A03 — POEMS

  I scribbled this poetry while waiting for the dinner ordered, in an Italian restaurant, last evening. Purely for fun. I didn’t have Margarita last evening, I was not Indra in the last birth but am now with my own kingdom, though no Airavath, no Durvasa, no garland, no curse! —– Margarita* oh, Dear! On … Read more

Smiles vaporize soon, Sorrows stay at the bottom. God, let me not be the cause of sorrow For anyone, anywhere. Sharper than razor blade edges A single word can slice into peaces A heart, a family or burn a city Totally, with no pity! Words are not mere alphabets Arranged in an order They build, … Read more

I’m thine! My wine glass will be empty soon No worry, it can be refilled. But, when my mind gets empty, When my life becomes dull and deprived God, fill with the nectar of your love Again and again Till it’s essence gets absorbed in my blood. Many thoughts Often clutter and clash Dent and … Read more

The sky never misses watching over us Mocking and teasing the layers of warm clothes Pokes the winter breeze, slices the skin. A few steps from my car to theater lounge I struggle to reach, Good I didn’t. I look up at the heavenly bliss It is a full moon night! What a glory in … Read more

Vedam, vedantham, Sangeetham, Sahithyam, Sathyam, asathyam, Nyayam, anyayam, MBA, MBBS, MSc, PhD, Rascal, rowdi, Gem of a man, Sanyasi, samsari, Sudham, asudham, Hiranyakasipu, Prahladan ——— Out in a single shot There they roll in the flood waters Right before my eyes Every day, every second! Watching the fun on the bank Certain that I’m here … Read more

2017, good bye, You were OK No complaints. I now wait with a bouquet For 2018. We call it ‘New year!’ What a fun, you too were ‘New’ Just an year ago, No more in a few hours! And for me, it took several years To become old ! What a difference! Don’t worry only … Read more

Not yet empty my glass of wine, It will, anytime, I don’t mind. Glass is fragile, it will break, Even mountains crack. No wines can drowse me. Some friends see stars mid day, And dance on the highway, Not me, but don’t know why I asked ‘Is your colour from my heart? Is your smell … 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