Ravindra K Kapoor Poet Free verse

Tesu a Folk Love Story of India 4

Tesu A Folk Love Story of India  Part. 4

Prelude Note: 
The story as painted here on Poetry Soup 
is the sole creation and imagination of the writer, 
except the names Tesu and Jhonjhi. 

The Poem Tesu is based on a folk story of India.
The Tesuwalas* (little children with a earthen lamp 
on their heads) as depicted in the Poem are gradually
diminishing with the passing of time and changing life
styles. It's a tribute to that great warrior and lover Tesu,
who sacrificed his life because he had given words 
to someone.  How and when you would come to 
know soon ....
With best wishes before the festival of Dewali (Light) 
...Ravindra



Tesu A Folk Love Story of India  Part. 4


This is how , the existence 
of the name & deeds of Tesu 
Was saved by small village children
who are carrying it since ages 
On their pretty little heads.  09

Though the name and story has lost 
Its real warmths and glamour
In the mind of those 
Who have forgotten 
This non painted hero 
Of the bygone age. 10
  
By coming only once in a year near Dewali*
These little children
Carry Tesu and Jhonjhi,
While singing the Songs
Of their forgotton love story
As a rememberance of a Hero
And his lovely bold beloved Jhonjhi. 11   To continue...

Ravindra
Kanpur India 10th Nov. 2012

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Clarification of Hindi words*

Dewali* - The festival of light.

Tesu* - The Name of the hero of this Poem.

Tesuwalas* - Hindi word. The young boys
and girls, who carry The decorated
earthen pot with holes and a light
inside on their head and come
Once in a year near Dewali are
called ‘Tesuwalas

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Sara Kendrick November 11, 2012 at 5:30 AM Enjoyed reading of your countries' traditions..Sara

Richard Lamoureux November 10, 2012 at 6:45 PM You make me want to travel to India. As always I enjoy your words. Ravindra K Kapoor November 10, 2012 at 8:37 PM It's a big compliment Richard. I am really grateful for your kind words and feelings and hope you would continue be with this story to remind me if I am painting it well or not. More on your page soon. Love and best wishes always...Ravindra

Poet Destroyer A November 10, 2012 at 4:40 PM All the pretty little heads.. How sweet the sound. My dear friend, Ravindra. I wonder if this is what Tesu, would want? To be remember as a hero. Enduring Promises, are all a hero will ever have left. Thank you - not only for your kind words, but also for the opportunity to read your poetry as a far away friend. I will continue to look for the rest of this continued "Folk love story." always~ pd Ravindra K Kapoor November 10, 2012 at 8:33 PM Thanks PD my friend for your precious words/comments. I was at the verge of taking a decision, whether to continue this story or not, when you saved this sweet little story. Love and best wishes always..Ravindra

Ravindra K Kapoor November 10, 2012 at 11:47 AM Part 4th of the Love Story of Tesu is here on Poetry Soup for my Poet friends and for the viewers of other links. With best wishes...Ravindra