Two poems: Home; 4 My Son Who Turned 4
Indran Sasidharan (2013) Image: AI generated Home It was never just a place Where I was raised somehow, It is a world of quiet grace That lifts me without knowing how. It was never just a place Where stories were made, It is a timeless, tender space Where memories never fade. It was never just […]
ഉണ്ണിയിലെ കുഞ്ഞുണ്ണി (The Kunjunni in Unni)
Unnikrishnan Edathatta (1970) The legendary Malayalam poet Kunjunni Master is celebrated for his ability to convey profound thoughts in minimal, simple words. His poems are enjoyed by children and adults alike for their clever wordplay and rhythmic charm. Unnikrishnan Edathatta has adopted that distinct style for the verses below – a tribute reflected perfectly in […]
Fragments from Exile Part 2
Subhash K M (1984)
When Soda Was Trapped in Liquor
Nanu T. (1975) When soda water was poured into liquor, it tried to escape in a fizz of bubbles. In the midst of its struggle, an unintended conversation began between the soda and the liquor. Inspired by this imaginative scene, I crafted the following lines. When soda fell in liquor’s glass, It fizzed and fought, […]
Trip Down Memory Lane
Soumitra Bhowmik (1998) My memory is still crisp:When I got into the task,Of choosing a college with risk,Was not like a walk in the park. Destiny gave me a smileAnd silently I complied,Joined a course for four fallsAfter some silent mental brawls. My fantasy faded awayAfter the college foray;A herd of strangers nerdy and cool;Found […]
Fragments from Exile Part 1
Subhash K M (1984)
Black Hawker-women
Asoka Kumar E (1977) This famous poem by Edasseri, written in 1951 in Malayalam (translated into English by Asoka Kumar Edasseri in 2026), blends metaphor and social critique. The Black hawker-women are both real Tamil traders who crossed the mountains into Kerala and symbolic rain-clouds that brought life to the fields. The poem celebrates […]
The Grand Reunion
Nanu T (1975) Our 1975 batch celebrated its Golden Jubilee from 14th to 17th November 2025. I wrote the following lines to capture the spirit of our reunion—its memories, nostalgia, enduring friendships, and heartfelt sentiments—and shared them during the evening program on the 15th.”………………………….Yes,The Grand Reunion(A Journey Back to Where It All Began)With humble hearts, […]
Sankalp Suddhi hee Siddhi
–This poem was received in response to the ‘Poetry Challenge’ published in the October 2025 issue of Kattangal Chimes: https://kattangalchimes.in/poetry-challenge/ Sankalp Suddhi […]
“Don’t say “No” when you can say “Yes”
Jayaraman C (1984) In a world where decisions right and wrong intertwine, Where choices abound and paths align, A resolute “No” struck my mind with forceful might, Like the crushing blow of a hammer in the night. We’ve been taught not to say “Yes” when you want to say “No”, While a few argue “Yes-But” […]