Kerala 12 - Boat Race - Vallam Kali Comments
Let your heart race,
With the thrilling boat races
Of the God's own country,
A spectacular sport for Onam!
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Liked the recurring words in every stanza. It made this poem lovely and more powerful.
Beautiful depiction of a fascinating Boat Race as a part of the wonderful Harvest Festival. It lures a reader to see and experience such a great event.
The piece embodies the fun and joyful aspect of the boat races so incredibly well! Beautiful poem👏❤️🙏
Thanks for sharing substantial information about Vallam Kali in the form of Poet's Notes.
I've seen this boat race on television on several occasions. It's an integral part of the Kerala's rich culture nurtured around it's back waters and proximity of nature.
The boat races are unique to kerala and part of our Onam celebrations. Beautifully painted by Geeta in words. Loved it.
Loved this spectacular boat race that takes place during Onam... Beautiful poem. Top score.
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7/30/2025 5:23:44 PM # 1.0.0
A very well crafted poem, my friend, Dr. Geeta. You painted Kerala at its finest with its beauty and the beauty of its people. Very inspiring.