The Two-Headed Calf Poem

The Two-Headed Calf is a small poem that evokes complex emotions amongst people. It is a brief glimpse of life, expressed strangely. Nature is ephemeral. The poem leaves you with a sense of serenity. ‘The Two-Headed Calf’ by Laura Gilpin is a unique poem of its kind where the writer makes you feel horrified by the fate of the calf at the same time you find true happiness because a newborn calf is receiving unconditional love from his mother. The poem is an escape from the fictitious world that we live in. It mirrors our thoughts and emotions. Emotions do not flood our lives daily. They play in the background and influence the way we think. We live the harsh reality of who we are and learn to enjoy the moment we live in.