Month: October 2019

terrifying,
bludgeoning
as I see around
protests,upheavals,
in every part
of the world.

The ignite
spurs horror,
tear gas, petrol
bombs, shooting,
take place ,
Death turns
in the corner.

Citizens find difficulty
in staying. Affluent
procure golden visa
to countries where
peace prevails.
The less privileged
have no way out.

Atrocities and agitation
rise from nowhere
for no valid reasons.
We look up to the moon
not for refreshment
but for research,

A small community
journeyed across the sea
seeking prospective
business in the
most unimaginable land,
Burma as it was unknown.

who braving turbulence
leaving the women at home
hundreds of them set sail
taking their grown up sons
along with barbers, cooks and dhobis
to help them in chores.

Setting business in a land
unknown,unable to understand
the language, amidst unfamiliar people
being a task, they transacted
business with phenomenal
success.

Enthused by their achievements
many more followed them
together they deviated from banking
to plantation, cultivation trading .
They spread all over Burma.
Came to be known as Chetty bankers.

Burma made a mark in the world map.
The Chettys deployed the gains
in establishing schools,
building temples dedicated
to Lord Muruga. Transferred
part of their profits to the family
and built palatial homes.

The golden period of Burma
came to an end when Japan
set foot on the soil. The Chettys
fled home leaving everything
lands, business, connections
with only a loin cloth to cover
them. Burma came under military regime

Disillusioned for a while
the enterprising community
made good of their savings
commenced business by selling
valuables and properties
in their own country.

The next generation
honed their skill.Education
took them to places. They
found jobs in United States,
Europe and Singapore.
A reward for
‘the undaunted spirit.

Like a phoenix
the Chettys have
regained their prosperity.
Continue their charity
wherever they are,

The turns right and left .
sudden and too quick
makes one wonder.

Not talking of roads
with one ways which
overwhelm with congestion,

Found in a solicitor
who starts with a beguile
prolific with concealed agendas.

Attempts to bring on board
the schedules which bear
resemblances to merits.

An insight into the design
illustrates ‘the deceit
behind the move.

Beware of such professionals
who fleece the clients, either
knowledgeable and ignorant

I think of those days
when I used to jump,
up go my legs in motion
through the air without friction
they touche the ground
violent as a storm.

I visualize the past years
when I worked hard
my head plunged headlong
involved in every activity
one of indulgence
being a coveted asset.

At present I contradict
what I had been
my legs find hard to move
wobble and stagger as I
walk through the flat terrain
I am a poor counterfeit of the original.

Away from the crowd, at this juncture
I turn lazy and live a life lethargic
the brain, at the helm commands
the body remains indolent,
a strained coordination
disturbs the equanimity,

That goes with the age
youth has forsaken me
infirmity embraces
a transition in a kind
distracts and detracts
resignation rescues