Wednesday, 19 March 2014



THE OWL





                                                       courtesy : google image





Why has Lakshmi* chosen the owl?
Goddess of fortune with Dark Knight?
No one dares to be out and prowl
Why has Lakshmi chosen the owl?
A scampering mouse finds night foul
Lakshmi’s bounty makes ploughmen bright
Why has Lakshmi chosen the owl?
Goddess of fortune with Dark Knight?

*In Hindu religion Lakshmi is the goddess of wealth and prosperity and She has a white owl as her carrier. I think she seems to assure agricultural prosperity as her owl provides a free service of eradicating rodents and thus securing a good harvest…..

Posted for Alan's Prompt : Owl @ Poetry Jam
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18 comments:

  1. Mary19 March 2014 at 04:19

    Your repeating questions really work well in this poem, making the reader think. I do think the owl was a good choice of carrier. In addition to getting rid of mice, they are 'wise' birds as well!

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  2. Brian Miller19 March 2014 at 06:05

    interesting...perhaps because true wealth comes to the wise....those willing to look beyond the material....
    very nice take...

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  3. Kathryn Dyche19 March 2014 at 06:53

    Love the repetition of questions, adds weight to this great write.

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  4. The Drugstore Notebook19 March 2014 at 07:03

    I love the image of Lakshmi looking over the poem, both as an image and as character.

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  5. Gabriella19 March 2014 at 08:19

    Great use of the repeated question in your poem, Sumana! I did not know about Lakshmi being portrayed with an owl. Whatever the reason the goddess seems in good company.

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  6. Laurie Kolp19 March 2014 at 09:30

    Enjoyed this so much!

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  7. kaykuala19 March 2014 at 10:02

    Laksmi must have a special reason of wanting to do good, no doubt about it! Thanks Sumana, for the elaborating on Lakshmi as a background note!

    Hank

    Hank

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  8. artbyrae19 March 2014 at 10:34

    If you look there are Owls in places and symbols where we do not expect to find then....nice poen

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  9. Sherry Blue Sky19 March 2014 at 11:15

    I liked this poem very much, especially the form, and the repetition of the line that forms the central theme of the poem. Cool write!

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  10. Vandana Sharma19 March 2014 at 11:18

    Very nice explanation and apt description, may goddess bless you ..

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  11. alan170419 March 2014 at 11:36

    I like this that feeling of protection and security provided by the creator.

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  12. Wendy Bourke19 March 2014 at 11:53

    A fascinating share - and well penned!

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  13. Peggy19 March 2014 at 12:57

    Your poem is one of the reasons I so enjoy the blogosphere of poetry--I was unfamiliar with Lakshmi and her owl. Thanks for sharing this.

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  14. Gillena Cox19 March 2014 at 23:54

    Didn't know about that aspect of the mother goddess in her agricultural protection, luv your poem and your chosen image

    Much love...

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  15. Donna Smith20 March 2014 at 19:51

    I liked how this read. Learned something, too!

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  16. Sarav21 March 2014 at 05:39

    Sumana, I love this! :-)

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  17. Fida Islaih26 March 2014 at 05:23

    I love the little lesson and concern you brought, thanks!

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  18. Intelliblog26 March 2014 at 15:16

    Lovely write! I like the way you have linked the prompt with the symbology of Lakshmi.

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