கவிதையானவள்
அவளை பற்றி நினைத்தால் கவிதை தான் வருகிறது
கவிதையை பற்றி நினைத்தால் வேறு என்ன வரும்?
சீக்கிரம் முடிந்ததிலும்
நெஞ்சில் நிறைந்ததிலும்
அவளும் ஹைக்கூ கவிதையும் ஒன்றுதான்!
An Elephant's pride
I happen to see this video of elephant giving birth and it blew me off. The mother elephant (after delivery) checked the calf which neither breathed nor moved. After several kicks and a quick blow the calf took its first breath to everyone’s relief. In next few minutes the calf stood up and looked perfectly fine. The mother seemed so happy and proud and I almost heard her say “see I have made my child and I know how to take care of it”. Nearly million elephants are killed in africa during last two decades, that left so many orphans, think before buying Ivory stuff , photo courtesy National Geographic This morning found me in an unusual place, a baby shower function (locally known as “Seemandham”) of my cousin’s wife. Unlike abroad it’s a family function here and I was obliged to attend. Needless to say I was surrounded by truck load of aunties and soon to be, worrying about my future love life and stuff. On occasions like this, men get busy taking part in the rituals/ doing t...
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