The Flute and the Sword

Ms. Ribi Caroline Ravi

Research Scholar and Assistant Professor, Department of English, St. John’s College, Palayamkottai. ribiravi30@gmail.com

Received: March 01, 2026

Accepted: March 04, 2026

Published Online: March 30, 2026

Abstract

Part I
The Red blossoms showered along the way,
Barren trees drenched in Rubies of Valor,
The Cruelest April winds dance around the lanes,
All drenched in sorrow and sadness.

A man armed with a sword on his right,
And a Shield shimmered from his armor.