Meenas PoemsThere being a monument
built of pale 
red stones
standing magnificent
on the side of the road
looking beautiful .
Stopped by to have a look
the interior was fascinating
with a lovely embellishment
all on pillars and ceilings
a creative splendour .
The doors with adornments
intricate and pretty
the flooring shining and inlaid
with design art
made it even more attractive.
Any work of art
be it architecture or painting
they have an intimacy
that go to spin
a yarn of intensity.
Happened to see a house
went round it in a browse.
It being charming and fine
with a sparkling shine
chiselled in architectural line
with an eye on minute strains
and a touch on choosy designs
massive it was not in size
beautiful it appeared to the eyes
with things on places right
and display in phases bright
setting a tone of illustration
creating a theme of depiction
more or less a portraiture
done with cement in a feature
coercing a feeling of enchantment
with an impact of fulfillment.
Having nothing to do in the evening
trying to get occupied started working
on the list of ornate materials in order
that go to make up a loveliness in border
of that of a building a house of dream.
inlays and designs are embellishments in art.
They expose a fabulous creativity
Pillars and portraits excel in intrinsic style.
They look gorgeous with beautiful inlays.
Frills and frescoes are blemish in talk.
They broadcast an artificial snobbery.
Talk and eloquence depict an ingenuity.
They sound bombastic with loud exaggerations.
Delicate inlays are lovely designs.
They enumerate the artisan’s profound skill.
They are a gorgeous treat to the eyes.
Lending an exuberance to architecture.
Clandestine frills are negative designs.
They promote an added incredibility.
They lie heavily on the audience patience.
Extending a superficiality to the oration.
The inlays and frills are deciphered diferently
.
Rendering an impressive perception to the structural ambience,
Offering an artificial indulgence to the oral narration.
Well! that is how the presentation carries across.
I snatched an opportunity to pop into a beautiful mansion, built in the early twentieth century in a a tiny hamlet Kadiapatti , in Chettinad.The family, who owns the house , are our close associates . The father , who is in his late eighties ,is a good friend of my dad. My Dad passed away recently. His daughters , who are in the U.S are more or less the same age of my sister and myself. We used to spend days together in Chennai and in Madurai , during our holidays, but never bothered to see this marvellous edifice.
I usually criss cross the area once in few months, but could not make it to this fine piece of architecture . This time, I resolved to get into the place.As I ienterd into the portals of this ebullient expression, I was struck by the beauty . The chaste, stylish decor,halted my forward move. I could not shift my perception.i was astounded.
In astonishment , I took the next step. More ornate pieces of art were got caught by my eyes.. The third and fourth steps brought the sheen and glow of the lounge. The mesmerising enthrallment was experienced once I climbed up the seventh step.The wood work is intricate and closely designed. The polish is immaculate. The shine in the doors and wood panels are so wonderful. The frescoes are in good shape and the designs are innovative The entrance doors are decorative. The top part of the doors depict the various dance poses of Lord Nataraja, the dancing God. The side part of the doors are filled with chiselled images,small rudrashaksas,and the small wooden pillars with swans atop are fixed to the door enriching the galore.. The lounge has got cute thinnais or raised platforms , with black and white marble flooring . The platforms are enriched by black granite pillars. The lobby has a balcony atop , which has a fine barricade with stunning , finely crafted wooden banisters. The barricade is held aloft , by the flying horse , painted in white and soft blue. There is also a row of decorative wooden piece of art , shaped as a plantain flower . The sharp edges of this flowers are made of silver.They glisten as the sunlight falls on them.
The furniture in the lounge are in perfect harmony to the place. The wooden centre tables with excellent workmanship,the chairs with elegant stature, and the long chair with tasteful inlaid work add charm to the decked place. There is also a long, high panel of mirrors affixed to a frame of exquisite design , which make us gape in wonder.
The pillars and the mirrors are covered by cloth , to keep them away from dust and rough handling.The lobby ,alone posed a magnificent grandeur.It is a peep into the past. It is a resounding echo of the skills of the artisans. It is an imperious adventure of the ardent lover of art. It is a pursuit of excellence and magnificence.In a nutshell ,it is ravishingly beautiful.
Meenas Poems 