My father was strong, dark and tough, Revered by people, young and old. We called him “Achan”, our memories clear, Some as “Appu”, the villagers Man. He feared no heights, nor stinging wasps, The summer was cool, tanning him dark. His hairy chest and the colour-ridden shorts, Shown out so bare to one and all. […]

Bellowing towards the wagon’s wheel My mind breathed in the momentous air Following his mane towards the far-away den I was away onto my safest abode. He kept me cozy on a bitches trace Patting with farce and taming fives She gave me the world of safety and pride Praising my skin and the beauty […]

We joined together, the day she mate, Moving along the highway street Tired and exhausted we held our way, Preferring to stay and rest for ever. The food came by, so did the water, Shelter was free, none to question ?? Swimming abode the refreshing pool We slept on red, cosy and calm. At times […]

I ran towards the kitchen, covered with smoke, Meddling with spoons and beating the flour Soon did I drop, a careless one, Annoying my mother, yelling out at me. She took me away, my old-faced grandma, And reminded her daughter, that I am little Alight and safe at her experienced hips, She kissed me dear […]

I remember the day when you saw me in real Never did I knew that you didn’t mind, to see my love bloom, under the setting sun. I wasn’t taught to be normal that way For we shared the same roots and ate the same food Little did I realise that day of my life […]

It was early to start my day Walking across to the nearby crowd Smelling the air of fresh early morn I reached the shop of breakfast and tea. Owned by Bhaskaran, the villagers man, Fifteen red tooth smiling to the world. Plaqued with betel, for over fifty years, He handled the cash and the hot […]

At the wayside and near to the road I was waiting for your steps, soft like a song, Straining my eyes towards the unending route I frowned like a clown with eyebrows raised. As the bus brushes the dust beneath, Whistling its way towards a time bound place I wonder about the images you see, […]

Thinking of you my mind slept, Dreaming of days dead and gone I felt the pulse.., fresh and smooth As if in slumber night after night. Every day was a linking shade, Hiding your sunshine away from me, I cherished your colours in every rainbow Feeling the warmth of closeness, together. Remember the day when […]

I amn’t blind, for I can see the truth thy spoke in every word, Be it real or greyly lit I believe in you for reasons many. You were strong as diamonds though, Shining your way to reigns unknown Living in dreams, you were alive No shadows, no foot-prints, nor the weary gasp. You traced […]

I arouse from the darkness of light humming to the tunes of misery and fate Asleep I was, till the shadow moved sighing with pain the death of its mentor. They called me a hitch at the hackers nest rumbling the stones of havoc and unrest Pulling me out, of sorrow and fire Holding my […]