Dr.V.K. Kanniappan Poems

In spite of knowing pretty well that the snake
is of the nature of causing harm and distress,

if the snake happens to get into the place
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O’ the man who owns the cool ocean land with
salty backwater where the ‘no other way to go’
sea splashing and dashing over the shore!
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Even though the cat is as bold and strong as the tiger,
…it is of no use to live in a place where there are no rats
and the cat can’t get ample food to survive!
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If the wife follows the principles
...of her husband and leads her life,
does what he says then and there itself
...without getting anger and displeasure,
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Kneeling down does not always mean respect;
Especially when it is done by your kith and kin!
Brothers may be forcing you to do what they want,
Kneeling at your feet may be to pull you down!
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It is said in Tamil literature about nobility. Is it true now also?
…The so called noble persons face the inquiry commission!

But escape after a long trial; may get a minimum punishment.
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The people of delusive mind
…without knowing the reality

will say that the wealth offers you
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G olden statues
I n a big tin sheet box?
R eally Beautiful
L ittle Girls in women
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The King, Maavali, who ruled the entire world,
without listening to the advisory words
of his learned minister, thinking that
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Even if someone eats his food
…sitting on the top of the heaps of salt,

And if he eats without adding salt to it,
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