A Birth Day Wish Comments

Ponniah, there are some really nice images in your poems and this is clearly your main strength. And I have looked through many of them. However, alas there has to be a 'however', you are sometimes let down by some strange English constructs. (Though I would never dare write in Tamil. If I was so reckless, I'm sure the result would be far, far worse.) For example the final verse of this poem might be better rendered: Yes, the seagull Still flying, flying beyond Not noticing the lonely boat Which is sailing, sailing away. I only say this because I think, with a little work, you could produce some really good poems. A poet will less talent I would not bother about commenting upon.