She

From the ages of the distant past, 

silently she rose and made her way. 

Words like daggers and actions like thorns 

just made the champion in her determined to stay!

 

Battles for an equal pie and a right to be acknowledged,

 - struggles that were fought within and without.

She wasn't a sacrificial lamb, rather a Tiger that pounced,

she's mundane and divine, obvious yet a mystery, without doubt. 

 

Emperors, Poets and singers rave about her beauty,

But was an honest effort ever made to understand her!?

She's a synonym of sacrifice and everything beautiful, 

a conqueror and a queen set to face an avalanche of challenges!

 

(To the women of our hearts and homes - you make us proud and happy every single passing day! Not just today being International Women's Day!)

 

  

Poem - "She" - on the eve of the International Women's Day 2022 -  Not surprisingly, the idea of an International Women's day has a global and leftist origin. At the dawn of the 20eth Century, it was the German delegates at a Socialist conference in USA who first proposed such an idea. Later, when USSR proclaimed and issued voting rights to women, the idea caught up as a concrete celebration. After the rise of the feminist movement in 1960s, in 1977, UN started celebrating March 8th as International Women's day. For the year 2022, the official theme of the event is 'Gender equality today for a Sustainable tomorrow.' The Governments of India and Andhra Pradesh took a slew of measures towards that lofty goal of Women Empowerment, still a distant dream, one that hinges on perception as well as ground reality.

Maheeth Veluvali,

Tuesday, 8th of March, 2022, 

16 Saladi Jamindar Street, Palakollu.

Bishnupur

Tiger Hunt - Jor Bangla

What is the place ?

Bishnupur (literally, the land/town of Vishnu) of Bankura district, West Bengal is regarded as the Terracotta temple city of India, famed for Baluchari saries and Terracotta art. There are many ornately carved temples here, attributed to local Mallabhum rulers, dated mostly in later medieval ages. Most of the temples here are based on the indigenous Bengali roof (Chala) architecture, made of Terracotta and laterite. 

 

How I reached ?

Bishnupur has a bus terminus and a large railway station too on Bankura - Medinipur section of South Eastern Railways. As these are covid times, only few trains are running. I visisted Bishnupur on Train from Medinipur, which takes just around 90 minutes for a distance of around 100 kms. 

Pancha Ratna Shyam Rai Temple

 

Where to stay and how to commute ?

There are few lodges in and around Bishnupur bus-station. I boarded at the Mallabhum lodge, for a charge of Rs.400/- per day. It was cozy. There are power autos that can be hired / shared in Bishnupur. Usually, they charge Rs.400/- for a full tour of all the temples of Bishnupur. People are friendly, can understand Hindi too and are extremely proud of the rich cultural heritage the place offers for tourists like me.

   

Jor Bangla

 

What's there to see ?

Most of the temples are under the aegis of the Archeological Survey of India. The famous temples and monuments include - 

1. Jor Mandir Temple complex, with three Eka-ratna style temples and a surrounding ground where a weekly haat takes place

2. Pancha Ratna Shyam Rai Temple - the finest of the lot, the pinnacle of the temples at Bishnupur, built during 17th Century CE, said to be a forerunner of the more famous Dhakineshwar Temple.

3. Jor Bangla Temple - A curious amalgamation of two temples - with brilliant carvings depicting Ramayana, Sri Krishna Leela and other secular themes

4. Maa Chinamasta temple

5. Dal Mandal Cannon - a classic example of Bengali workmanship - forged locally out of wrought Iron in 16th Century CE, a legend surrounds the cannon that Lord Radha Madhav (Sri Krishna) would fire the cannon upon the invaders of Bishnupur. The cannon repulsed attacks by Afghan Pathans, Maratha Bagirs etc, and adds an evergreen charm to Bishnupur. 

6. Madam Mohan Temple - Located a bit far from other monuments, the temple has Thakurs viz murthis in local parlance. The glided Bengali roof over the temple is a sight to behold. 

 

Ras Mancha

 

7. Lalji Temple - Unfortunately, the temple was closed when I visited it, but explored the surrounding garden. 

8. Ras Mancha - or literally, a raised platform - an atypical pyramidal structure that served as a platform for the 108 deities of the temples of Bishnupur, during festivals. The structure has 108 arch entrances. 

9. Bishnupur fort citadel and surrounding moat

10. Gum Ghar - a sort of bottomless pit, an execution and condemnation site during Mallabhum times. 

11. Mata Mrinmayee Mata Temple 

12. Radhashyam Temple - another brilliant, ornate masterpiece

13. Few ruined temples viz Jagannatha Deula, Mahaprabhu temple etc,. 

 

Me at the Dal Madal Cannon

 

Note - Ras Mancha, Pancha Ratna Shyam Rai Temple and Jor Bangla temples - these three monuments can be visited for a joint ticket of Rs.25/- (Indians). To visit other places, there is no charge of fee.

 

 

Me at the Jor Mandir Temple Complex

 

 

Visited on 12th and 13th of February, 2022

Maheeth Veluvali.

1971

 

Picture information and credits below

The ides of march brought ill tidings to us all, 

for we lament the East that's bleeding red;

while the politics of power was vested and small, 

behold the Bengal of yore, the beauty brutalized;

 

The western beacons of democracy went silent, 

and refugees set for the noble land as problems piled;

There was neither time nor space, every day's a torment;

A sinister ploy left our brains raked and our hearts riled.

 

Then in winter, we made the impossible possible, 

a team was set and everything's in place;

A defining moment of glory so indomitable, 

wherein bluffs were called and risks were taken.

 

From the sea at Karachi, amidst clouded skies over Calcutta,

crossing the Meghna and liberating Dhaka -

To those valiant many who fought and died, 

and to the people of the new nation, 

What a glorious victory was it, etched forever in loving memory!

 

Poem / Poetic Tribute (English) - 1971

Exactly 50 years ago this day, i.e, 16th of December 1971, the Third Indo-Pak war concluded with the surrender of Pakistani forces in the then East Pakistan, leading to the formation of Bangladesh. The poem is a tribute to the Indian martyrs and is a commemoration of the 50 year friendship between the nations of India and Bangladesh. 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indo-Pakistani_War_of_1971

Picture above - Lt Gen A A K Niazi signing the Instrument of Surrender under the gaze of Lt Gen J S Aurora (left), General Commander of the Indian and Bangladeshi Forces. 

Picture Credits - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pakistani_Instrument_of_Surrender

 

 

Maheeth Veluvali, 

16 Saladi Jamindar Street, Palakollu,

Thursday, 16th of December 2021.

Andhra's last bastion of Hinyana Buddhism

My Friend and I

(Dedicated to my friend Mahesh, with whom I visited the place)

Widely regarded as Andhra's Ellora, the National protected monument of Guntupalli Buddhist Caves is an under-rated, picturesque place. I've had the good fortune of visiting this historical place with a friend. The monument comprises of a few rock-cut Buddhist viharas/chaityas and a sthupa, spread over two hills. Originally dated to 200s -0s BCE, scholars regard this site as belonging to Hinyana Buddhist phase - a rarity in Andhra Pradesh, wherein once Mahayana Buddhism flourished.

The path

The chaitya with the arch entrance

The arch-type entrance to the first Chaitya is very interesting - it resembles the apsidal construction of Lomas Rishi cave (Barabar Caves, Bihar) - probably, one of the first in India. Guntupalli is also associated with the legendary Maurya emperor, Asoka the Great. In-fact, Buddhism owes it's spread due to the missionary zeal of the repentant Emperor of Magadha. There are few Brick Sthupas too, of a lesser quality.  The Viharas carved out of the hillock offer interesting insights into the lifestyle of Buddhist monks, for example, the crude but functional drainage system to flush out any excess clogged rainy water. 

The main sthupa

The great Kalinga emperor of Mahameghavahana dynasty, Kharavela issued a famous inscription at Guntupalli, probably during his conquest of Andhra. The inscription is missing - so are the relic caskets which were allegedly discovered near the main sthupa. The main Sthupa and the platform way to it - offers a glorious view of the surroundings below. However, there is huge scope for tourism potential lest this glorious place be permanently reduced to a motley group of dilapidated ruins. Hope this isn't a cry in the wilderness!

View from Main Sthupa

Maheeth Veluvali, (Dedicated to my friend Mahesh, with whom I visited the place)

Tuesday, 02nd of November, 2021

16 Saladi Jamindar Street, Palakollu.

The legacy of the Gangikondan

Lateral View

 

On the morning of the 21st of October, 2021, I had the humble pleasure of visiting Arulmigu Perudaivar Kovil / Brihadisvara Temple of Gangaikonda Cholapuram, dedicated to Lord Shiva. Located in the present day district of Ariyalur of Tamilnadu, the temple is attributed to the greatest among Imperial Cholas, Rajendra I, dated early 11th Century CE. It is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as a part of the Great Living Chola Temples, along with the more famous namesake temple at Tanjore and the Airavatesvara Swamy temple of Darasuram. Unlike the big temple of Tanjore, this temple is comparatively small, but more peaceful and attracts lesser devotees / tourists. Nevertheless, it is an architectural and sculptural wonder!

 

The remote location and blissful atmosphere adds an essence of aura to this marvel. At the entrance, supported by a large wall, there is a small Dhwaja-Sthamba and a rather sharply carved Nandi. The sancutm sanctorum inside the distinct and tall Dravida style Vimana can be approached by a long passageway inside the single main mandapa. The idol of Lord Shiva is a large Linga. On the walls of the temple, there are beautiful carvings and niches of various Gods, but mostly dedicated to various forms of Lord Shiva like Bhikshatanamurthi, Nataraja. There are separate shrines in the temple complex dedicated to Lord Ganesa, Goddess Durga and Nayanar saints. 

Nandi Pavilion

 

But one frieze/relief caught my attention - on the north-east wall of the temple, there exists the Chandesanugrahamurthi / Rajendra Chola I pattabhishekham panel which has two different interpretations - As Chandesanugrahamurthi, a feature of South Indian Saiva temples, wherein Lord Shiva, flanked by Goddess Parvati is blessing Chandeshvara Nayanar, the celebrated Nayanar Bhakti saint. The other plausible explanation is that the carving actually belongs to Rajendra Chola I, coronated / garlanded by Lord Shiva, watched by Goddess Parvati - the subtle hints of the cementing of the Devaraya cult. 

Chandesangrahamurthi / Rajendra Pattabhishekam

 

No one knew why Rajendra decided to build the temple and the surrounding village of Gangaikonda Cholapuram - the true source of power of Imperial Cholas for a period of 250 years. As I roamed in the premises of the great temple, I realised that I was walking on the legacy of the Gangaikondan - the greatest among Imperial Cholas, whose armies would campaign on the banks of river Ganges, and whose navies would invade South-East Asia. At that point of time, the Chola emperor was the single most powerful man of South Asia and South-East Asia. 

 

 

Gangaikonda Cholapuram

 

Maheeth Veluvali, 

Monday - 25th of October, 2021.  

16 Saladi Jamindar Street, Palakollu.

Clothed in Wisdom

I've had the very good and blessed opportunity of visiting Chidambaram and Srimushnam recently.

Chidambaram

The very name Chidambaram means 'Clothed in wisdom / consciousness'. The once flourishing city of the Imperial Cholas is still a reverential and respected place, located in Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu. The place was once a dense forest - hence the name 'Thillai'. Chidambaram possesses perhaps one of the finest and mysterious temples of India - The Thillai Nataraja Temple, steeped in Hindu mythology & history, dedicated to Lord Shiva as the cosmic dancer Nataraja. The temple is a Shaiva Pancha Bhoota Sthalam (Element : Sky / Ether). The temple is also a Vaishnava Divya Desam, as the abode of Lord Govindaraja Perumal, also known as 'Thiruchitrakoodam'. Spread over 45 acres with four Gopurams on all four sides visible from the Trichy highway, a visit to this spacious and divine place is an exhilarating experience.

 

Me at South Gopuram of Thillai Nataraja Temple

I visited the temple in the evening, after 4 PM from the South Gopuram entrance. On the walls of each Gopuram, neatly carved images displaying dance poses / bhangimas inspired from the treatise Bharatamuni's Natyasastra greet the pilgrims. These would later inspire the famous dance form of Bharatanatyam. Thus, visibly Chidambaram is the place where fine arts and spirituality co-exist. Niche carvings of Nayanars, Lord Vishnu mounted on Garuda, Mahishasuramardini are also impressive. Once inside the main mandapa, I was delighted beyond words to find that the east facing Govindaraja Perumal swamy's idol and the South facing Thillai Nataraja Swamy's idol are located just adjacent to each other. There are separate sub-shrines dedicated to Goddess Sivagami, Lord Adi moolanathar and Goddess Umiya Parvathi too. 

 

Few western sources (?) claim that the World's magnetic equator passes through the exact place where Lord Nataraja's idol is consecrated. The vibrations near the sanctum sanctorum are blissful and beyond description. Nine Separate pillared halls and pavilions are another brilliant feature of this temple. I spent atleast an hour at this awesome place! Next, I visited the Thillai Kali Amman temple, located in the outskirts, which seemed to be smeared in Red vermilion. The main deity, Goddess Thillai Kali, appears in a furious, reddish form, diagonally opposite tot he deity palced on entrance dedicated to much calmer Thillai Amman.   

Beautiful sculpture work - Srimushnam

Srimushnam

Goddess Bhu-devi saving Varaha was the third incarination of Lord SrimahaVishnu. Located some 40 kms away from Chidambaram, the Bhoo-Varaga Perumal Swamy temple of Srimushnam,originally attributed to Medieval Cholas, but alter day additons made by Tanjore Nayaka Kings, is a large & spacious temple, noted for Hindu-Muslim Unity as well. There's a Telugu inscription inside the temple too which was interesting. The brilliant & artistic sculpture and carving work on pillars, especially of plaited haired attendants is unique and distinguishing feature of the temple.   

Maheeth Veluvali,

24th of October, 2021,

16 Saladi Jamindar street, Palakollu,.

ఆంధ్రకేసరి

 (ది.23/08/2021 సోమవారం ఆంధ్రకేసరి టంగుటూరి ప్రకాశం పంతులు గారి 150వ జయంతి ని పురస్కరించుకుని)

రక్త మాంసాలు కల్గిన ఒక మనిషి ఇంత ఆదర్శం గా జీవించారు అని ముందు తరాల వారు నమ్మకపోవొచ్చు అని గాంధీ మహాత్ముని గురించి ఆల్బర్ట్ ఐన్స్టీన్ ఒక గొప్ప మాట చెప్పారు.  Scrupulous honesty, unflinching integrity, courage కి నిలువెత్తు నిదర్శనం ఆయన 'ఆంధ్రకేసరి' టంగుటూరి ప్రకాశం పంతులు గారిని తల్చుకుంటే పై మాటే గుర్తుకి వస్తుంది. నేటి ప్రకాశం జిల్లా వినోదరాయునిపాలెం (23 August 1872) లో కటిక దరిద్రం లో జన్మించి, లాయర్ గా కొన్ని తరాల పాటు తరగని ఆస్తి ని సంపాదించి, సహాయ నిరాకరణోద్యమం తో స్వాతంత్ర్య సమరరంగం లో దూకి, చివరకి ఆస్తులన్నీ దేశం కోసం ధారపోసి ప్రాణత్యాగం చేసిన ప్రకాశం గారి జీవితం ఎంతో ఆదర్శం. 

రాజమహేంద్రి పురపాలక సంఘ అధ్యక్షుని గా ప్రారంభమైన వారి రాజకీయ జీవితం, ఎన్నో పదవులకు వారు వన్నె తెచ్చే విధంగా దిగ్విజయంగా సాగింది. ఎనాడూ పదవుల వెంట పడకపోయినా, ముక్కుసూటితనం తో, మోండిధైర్యం తో, నిజాయితీ తో వారు ఏ పదవి లోనూ ఎక్కువసేపు కొనసాగలేకపొయారు. స్వాతంత్ర్య సమరంలో వారిది ప్రత్యేక పాత్ర. సహాయ నిరాకరణోద్యమం తో మొదలై, సైమన్ గో బ్యాక్ ఉద్యమం లో భాగంగా మద్రాస్ లో వేరే నాయకులు భయపడుతున్నప్పుడు, బ్రిటిష్ తుపాకి కి ఎదురుగా రొమ్ము చూపి 'అంధ్రకేసరి ' అనిపించుకుని, ఉప్పు సత్యాగ్రహం సమయం లో మరీనా బీచ్ సత్యాగ్రహన్ని ముందుండి నడిపించడం - ఇవన్నీ చిరస్మరణీయం. 1937 లో మద్రాస్ రాష్ట్రానికి రెవెన్యూ మంత్రి గా, భూసంస్కరణలకై వారు చెసిన ప్రయత్నం విఫలమైనా, ముందు తరాలకు ఒక Blueprint లా అయింది. 1945 లో మద్రాస్ రాష్ట్ర ముఖ్యమంత్రి గా Firka Development Scheme ని ప్రవేశపెట్టారు.    

నాటి కాంగ్రెస్స్ పార్టీ లో అంతర్గత కలహాల వల్ల కొంతకాలం ఆ పార్టీ కి దూరం గా వున్నారు. కాని అందరూ గౌరవించేవారు వారిని. రాబోయే political crisis ని దృష్టి లో వుంచుకుని, చాలా మంది తర్వాత తరం నాయకులని (Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy, Bejawada Gopala Reddy, etc,.) వారు స్వయంగా ప్రోత్సాహించి, leadership vacuum లేకొండా చేసిన దార్శనికులు. పండీట్ నెహ్రూ గారు 1953 లో ఆంధ్ర రాష్ట్రం ఏర్పడ్డాక, పార్టీ లో లేకపొయినా ప్రకాశం గారినే మొదటి ఆంధ్ర రాష్ట్ర ముఖ్యమంత్రి గా వుండడం శ్రేయస్కరమని భావించి, కబురంపించరనడం అతిశయోక్తి కాదు. 

చివరి రోజులలో పడ్డ ఆర్ఢిక కష్టాలని లెక్కచెయ్యక, తుదిశ్వాస వరకూ ప్రజాసేవకే అంకితమైన ఆంధ్రకేసరి ని స్మరించుకోవడం ఒక భారతీయుడి గా, ఒక తెలుగు వాడిగా చాలా గర్వంగా అనిపిస్తుంది. 

 

 ఆంధ్రకేసరి (Telugu)

Tribute to Sri Tanguturi Prakasam Pantulu Garu (c.1872 - 1957 CE) - politician, political statesman, freedom fighter, lawyer and the first Chief Minister of Andhra State, famed for his scrupulous honesty, unflinching integrity and courage. He was fondly known as Andhra Kesari i.e, Lion of Andhra. 23rd August 2021 marks his 150eth Birth Anniversary.

 

 

Maheeth Veluvali, 

Sunday - 22nd of August, 2021,

16 Saladi Jamindar Street, Palakollu,.

India @ 75

Seventy Five years ago, our nation began her tryst with destiny,

with an echo of freedom that warmed few million hearts.

An era of despair and destruction ended emphatically;

but all's not good, for the new nation was already scarred.

 

Unified yet diverse, from the lofty Himalayas through the Gorgeous Ganges;

with bountiful plains and forests of yore, is a timeless ideal that seized the minds of men,

and lusted by traders and conquerors, this land of Bharatas;

Our India, an amalgamation of ideals and melting pot of cultures!

 

As we scan the annals of our glorious history, our chests fill with pride

at the supreme sacrifices of freedom fighters and nation builders,

And in the march of nations, ours is but a unique tale,

as we celebrate 75 years of freedom, wonder with what glorious tales of success the future beckons!

 

 

Poem (English) - "India @ 75" - On the eve of 75th Independence Day of India. 

 

Saturday, 14th of August, 2021,. 

Maheeth Veluvali,

16 Saladi Jamindar Street, Palakollu,.

అంతర్మథనం

(Tribute to PV Narasimha Rao on his birth centenary)

డిసెంబర్ 2004
ఇంక నా జీవితం ముగుస్తోంది. వచ్చిపోయే వారిని గుర్తుపట్టడం కష్టం గా వుంది. పెరిగిపోయిన కోర్టు కేసుల్ని ఎదుర్కోవడానికి అప్పోయింట్ చేసిన మా ప్లీడర్ గారు ధరించిన నల్లని కోటు లో నలుపు మాదిరి ఒక కారు చీకటి ఎప్పుడూ కమ్మేస్తోంది నా ఆలోచనల్ని. కేసులు అంటే గుర్తుకి వచ్చింది. ఇంకా ఎన్ని కేసులు మిగిలాయి? అవి నేను గెల్చానా? ఓడిపోయానా? గుర్తుకి రావట్లేదు.  ఆలోచనలు పరిపరివిధాల పోతున్నాయి. అసలు ఏది ఆరంభం? ఏది అంతం!
ఎక్కడ మొదలైంది ఈ ప్రయాణం? ఎన్ని మజిలీలు? త్రిపురీ సభ లో పండిట్ నెహ్రు గారి ప్రసంగం విని నైజం ప్రభుత్వం పై కదం తొక్కింది నేనే నా? అది త్రిపురీ సభా? హరిపూరీ సభా? గుర్తుకి రావట్లేదు. హై కమాండ్ ఉద్దేశాన్ని పూర్తిగా తెలుసుకోలేక, భూ సంస్కరణలు ప్రవేశపెట్టి, పదవి కోల్పోతే, ఆహా, ఒక ముళ్ళ కిరీటం తల మీంచి తీసినట్టు అయింది. అది 1971 ఆ ? 1973 ఆ ? గుర్తు లేదు....

భాషలు నేర్చుకునేకొద్దీ మౌనం లో వున్న మాధుర్యాన్ని, నియంతృత్వ పోకడలు కల్గిన నాయకుల తో మెలిగిన కొద్దీ consensus decision making లో వుండే అందాన్ని, inevitability ని సుకుమారంగా గ్రహించాను. నూతనోత్తేజం నిండింది 80 వ దశకపు భారతావని లో, నా సన్యాసానికి ఇంకా మార్గం సుగమమైంది. కానీ విధి విచిత్రం. నవ్వినా నాప చేనే పండింది. ఏమి తెలుసు నాకు ఆర్ధిక  వ్యవస్థ గురించి - ఆర్ధిక శాస్త్రాన్ని ఎప్పుడూ లెక్కకట్టలేదు. లెక్కకట్టాల్సిన అవసరం వచ్చింది. పది మంది సభ్యుల మద్దతు లేక ఎప్పుడు పడిపోతుందో తెలీని నా హయం లో సంస్కరణలు అసలు ఎలా జరిగాయి? అది ఒక అబ్భుతమా? అందున, నా పాత్ర నామమాత్రమేనా? రాజ్యంగ నిర్మాత డా.అంబెడ్కర్ గారు అభివర్ణించినట్టు, మన దేశం నిజం గా ఒక Indestructible Union యేనేమో.  తూర్పు వైపు చూడమని, అగ్రరాజ్యాల వాంఛలకు తలొగ్గకుండా, పొరిగింటి వారికి పాఠాలు చెప్తున్నప్పుడు ఎంతో హాయిగా అనిపించింది. ఢిల్లీ రాజా వీధుల లో పంజాబ్ కార్యకర్తలు 'పీవీ నరసింహ రావు కి జై' అని జై జైలు పలుకుతువుంటే, వేరెవరైనా పులకరించిపోయేవారే - కానీ అట్టి పొగడ్తలు, భౌతిక శుఖాలు నా లో అంతర్మథనాన్ని ఆపలేకపోయాయి.

అది 1996 ఆ ? 1998 ఆ ? గుర్తు లేదు - టికెట్టు కేటాయించలేదు నాకు. రోజులు మారాయి. మనుషులు వస్తారు, పోతారు,వ్యవస్థే శాశ్వతం! నమ్మిన వారు నట్టేట ముంచారు. ఇంకెంతకాలమో జీవితమనే ఈ వ్యధ . నా పాత్ర ముగిసింది. కానీ నా లో ఇంకా ఆ అంతర్మథనం ఆగలేదు!

అంతర్మథనం - Tribute to PV Narasimha Rao on his birth centenary (Telugu)

Maheeth Veluvali, 

Monday, 28th of June, 2021

16 Saladi Jamindar Street, Palakollu.

Catharsis

(To whomsoever it may concern)

My World’s an ugly truth & your world’s a beautiful lie,

I knew I’d end up dejected no matter how hard I try!

How cruel and deceptive is reality, and how I assumed I was smart;

The dreams that I built got locked stoically in my heart.

Yesterday, when the cuckoo sang an ode to your beauty,

Then paling in your presence, the reddest Roses writhed in jealousy.

Me, a mundane creature lost in the travails of daily life,

How wrong for a mortal to gaze upon a Star so bright and right, it’s ripe for strife!

But the pains that I endured and the smiles that I generated

Would pale as I failed to conquer the one heart that mattered,

All the trysts we had and the hopes that I entertained,

Would all be shadows and dust in the fell clutch of feeling nothing.

But, Darling, consign all the melancholy and nostalgia to me,

As I look up to the heavens that are blessed with your charming grace.

In the lonely days and longing nights that follow, I smile and cry,

For the little things that mattered, the memories we made, pleasures even Gods couldn’t deny!

 

 

Poem - Catharsis

Maheeth Veluvali, 

16 Saladi Jamindar Street, Palakollu,.

Saturday - 15th of May, 2021.