#madrasi
They call us Madrasis
Incarcerated Buddhas
Not Cholas nor the Devadasis
But agglomerated Cheras.
Who knew the Pandyas, anyway?
They call us Archetypes
On Iridescent Thalis
Of Sambars and rice cakes in thin stripes
Slurping on leafy banana like malis*.
Who knew the God’s Own Country anyway?
They call us Annas
Sandalwood Veerappans*
Lemon for Evil at four annas
Skirting Lungi blooms and Hairy Chappans*
Where is Madras anyway!
Mar 11, 2018
Mar 11, 2018 at 4:55 PM UTC