Comments received on poems by Mutley Ravishes
Cobra Chemistry 2
Soman Ragavan said:
Sadhguru is a terrific person. His grasp of human nature and experience is mind-boggling.
This short poem packs in drama, suspense. The cobra is anthropomorphized, it is made human-like. One message from the cobra is possibly : you are the highest of all beings on earth. But, right now, can you can you put up a fight with me ?! The cobra is one of the most stark killing machines. Only the mongoose can face up to it. The mongoose has capacities that other creatures don’t have. Eg : agility, patience, successful attack strategies, wearing down the snake to diminish its responses, moving in for the kill when the snake is tired, waiting for the critical break in the adversary’s defences, flicking off just in time from the counter-attacks, etc. The mongoose also has natural immunity against the venom. It searches for a particular plant which it eats to get the immunity. The mongoose is a pitiless killing machine, just like the cobra, but the mongoose wins most of the time. You have to watch the battle in (recorded) slow motion to know more precisely how the whole thing is fought out. The attacks or counter attacks of the mongoose are refined, precise, strategic. It does not bite anywhere but goes to the back of the neck. Once it has grabbed the snake by the back of the neck, the prey can twist and struggle but has been caught for good. It’s a question of minutes before the battle is over. The mongoose-snake battle is a masterpiece of warfare. From the start the mongoose does not waste time or resources. Every move is part of the strategy to wear down the snake, waiting for the critical moment when the prey can be caught by the back of the neck. Soman Ragavan. 20 May 2025.
May 19th, 2025 21:18
Soman Ragavan said:
Sadhguru is a terrific person. His grasp of human nature and experience is mind-boggling.
This short poem packs in drama, suspense. The cobra is anthropomorphized, it is made human-like. One message from the cobra is possibly : you are the highest of all beings on earth. But, right now, can you can you put up a fight with me ?! The cobra is one of the most stark killing machines. Only the mongoose can face up to it. The mongoose has capacities that other creatures don’t have. Eg : agility, patience, successful attack strategies, wearing down the snake to diminish its responses, moving in for the kill when the snake is tired, waiting for the critical break in the adversary’s defences, flicking off just in time from the counter-attacks, etc. The mongoose also has natural immunity against the venom. It searches for a particular plant which it eats to get the immunity. The mongoose is a pitiless killing machine, just like the cobra, but the mongoose wins most of the time. You have to watch the battle in (recorded) slow motion to know more precisely how the whole thing is fought out. The attacks or counter attacks of the mongoose are refined, precise, strategic. It does not bite anywhere but goes to the back of the neck. Once it has grabbed the snake by the back of the neck, the prey can twist and struggle but has been caught for good. It’s a question of minutes before the battle is over. The mongoose-snake battle is a masterpiece of warfare. From the start the mongoose does not waste time or resources. Every move is part of the strategy to wear down the snake, waiting for the critical moment when the prey can be caught by the back of the neck. Soman Ragavan. 20 May 2025.
May 19th, 2025 21:18
Cobra Chemistry 2
sorenbarrett said:
Charming and a fun thought provoking piece. Lovely
May 19th, 2025 19:35
sorenbarrett said:
Charming and a fun thought provoking piece. Lovely
May 19th, 2025 19:35
Relaxation
Mourgana of the Fey said:
There is something about this poem that is quite visual and intense. The poem lifts only a veil of its meaning though at the same time is one of those that can be sensed or felt, like a key turning into a locket finally unlocking a hidden door.
May 17th, 2025 08:03
Mourgana of the Fey said:
There is something about this poem that is quite visual and intense. The poem lifts only a veil of its meaning though at the same time is one of those that can be sensed or felt, like a key turning into a locket finally unlocking a hidden door.
May 17th, 2025 08:03
Relaxation
Tristan Robert Lange said:
I love the word play. This poem carries much emotional weight and is profoundly powerful, my friend. Well done! 🌹👏
May 16th, 2025 19:57
Tristan Robert Lange said:
I love the word play. This poem carries much emotional weight and is profoundly powerful, my friend. Well done! 🌹👏
May 16th, 2025 19:57
Relaxation
sorenbarrett said:
Here(pardon the pun) is a heavy poem. Word play makes for great meaning (down can be directional and emotional) a wonderful write.
May 16th, 2025 04:51
sorenbarrett said:
Here(pardon the pun) is a heavy poem. Word play makes for great meaning (down can be directional and emotional) a wonderful write.
May 16th, 2025 04:51
Relaxation
arqios said:
\"The weight you bear is heavy, Pressed deep into weary bones. Round and round—endless motion, Yet still nowhere to call home.
Let the silence ease your shoulders, Let the wind take what it may. Ascension isn’t always climbing— Some burdens fall and drift away.\"
Your words resonate with quiet power.
May 16th, 2025 04:30
arqios said:
\"The weight you bear is heavy, Pressed deep into weary bones. Round and round—endless motion, Yet still nowhere to call home.
Let the silence ease your shoulders, Let the wind take what it may. Ascension isn’t always climbing— Some burdens fall and drift away.\"
Your words resonate with quiet power.
May 16th, 2025 04:30
Could Be
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Hmmm. Yes. Usually through the guise of division. Satan has that divide and conquer tactic that seems to working at the speed of hellfire on this earth. Thought-provoking, my friend!
May 14th, 2025 11:13
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Hmmm. Yes. Usually through the guise of division. Satan has that divide and conquer tactic that seems to working at the speed of hellfire on this earth. Thought-provoking, my friend!
May 14th, 2025 11:13
Could Be
sorenbarrett said:
A most interesting poetic thought that provokes the idea the on this earth I am the Satan not bowing to the will of my creator and at times my mother. Loved the poem Mutley I always love poems that make me think in new ways
May 14th, 2025 04:02
sorenbarrett said:
A most interesting poetic thought that provokes the idea the on this earth I am the Satan not bowing to the will of my creator and at times my mother. Loved the poem Mutley I always love poems that make me think in new ways
May 14th, 2025 04:02
Surrender
Cheeky Missy said:
Hahaha! Well, I cannot but love this pretty number. Nor shall I enquire about your other half. But it was only a few hours ago I was reciting to my best friend the warning they\'d given me in my youth, namely, [seeing my father was perpetually under the hood of his car, van, whatever, at junk yards for parts and in my adulthood buying vehicles to refurbish, not to mention tinkering with any device since his childhood, knowing how to repair and etc.] that girls whose daddys fixed cars were bound to marry boys who couldn\'t use a wrench to save their lives. I shivered at that. Okay, enough of cheeky me. Beautifully rendered with excellent imagery and a delightful poignancy. Thank you for sharing.
May 12th, 2025 18:53
Cheeky Missy said:
Hahaha! Well, I cannot but love this pretty number. Nor shall I enquire about your other half. But it was only a few hours ago I was reciting to my best friend the warning they\'d given me in my youth, namely, [seeing my father was perpetually under the hood of his car, van, whatever, at junk yards for parts and in my adulthood buying vehicles to refurbish, not to mention tinkering with any device since his childhood, knowing how to repair and etc.] that girls whose daddys fixed cars were bound to marry boys who couldn\'t use a wrench to save their lives. I shivered at that. Okay, enough of cheeky me. Beautifully rendered with excellent imagery and a delightful poignancy. Thank you for sharing.
May 12th, 2025 18:53
Surrender
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Powerful metaphor. Divinely true. Well done! Bravo! 🌹👏
May 12th, 2025 08:39
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Powerful metaphor. Divinely true. Well done! Bravo! 🌹👏
May 12th, 2025 08:39
Surrender
sorenbarrett said:
A great metaphor here. Knowing one\'s limitations is critical in knowing what to turn over to those that are trained. A wonderful write.
May 12th, 2025 04:29
sorenbarrett said:
A great metaphor here. Knowing one\'s limitations is critical in knowing what to turn over to those that are trained. A wonderful write.
May 12th, 2025 04:29
Surrender
Poetic Licence said:
On today\'s cars wouldn\'t know where to begin, cannot tinker like we used to, enjoyed the read
May 12th, 2025 03:56
Poetic Licence said:
On today\'s cars wouldn\'t know where to begin, cannot tinker like we used to, enjoyed the read
May 12th, 2025 03:56
Surrender
arqios said:
oh the blind trust that is thrust upon us these days! Back in the day of carburettors, we could do a lot on our driveway before ever needing to go to the garage. 🙏🏻🕊️
May 12th, 2025 01:44
arqios said:
oh the blind trust that is thrust upon us these days! Back in the day of carburettors, we could do a lot on our driveway before ever needing to go to the garage. 🙏🏻🕊️
May 12th, 2025 01:44
Billionaire Goes Rogue
Poetic Licence said:
Having a simple life would be worth its weight in gold, enjoyable read
May 7th, 2025 08:08
Poetic Licence said:
Having a simple life would be worth its weight in gold, enjoyable read
May 7th, 2025 08:08
My Wave
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Powerful and brief. A wonderful poem, my friend! 🌹👏
May 5th, 2025 11:23
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Powerful and brief. A wonderful poem, my friend! 🌹👏
May 5th, 2025 11:23
My Wave
sorenbarrett said:
A metaphor and poem based strongly on belief that is somehow logical about the illogical. Nicely said in few words
May 5th, 2025 06:43
sorenbarrett said:
A metaphor and poem based strongly on belief that is somehow logical about the illogical. Nicely said in few words
May 5th, 2025 06:43
Billionaire Goes Rogue
NafisaSB said:
loneliness does have its advantages - but sometimes you do need another person around - that\'s my take here
April 29th, 2025 00:56
NafisaSB said:
loneliness does have its advantages - but sometimes you do need another person around - that\'s my take here
April 29th, 2025 00:56
Confessions of a Bodybuilder
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Ain\'t it the truth, though? Like monster trucks, I don\'t quite get it. But perhaps I\'m not meant to.This poem though, I get it! Well done, my friend. 🌹👏
April 28th, 2025 09:28
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Ain\'t it the truth, though? Like monster trucks, I don\'t quite get it. But perhaps I\'m not meant to.This poem though, I get it! Well done, my friend. 🌹👏
April 28th, 2025 09:28
Confessions of a Bodybuilder
sorenbarrett said:
Clever it seems the moto of Atlas. Nicely written Mutley
April 28th, 2025 04:41
sorenbarrett said:
Clever it seems the moto of Atlas. Nicely written Mutley
April 28th, 2025 04:41
Billionaire Goes Rogue
arqios said:
Having a look around is a reminder that to be quite happy is a real achievement 🕊🙏🏻
April 25th, 2025 01:12
arqios said:
Having a look around is a reminder that to be quite happy is a real achievement 🕊🙏🏻
April 25th, 2025 01:12
Billionaire Goes Rogue
sorenbarrett said:
A most interesting view that may be more true than not. Lovely
April 24th, 2025 21:38
sorenbarrett said:
A most interesting view that may be more true than not. Lovely
April 24th, 2025 21:38
Billionaire Goes Rogue
Tristan Robert Lange said:
If ever being attacked by ladies, it is duly noted that living in a shack will be a deterrent to them. One never knows! 🤷♂️🤣 Then again, not sure I am ever going to be a Thousandaire, let alone a Billionaire. All jokes aside, loved this, my friend. Hence the fave! 🌹👏
April 24th, 2025 21:22
Tristan Robert Lange said:
If ever being attacked by ladies, it is duly noted that living in a shack will be a deterrent to them. One never knows! 🤷♂️🤣 Then again, not sure I am ever going to be a Thousandaire, let alone a Billionaire. All jokes aside, loved this, my friend. Hence the fave! 🌹👏
April 24th, 2025 21:22
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