Here is a novice's attempt. Mine. An extension to the post below.
Like red earth and pouring rain
our hearts had mingled.
With dark skies of starless nights
as blankets, too thin.
But then, she rose
Like a bride in gold
For whom you left me. Askew; in woe.
Amour
Labels: inspired by Kuruntokai , Poems
குறுந்தொகை
Back in school, I wish I had done better than just memorize these verses for marks and medals.
After an inspiring conversation with 2 friends on Facebook over 2 weeks ago, I finally borrowed this book by A.K.Ramanujan "Poems of Love and War" from the library yesterday. I have not kept it down since. (People who know me well know exactly how rare such occurrences are! )
Reading the originals on 'Project மதுரை' and the translations by Sir Ramanujan - I feel terrible about how little attention I paid to my தமிழ் ஆசிரியர் in school. While I feel very sad about being able to appreciate my mother tongue better with an English translation, I am sure this is better than not appreciating it at all. I'd recommend you give it a shot.
Find below a sampler:
What could my mother be
to yours? What kin is my father
to yours anyway? And how
did you and I meet ever?
But in love
Our hearts have mingled
Like red earth and pouring rain.
Please grab the book if you enjoy poetry - am sure you won't regret it! :)
Labels: conversations with the self
A Quiet Little Melody
I saw you as I walked outside;
Hanging around, by the curbside
Little things like these make me smile.
You held my hand and let me in;
Drove me home and waited still -
I looked at you to see if you’d smile.
I never wanted to be alone
Just wanted to be with you at home
So please, won’t you come along – tonight?
So when am scared to sleep at night,
You can tell me it’s alright;
So please, can you come along – tonight?
I‘ll hold you close and let you see,
All the lies that I have been;
Promise you that we will always be….
Together now and growing old,
Forever and for always more;
I will hold your hands and sing to you…
This quiet little melody
Labels: for Songs , Images n Words , Scenes from a Memory , Tea Time Shots
Footnote
As of yesterday, I had set foot on the Western borders of India - Wagah border.
Thanks to a lovely wing, we danced to bhangra tunes as millions watched the guards shake hands across the gate with Pakistani soldiers.
As of today, I've also seen the South-East borders of India - at Dhanushkoti.
Thanks to a lovely family that decided not to disturb my photog adventure inbetween lengths of puja - I also have a picture for proof.
This blog - is to remind me that I have made an oath to myself that I shall visit the Eastern and Northern boundaries before am too old with responsibilities and stuff like that (read 30)
Labels: conversations with the self , Images n Words
Binary World
"There are two types of people--those who come into a room and say, 'Well, here I am!' and those who come in and say, 'Ah, there you are.'"
--Frederick L Collins
Am not sure who is better or which one I am.... But its an interesting thought nevertheless!
Labels: conversations with the self