I walked a Tamil street
Inebriate
On an October evening
When a cloud hesitated overhead
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Good sketch of the sweltering street, the throng of crowds, ladies their hair decked with flowers, rushing vehicles etc you covered almost all on this street. Sometimes even the offensive milieu is a part of life around us. I liked the street scene all along except the death part made me sad. But perhaps I know why you mentioned it.
'That is life When ignorance drives Why should men be any wise'- True words, a good read. R.C.Nair
This poem sounds a little different from your usual stuff....... I am sure it is all imaginary! Oh, how humans could be So somnambulist In so much physical discomfort! I wonder why then you sought a bed there amid all such noise and commotion! Did I miss your point? ?
An engaging write, Madathil. I was swept up in the imagery and precise wording. Thank you
Walking in Tamil street is very wise, wonderful and, memorable as perceived with interesting imagery. A thoughtful poem shared definitely...10
A fine travelogue in the form of a poem