Author: meenas17

A lover of classical Carnatic music.
An avid reader, passionate writer, into stocks and investments for livelihood

An Immemorable Darshan

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

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A Great Man Unknown.

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.

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An Insane Woman

She sees snakes

Coming out of a mound

Feels very scary.

She sees snakes

Wriggling on the bare ground

A bad omen.

She sees snakes

Attacking each other in frenzy

A horrendous sight.

She sees snakeS

All in her fictitious mind

An insane woman.

Tags Poem, woman.

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The 108 veena Recital —— A Rhapsody

Post author By meenas17
Post date October 22, 2015
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A musical prayer in great earnest

performed in the portals of a temple

known for its beauty and power

situated in a place of learning

the temple Meenakshi Amman

a lofty one with celebrations throughout

not a month passes without festivals

Madurai, the seat of Tamil learning

hosts cultural events in its own way

simple and solemn they are

bereft of ostentation and fanfare

the hundred and eight veena recital

sends a melody on to the heaven

where the Goddess Of Learning “Saraswathi”

relaxes after a day’s work of imparting wisdom

she wakes up to the stringed rhapsody

listens to the flow with utmost attention

condescends with a smile of recognition

closes her eyes as a way of enjoyment

takes on her veena and starts to play

the divine music floods through the gates

comes in with such a rhythmic force

keeps in tune with the human song

the temple hall echoes with the “natham”

the reverberation enthralls the audience

the piety exhilarates and insinuates

an endowment of mellifluous melody

Tags Poem, veena.

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The Stringed Mango Leaves

Post author By meenas17
Post date October 21, 2015
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Beautifully stringed mango leaves

hung on the entry door

a sign of welcome in Indian houses

put up during auspicious occasions

they look so enticing and seem to greet

a charm spreads with an extension

as they dangle in the gentle breeze

seem to beckon you with a warm smile

address you in a pleasant voice

“come home”. “come home”

“you are most welcome”

a solicitation with a cordiality

never any human could express

a gesture cannot be imitated

practiced from time immemorial

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Canadian Elections.

Topical allusions and references

carry a lot of inference

the timely mention and promptness

add to the charm and loveliness

the political win gives hope in a package

being that of Trudeau in Canada an advantage

as Liberalism has found its place amidst tight conservatism

a break from the monotony of Hawker’s nine-year rule

a change always records a cheerful schedule

could be seen in Canada’s election as an interlude

the schemes and policies have to take shape slowly

a turnaround is possible in the run gradually

well, it is hope that sustains and invigorates

wait is the necessity for a rejuvenation.

Tags Canada, Poem

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Saraswathi Namas Thubyam

The Goddess of learning is invoked

this day every year with devotion

blessings are sought with earnestness

the Hindu mythology has a reason,

has a value for every worship

learning is knowledge

knowledge is power enormous

not mean a learning by rote

a discern through analysis

not only circumvented by academics in all

includes fine arts like music and dance

handicrafts and sports

a comprehension of the whole curriculum

a strategy to win over with charm

a triumph of not being powerful and wealthy

a victory of being highly cultured and wise

brings with it a practicality and an insight

a simplicity and an intellectual rise

“Saraswathi” the deity of learning

blesses all with wisdom and confidence

bestows on all the skill to acquire

the spirit to adhere, the thought to be kind

teaches the way to be sincere and honest

making use of it is our responsibility

let’s resort initially to a communion with Her

as we know prayers bring a sea of change

help us to ward off ignorance in a range.

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Contentment Poetry relax workload

it is a nice day
being a Tuesday
the day after the first day
the mind still fresh and in style
the physic in form and agile
the workload not too heavy
with no tax to levy
the official duty not too taxing
slacken a little with a talking
a sweet interaction among colleagues
humorously sharing their relics
the brows that usually knit due to pressure
relax and widen enjoying the treasure
being one of happiness and peace
a contentment felt not in a piece.