Rewards for kicks and bashes

The moment I came out of her safety cell, I wept fearing My kicks and bashes would no more be her secret bearing. Wonder why did she weep the exit of a wetting nuisance? And rewarded me with her white, purified life essence?

What you gain Sir, by working?

You struggle raising and nourishing the world whole day And retire smiling spreading charm all the way And come back the day next with same smile and beauty, Aren’t you bored, Sun, of this routine duty? An Emperor drawing water from, oceans, wells and rivers, Pulling seeds from dungeon, cracking and sprouting plants! Can’t you … Read more

The Sun's gain

You struggle, raising and nourishing the world, whole day And retire smiling spreading charm all the way And come back the day next with same smile and beauty, Aren’t you bored, Sun, of this routine duty? Pulling seeds from dungeon , cracking the hard shell Pulling water from the seas where they happily dwell Pushing … Read more

Mouse to mountain

Where will the fish, shells, pebbles and sand go If the sea sustains only water ? Where will my thoughts, dreams,worries and memories go If the mind sustains only laughter ? Where will the clouds, moon, stars and planets go If the sky wants only the Sun? Where will the mouth, sharp nose and ears … Read more

Raman Mama

Raman Mama was a very simple soul, almost like a child, though he was above forty, with a big frame, loud voice and a lavish mustache almost covering his thick lips. He was my neighbor in ‘Panchavadi’ our bachelor ‘palace’ in a village, during my early carrier days in Hyderabad. He preferred to mould his … Read more

வெக்கமா இருக்கு

ஒருமணி நேரமா கத்தீண்டு இருக்கேன், ஒரு பயல் ஏன் ன்னு பதில் சொல்லரதில்லை” “கொழந்தைகள் எல்லாரும் வோட்டு போட போயிருக்கா” “கொழந்தைகளுக்கு என்னடீ வோட்டு ?” “நீங்கள் கூப்பிட்டா அப்பிடி சொல்ல சொன்னா” “ஐயோ, ஓன்னை கெட்டிக்குண்டு அழறேனே!’ “பொய் சொல்லறேல், கெடிக்கொம் இல்லை, அழோம் இல்லை” “எட்டும், பத்தும் வயசிலே வோட்டுக்கு போற பத்து மகான்களை, கெட்டிக்காமே எப்பிடி பெத்தே?” “அப்பிடி எல்லாம் சொல்லாதுங்கோ நா! வெக்கமா இருக்கு” “வேண்டாம் தாயீ, போல்ளிங் பூத்லே எடம் … Read more

Simple truth, madam

Madam, can you come out of the kitchen, for a moment, please ? Thank you. Now, there is a small problem, for you, not for me. Your body is different from that of your beloved husband and you chummy children. You don’t need a scholar like me to reveal this truth. Not withstanding your passionate … Read more