Predictions go wrong
diction goes in a song
demonstrations go strong
dedication takes you long
distractions make you do wrong
concentration makes you write a song
be those all in an amazing song
enable you to do nothing wrong.
Day: October 23, 2015
A darshan after a long time
exhilarating in a way
saw the Goddess Meenakshi
bejewelled and decked extravagantly
the diamonds glittering like stars
the gold shining like the sun
the garlands of rose and jasmine
reflected a charm in colours
as a pleasant odour of the flowers
along with the aroma of the incense sticks
accompanied by the chanting of mantras
the singing of slokas by the priests
punctuated by the rendition
of Thevaram and Thiruvasakam
by the musicians, the Othuvars
as they are called in Tamil
the people queued up to get a glimpse
patiently walking in rows
saw many among the crowd
totally in an ecstasy
with tears welling in their eyes
it was a darshan scintillating
great be the Friday morning
being most favourite day of the Goddess
It is about a man
simple and smart
dignified and gentle
well dressed and stylish
honest and earnest
I would call him great
as I love his charisma
admire his etiquette
adore his integrity
like his speech
many would not go with me
have a penchant for ostentation
an inclination for vanity
a wish for authority
would equate him to an ordinary
would not vote for him in elections
would not care to respect him
would not present an award
he would as most of us
live unknown and unseen
die unhonoured and unlamented.
Meenas Poems 