ABOUT THE POEM:
The poem BEACON OF HOPE: THE MIGHTY PRINCE delves into the metaphorical imagery of a journey, using the setting of oxen pulling a laden wagon across challenging terrain as a symbol for life's trials and uncertainties. The oxen, depicted as young and inexperienced, represent individuals unaccustomed to the burdens they must bear. The heavy load carried by the wagon signifies the weight of responsibilities and challenges that one must face, with the uphill and downhill journey reflecting the highs and lows of life's journey.
Amidst this journey, the salt traders, wise and foresighted, prepare for unforeseen challenges by affixing a spare axle to the wagon, symbolizing the importance of preparation and resilience in facing the unknown. In a parallel comparison, the poem then addresses a prince, likening him to this spare axle - a source of strength, protection, and stability in the face of uncertainty.
The imagery of the full moon further emphasizes the prince's influence and authority, suggesting a pervasive sense of security and illumination under his reign. The poem concludes with a rhetorical question, pondering whether darkness can prevail in the realm governed by such a powerful and caring figure.
BEACON OF HOPE: THE MIGHTY PRINCE
In the vast expanse of existence,
The oxen, unseasoned to the yoke,
Strain against the weight of their task.
The wagon, burdened with its load,
Struggles up and down the rolling terrain.
Uncertain lies the path ahead,
Yet the salt traders, wise in their craft,
Secure a spare axle beneath the carriage.
In your essence, akin to that spare axle, oh prince,
Your presence, a steadfast shield,
Revered and formidable.
Your influence, like the luminous full moon,
casts its glow upon all within your domain.
Shall darkness dare encroach,
Where your guardianship reigns supreme?
