shivam ‘Got a doubt all of a sudden, Ammalu- whether Earth surrounds the Bhoomi or the Sun surrounds the Earth’ “SP. you are blabbing. Who surrounds whom is not my concern, and as long as you don’t surrounds me and delay my cooking, I will be thankful’ ‘Ammalu, I came to seek your help in solving … Read more
‘Ammini ‘s new house looks grant!’ ‘My contribution is also there’ ‘Your contribution? You gave some ideas on the kitchen platform construction’ ‘No, I contributed in cash’ ‘You contributed money! Ammalu, why did you do it?’ ‘Ammini threatened that she will release the book she wrote about her office days’ ‘Let her. In what way … Read more
‘Ammalu , wherever I turn, I see only your face. Even in the water In the copper vessel, your face, only I see’ ‘There is no water in that vessel. Wear your glass properly and see. And no breakfast today, for telling a Himalayan lie, Soon after completing your SandhyA, morning worship ‘ cartoon … Read more
‘Ammalu., though it is a very busy day for me today, I can afford to allot five minutes to be with you’ ‘Thank you SP, after five minutes, we will go to buy saris’ cartoon courtesy. Ramki, Chennai
Anna, namaskar’, I greeted my friend, entering his house. He had retired from Service that day and was opening the gift packet from his office while his wife was enjoying the flower garland’s fragrance. ‘They gave you such a big garland?’, she enquired eagerly her eyes brightening with surprise. ‘Of course. That was why I … Read more
Three days and three nights The sky bombarded the Earth With downpours; each drop Huge like an elephant tusk When the sky regained its calm The Sun came out in a hurry Tearing apart the veils of clouds Rushed to hug the Earth There was, in a corner An old pond And a small lotus … Read more
Did you see it, did you? Someone threw away a mango seed After sucking its sweet pulp and juice.. It fell on a garbage mount. Cows and goats, kicked the seed, Pushed it down; there it rotted, Wept for days; none heard. A mango seed is not a human baby Whose cry will be … Read more
Went to meet a friend. He was eating. Expected him to invite me to share food. No luck. He continued to eat. ‘Enjoy your eating’, I said. ‘Thank you’, he said and continued eating. After five minutes, I said again. ‘Enjoy your eating’ Now he asked his wife, ‘give him a plate. He would … Read more
I dialed a friend at Chennai. He is almost of my age. ‘Chuppu, morning!’ ‘Morning? You found the muhoortam ( auspicious time ) to call me only now? It is 9.00 pm, here. Should we go to sleep or not?’ ‘I’m sorry. Extremely sorry. You must be already on the bed or on your way … Read more
‘Old age has its own rewards, Ammalu. I have forgotten the names of alł your friends and only your name remains in my mind’ ‘What is my name, SP?’ ‘Ammalu, be serious. Even in my dream , I can tell your name without spelling mistake’ ‘Last night in your dream you said, ‘Ammini’ . Not … Read more