Visalakshi Poem by Rm. Shanmugam Chettiar

Visalakshi

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Her husband is dead.
Tragic or pleasing news!
That too in a car accident.
She was my love five decades back.
Our sojourn was a month
In her village where I chanced to stay.
Loveliness and gracefulness
Combined, she was a lotus.
No wonder, I loved her.
It is wonder, she loved me.
She loved me more
Than I loved her, the poor.
Her love was pure and genuine.
My love was daring and fast.
Our eyes crossed and then talked.
Our lips talked and then touched.
It is the virgin love for the both.
She sanctioned my visit once
To her house and to the room
Where we were closeted.
She believed me to such extent
That she conceded to be undraped
And surrendered to my trust.
Too tender in age, I deserted her.
It took three decade for me
To trace her and meet her.
Then she was not a lotus
But reminded me of a cactus,
Aging being prominent.

Now she is a widow.
I am not a widower.
Otherwise, I would have wiped
The sin I committed to her.
31.12.2007

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Reshma Ramesh 15 April 2009

story of an old flame told soooo well....with regret of course.....good write sir...

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Duh Huh 14 April 2009

A touching story of a youthful indiscretion that led to a lifetime of regret. Experty depicted, the imagery took me back to my own youth. Thank you for sharing.

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Catrina Heart 14 April 2009

This reminds me of a similar story though more of younger years than yours.....daring days of youthfulness...Sad, your love story didnt bring you happy ending.........Nice poetic story you have made here.........Different from others...10

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Barry A. Lanier 14 April 2009

a lovely and moving reminiscence of an old love, somewhat more complex yet reminding me off such thoughts I wrote in my poem 'One of These Days' often revisiting the past in melancholy and regret

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you are very daring in disclosure

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Rm. Shanmugam Chettiar

Rm. Shanmugam Chettiar

Aravayal, karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, South India
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