Stood alone
In the wilderness of the darkened  thoughts
That ravaged my peace of mind
With sight of light no where near
With none of my friends so dear
And family for whom I'm dear..
Alone I stood
Like the sky
Without the stars, moon and the sky
All alone darkly clouded...

Waiting for light..
to set everything right!!

In the golden dawn,
the sun does rise,
Casting its glow
upon the skies...
All alone....!!

With silvery brightness  
Of no complaints,
All through the day
Upon the sky smiles  and shines
All alone !!

As day bids its fond adieu
For the sun to retire...
With a colourful gleam
it sets down  from the sky..
All alone. .. !!

Somewhere, some how..
It relates  with me .
In the journey of life...
For the brilliance of standing
All alone !!

Innumerable wishes
That I threw off my mind
Lay scattered on the sky
Shining and smiling at me
As twinkling stars. .. ..!!

standing  beneath a mammoth  hill
Gazed up in fright and awe
as umpteen  thoughts raced across
On how to touch its majestic crown
to witness the world that lay underneath
from its wondrous height, but then
Will I succeed?

Determination whispered in my ears
with a lofty “yes” ,though shivers struck
a moment , then with a deep breath
And  firm foot- stepped up.. doubtless
of  Will I succeed?

Each breath accompanied every stride
to fulfill a dream that heart dreamt of
To touch the glory, that shines atop
For a panoramic view of nature’s  best
And mind settled  with no question of
Will I succeed?

Joyful tears stream down
At the sight of serene and tranquil greens
that lay at foot , imbibing a vanished pain
for sweeter  joy, And in deep breath
a whisper was heard..
“I have succeeded”….,!!

Drops of  tears
Moved down her chin
But the brightness
In her eyes..
Indicated...
She's not perturbed..
rather firm for way forward....!!
And then the smiles
A smile of sweet revenge..
And a sign of determination..
to keep away at bay the
recrudescence of any pain...
and she stepped ahead
With hope ....!!

In the dazzling darkness of  serene night
tiny stars shut their twinkling eyes
Moon  clad in gorgeous golden glow
Pose in an alluring smile
In the warm thoughts of togetherness
On sun's arrival after a night's break !!

Blossoming sunlight springs in shyness
with moon disappearing silently
hiding from the vibrant view of burning sun
blush and hide is accustomed
to growing love for each other every day..
Though
Never destined to be together ever
Like me and you forever...!!??

Shimmering sharp words
Slit my throat deep
Aiding bleed profusely…
While your words dazzled 
Like a sword..
Viciously laughing at the fallen me…!!

Sky sheds its tears
So too my eyes….
Both destined
To fall on the earth !!

Ocean of tears
Evaporated...
In the compassionate look of your's

Only the eyes can heal the mind
Allowing the clouds to rain.
Feels good to enjoy the rain…
Along with the stinging pain…
When will the rain recede?
that the pain can ease…!!
Anyway, thanks to you…
For the pain and the rain…
And hopefully, for the clearer me…!!

Blessed with eternal Bliss
This BOY bestows the blessed bliss
For self and souls surround
Since many years around....

Characterized as a person in  guise
Of eighth incarnation of the divinity his name carries..
Passionate look and appealing charm
Spiked many a hearts...
Had to resist and desist many romantic arrows aimed to his heart..

Several arrows of passion  emanated
from his heart's bow...
At divergent angles .. different zones
Some hit straight , some went low
But finally hit "Bindu" getting bonded
And the game of arrows ended..

Enthusiastic warrior...still wages wars on cricket fields
Bringing laurels to him and teams
Passionate about fashion and style
Yet heads trusts to help those suffer in real..

ANAND NARAYANAN .....
The knight of Kochi....
wish always remain The ageless knight.....
Blessed with eternal bliss!!

Like a lone cloud,
I float across the seamless sky-
over the brutal mountains
where silence rules
past the dancing lilies
that stretch toward the sun
as if to send a secret message
and the wind that knows no home
takes me in its stride….

And I float….

But how far will I soar
Before I drain down —like water
into unseen roots
Or the vast oceans
Or into nothing
at all?

The cool breeze from the southwest
Touches my face, raising goosebumps
And I know what’s on its way.
Dark clouds gather across the sky
The royal monsoon returns
To God’s Own Country !!

Monsoon and rain—
A part of our life
And our culture
Send green waves across the land.
Vigorous waterfalls roar louder
With each drop of nectar from heaven !!

The dam Shutters lift
Releasing a year’s worth of resources.
Tourist spots bustle with visitors
From near and afar
And it's a good time
For vendors along the trails !!

But then comes another face
Of the monsoon- filled with cries
pains, shivers, and silent agony
Landslides, floods, and disasters
That no words can truly capture  !!
Still, the monsoon remains
An emotion for us
An identity of us
And it is one with us !!

Bridled  with jungled thoughts
In missing your words and acts
feel lost, irrecoverable strange sort
Unknown hustling bustling world
never know the pain held in depth ...
Does whistling wind whirl around you..my world?
Make you realise me and my pain.!!

This is our world
even sky  doesn't limit us from reigning  this  friendship world
To climb on each other's shoulder
And dance to the music, new or old !!
To laugh at jokes our own
To find fault with each other and disown
Comment on everything under the sky
And talk about our dreams so high
To take everything lightly
And laugh out our heart so loudly
We are not grown up women now
But born again teens as for now
Born to enjoy each day of life
With friends whom we never had anything rife..
Hari...you are our leader here again
Never mind ..we may revolt against
Reju...you are own backbone
Still have to bear our throw  of stone
And kavi...will always be the little tail wagging it always without fail..
This is our own world.. our own way
With nothing to hold us back from smiling all the way ..
WE, THE THREE MUSKETEERS...

Thoughtful sway of emotions
Oscillates in  mind
Forging vibrations  of you
So distinct and divergent
Recurrent so cheerful
Sadness at rarity
For the  tidal waves  in me
You are the shore to touch upon
To hug on
So  fiercely  !!

She is an angel
sans wings and feathers
Yet flies by seconds..
Never to cover the distance again..
With moves heals wounds of minds
Erasing memories not too good
And gives hope to get along with her..

She is an angel
Some feel she's good to them
While for others she's bad
As for her..she's impartial..
As she moves on Earth changes inhabitants too with seasons
On her every movement....

She is an angel...
Visibly invisible yet always
On move forward...
Without a halt whatsoever..
With a challenge to universe
"Catch me if you can"
And she's on the move..
She's an angel. ...
Timeless....ageless....precious!!

Like a scar it burns within me
For letting go of possibilities
And probabilities to score
On held talents and make them grow
To seize the day and drink life’s wine,
But as of now the voice of my life
Seems much like whispers’ caught
in wind’s dance
faded and evaded the chances
of singing a symphony of joy
by making much from the precious
gift of time……!
A lingering sense of remorse
Flowing tears of regret..
colours a vibrant view on life….
To make life much more
Beautiful in my own way….!!

No curbs
No obstacles
but only crystalline path
I feel, i find and i see
for a breakthrough
in my landing spot
lending me voice
to sing accolades
Of unseen Power
For the perfect timing
Of all lovely miracles...!!

If only darkness is felt
In and around you....
Remember...
Hard work and patience
have a say... and pay..
To make you glow like a full moon
From being a no moon !!

Snow capped hills
Standing tall and Serene
Many a bends and curves to reach
Owns me six yards piece
For me to rest in peace !!

Flesh torn open
In the centre of heart
Makes me run around
Like a drunken mad ox
Out of pain....

Why have you inflicted on
Me so harsh a pierced drill
In the midheart...
Don’t you understand
It's feebleness.. ??
And
where you stayed safe so long !!

Will I survive ?

Tried  a hand in writing comedy
Gave it to friend to read  ready
Awaiting what her response bears
I saw her eyes fill with tears
Felt happy with instant hit of comedy
She replied " your best of all tragedy"

I stopped writing comedy...

Mind ignites with hope
Setting it ablaze sans any dope
Body and heart in perfect dance
Syncing with dreams, in a fervent trance..
Running swift towards the goal,
Every inch, in a determined stroll.
Mind observes keen, though not in sight
A sign of change, very much under light
With  transformation whispers in the air,
A total shift, beyond compare.
Change, the inevitable dance,
In every circumstance, a chance.
With every step, like a journey begun,
For the change, the constant, under the sun.

Far away across the seas ...
Oceans and mountains...
Crossing all walls and barriers .
Where the dates dance in bunch
To the tunes of the Arabian breeze
Goes my heart...
To meet the beat of my heart...
And celebrate togetherness !!

Cosmic dancer adorned with ash
Being the beginning and the End
the form of father and mother
You, my Lord, my Universe !!
Of Creator, preserver and destroyer
My mind always falls for the destroyer
of thoughts and deeds wild and weird.
The destroyer of dreadfulness around
With tangled locks and Ganges in flow
Wearing Crescent moon’s golden glow
Serpents twining around neck
Meditating in still, profoundly deep
From third eye, wisdom's fire does leap !!
With trident in hand,  drums that  beat
your fierce form, often misunderstood
Yet in your benevolence, lies the world's fate!!
Mahadev! Your grace is my ultimate state.
Every breath of mine is a gift from you
And every breath sings your praise and fame
You are the timeless one, beyond all ages!!

I don’t feel your love
But I believe you love me
And I trust my belief
As...trust matters!!

Twinkling stars winked at me
Making me blink in surprise
Of the meaning conveyed…
Shouldn’t I be shining like stars
In the world I live ?!
But  
Where am I? Why am I?
Still reeling  behind the clouds !!

Realizations, though realized late
With belief, Time again not gone
I’m on the move…
To make it happen…
And  twinkle like a star
On The Earth!!

Known to each other ..
And seen each other..
Before the world had seen them
And even their originators had seen to know them... !!

Such is their bonding...
For promised they have to each other
While sharing the space of their mother's womb together ..
To stand as strength  and support
Firm as pillar to one another
Not just in time of need
But ...always and ever...!!

No words require to be uttered
For each to know other's mind
A look into eyes and expression  on face
Will do the rest...to the best !!

For they are  twins...
Bound with fondness for each other
Walking hand on shoulders carefully
In every step towards a future seen so infinitely bright .. ...!!
Long live the brother sister duo
With all the blessings of THE ALMIGHTY!!

Sea shells on seashore
Shine under bright sun
Stray dogs walk and bark
Few with pieces of bones mouthful
coloured umbrella house two heads
One on the other ready to fall
Steam flying peanuts
Surrounded by kids and matured
Striplings walk like on moon
with boundless joy
Far from other side vibrant tide
Rushes to cast its cheer on all....
Happiness all over....

Few faces on sand gaze fixed
on sky and stars
Few eyes shed tears blended to waters of sea
Painful mind set sight perched to the evolving tide
Some inclined to end breath along with roaring waves...
Darkness spreads.....
Two sides of a coin....

"pappa" i call  so...as you are to me
Though you are unaware of me
As I"m are inexistent in the universe
Longing  to be born as your unique verse ..

"Pappa", the only name I know
For my mumma carries only you
Along with me in her thoughts and dreams!!
I know you are our only world
And final word
with nothing beyond...

Thanks for the little care
You shower upon my mumma
With which she nourishes me.
Though she and me deserve more...
Yet are gratified, contented
Are we!!

Me and mumma love you pappa
And we care for your being good
Love to be born so soon
To grow up with your love and care...
Love you pappa..

Some facts
I know are true ..
And that's understood
To the core ...
Still
there's an anxiety
Between certainty and  illusion
Like dream and reality
And in between I live
My life ....!!

Chillness pierces  my skin
Through every cell it touches
Yet I move along the path
Pulled by the dreams to move...
As lights shimmer to music
Of playful autumn breeze
And darkness of  night ,
darker again....
Yet...I move along....
To unknown reach.....
A destination so uncertain
Still I need to reach!!

Distance between you and me
Distanced words from me
Though rainbows shine
Bright in the heart
With every colour of it
reminding you...
In the broad void mind !!

Your smile, a gift,
Brightening the world,
Radiating warmth,
With each curve unfurled.

A treasure, priceless,
Shared without a fee,
A beacon of joy,
For all hearts to see.

In this act of kindness,
A day is transformed,
Not just for them,
But for you, a day reborn.

So let your smile shine,
Illuminate the way,
For smiles are treasures,
Words can't convey.

Bruises deep inside
And scars in prominence
Of inexpressible pain
With words struck within throat
Needs a rhyme of care
And a smile of words
to heal me ....from within!!

In a dream home, a palace stood,
Ruled by love and riches, understood.
Children and grandchildren were showered
With lavish blessings, their lives empowered.

The Emperor and his queen, my grandparents dear,
Their presence to me, forever clear.
Childhood vacations, moments of glee,
Clashes and laughter, a family spree.

Lessons of life, from nature and kin,
Each day a new learning, deep within.
Ripened mangoes and crushed tamarind,
Seeking tastes unique, a joy we'd find.

Games played in scorching summer heat,
No care for the sun's relentless beat.
Monsoon rains brought joy untold,
Together we'd dance, drenched and bold.

Steamy tapioca, tea to beat the cold,
Rain watched through windows, stories unfold.
Watery roads, drenched trees in view,
The mesmerizing rain, a picturesque hue.

Years passed, togetherness rare,
Kinsfolk scattered, distant to share.
The Emperor and his queen, now at rest,
The house still stands, memories etched in its chest.

Rising sun
Shining moon
Glittering stars
I see you
In all....

Rope tightly tied to  poles
Feels the pain of  little girl's legs
Moving as hands horizontally held
Balancing walk from fall into hunger  
Agitated little face reflecting it !!

Small boy steps his dance smilingly
To music of Nashik Dhol
Tuned by a mother's mind
In pain and sorrow...yet with hope !!

Father walks round and round
Whipping his own oiled body
Stubbornly bearing pain of beat
Picking tiny coins thrown by crowd
Into  collection plate of their life !!

A circus for living !!

Mind worries as sun blazes
dwindling up water sources
held so close like precious treasure,
As earth spins, yearning for change!!

Soil waits in anticipation
Longing for monsoon’s gentle touch
and to hear stories from heavenly sky
gathered by collective clouds!!

Leaves stretch out their eager hands,
While roof tops become willing recipients
To embrace the raindrops
As convoy from the sky above!!

Mind dances as if on cloud nine
As celebration of renewal
Of dried-up life and leaves...
Waiting for the splash of rain
across every breeze in its way...
Of lone long walks with no barriers
between soul and heaven!!

Remembering  those days
Of  easy breezy walks to college
Fitting into different colored dresses
That matched with variety hair styles
But face looking  still the same…..

Walked happily and smiling broadly
At faces grinning as well frowning
Talking boldly to some 
And to few remaining mum

Meeting friends on paths
And passing comments at large
Yet walking happily together
With a song in heart…….

It’ was a lively walk….
And now a nostalgic walk!

I'm walking away......
I'm walking away from negativity
I'm walking away from atrocious vibes
I'm walking away from jitters
I'm walking away from obscurity
I'm walking away from all that makes me who I'm not...

I'm walking towards light
I'm walking towards prosperity
I'm walking towards hope confidently
I'm walking towards the right path
To be who I'm !!

Walking by the woods
Had view of tiny flowering buds
That bloomed on the sideways
As a  beauty in sight by all ways.!!
Walking with a smile
In an inimitable own style
With a talk to others for a while
Gets to step on an extra mile !!
Little moments of enjoyment
Gives a sense of fulfillment..
As there's no retirement..
For these tiny amusements !!

-Kavitha Prabhakaran

Cup your cheeks
rub on your lips
Get pricked by beard
Rest on your chest
And lose my every sense !!

I want you to love me....
And me alone...to love you!!

Endless circles of act,
one after another
Without a thought
or a re-thought
Just got to  get wasted..
the spirals of knowledge
acquired with pain, lying
Un awakened... Unused!!
And there's  neither a sign
nor a signature ....
Of my existence....
so long.....so painfully !!

Offended in depth
Propels crystal waterworks
Shining bright and clear
At  corners of oculus either side
Holding on from downfall
As frightened  to crumble on fall
much like me…,
not ready to fall
for any one’s sake….!!

In the twisted interprets I make
In the tiny fights I create
In the romantic look I give
In the emotional words I speak
In the angry faces I pretend...
There's only my love for you
That flows from the deepest of my heart....
In different forms!!

With tiny groans mind weeps
With hot tears shedding down
As steams of evaporated water
That boils in the pain of ceased
Love and concern from the one
For whom the soul lives
and
Heart beats!!

Road that leads as way to destination
For the happy and content
And to nowhere, for restless wanderer
Is seen adorned by trees on either side!
The Trees dance in breeze
While leaves rustle to tune of wind
Seemingly sharing their joy and sorrow,
Unheard and unseen by the outer world!

What secrets do they share
Is it of hurrying travelers who
Seldom enjoy their beauty
Or of the weary who rest at their feet?
Is it the laughter that lingers in their path?
Or the silence that stays through!!
Is it of the changing seasons
Or of the marvels they witness?

Hard to voice and harder to understand
But still in their long silent standing
lies their umpteen untold stories
hidden to the depth of their roots
That make them stand firm and straight
across all changing seasons!!