Kerala, a little strip of land
Between the seas and the hills
A pinch of Amazon here
A little Congo there
A sprinkle of the Alps
A drop from Niagra...
Thrissur, its ‘cultural capital'
Has its claim to fame
The Thrissur Pooram
Ilanji thara melam
A pandi melam ensemble
Set to adantha thalam
Mark of Thrissur Pooram
The largest ensemble
Of Percussion music in the world
Where Gods are just listeners
A hundred Chendas, the Kerala drums
They say it is an Asura vadyam
But how Gods love its music!
Seventy five elathalam
Again unique to Kerala
Accompany the drums
Twenty one kombu
Set the rhythm for the music
Embellish the drum-beats
Twenty one kurumkuzhal
Double-reeded and shrill
Play the anchor role
People dance
To the rhythm of drum beats
And Gods just listen
Oh! Don't they dance too?
A pinch of Amazon here A little Congo there A sprinkle of the Alps A drop from Niagra... Thrissur, its ‘cultural capital' A wonderful poem .Your notes makes it an interesting and informative.
Well woven beauty of Kerela. Yes sir our country has so many musucal instruments. Every state has their own. You brought a culture so prescious and delicate.
Beautiful heart, beautifully sung! .. Very beautiful movement! .. Thank you ever so much for sharing! .. Ever so very many 10S! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ...................+++++
Hi Becca, So happy that you enjoyed my poem on my native place. Now that you have enjoyed the poem, please try visiting the place and enjoy its beauty.
You have depicted it beautifully. I wave my hands and nod my head along with the hundred thousands. my 100++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
part 2- - [sorry PH skipped me off to another poem but I made my way back]- - of the way you share your culture and yourself in an interesting and poetic manner. So emjoyed reading this. my friend! ! !
I love the way you bring us into your world, your country, your feelings and thoughts. Thank you so much for widening our horizons. This poem is indicative of the way
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Beautiful and nostalgic, Unni Thrissur famed for its Pooram with elephants and drums, an unique ensemble of rhythm and beauty. Thank you for this lovely poem and the beautiful photo.
Thank you Geeta. This poem reflects a first hand experience many years over. TRU, Geeta, very nostalgic. Thank you again for the words of appreciation. I know, it does not make very good poetry, I could not resist the temptation.