The Anxieties of a Widow

May stretched its legs into grave.
The thunder heralds the rains.
A hut on the bank of Kanoli canal
Is not re-thatched this year.
Her infant’s illness made the doctor gay
With all the wages she had kept.
Summer takes the last breath,
But the coconut leaf thatched roof
Is not re-thatched this year.

As the widow stands on the threshold,
The rain clouds gather over her sky,
And the wind scatters terror in her corridor.
Will the tattered roof be flown away?
Will the rain drops make pores
On the roof of her life?
Where will her child crawl and smile?
Question waves are thus getting high;
Her canoe is ready to be tossed.


(The summer season ends in the month of May and rainy season begins in the month of June in Kerala)

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011



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Date: 3/21/2020 9:26:00 PM
I love the story in the write, and I see the struggle of the lives it portrays
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Date: 10/9/2016 1:19:00 PM
Interesting poem
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Date: 10/9/2016 8:56:00 PM
Thank you, James Tate. Have a lovely day!
Date: 8/30/2014 5:04:00 PM
Revisiting your number one on the list of your personal best poetry, Fabiyas. It truly is a great poem.
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Date: 6/26/2013 6:43:00 AM
A beautiful read. The picture is so clear of the distraught widow, a happy doctor and an ailing child! And while I'm reading it there are clouds thundering outside just about to burst...it certainly is the rainy season in India. What a co-incidence I had to read your poem at just the right time!
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Date: 5/16/2013 3:05:00 PM
Congrats on your winning poem, a very moving read/
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Date: 3/22/2013 8:09:00 AM
Wow! I feel you my friend.
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Date: 2/6/2013 3:31:00 PM
Congrats on your win, captured the image portraid in your poem writing, have a blessed evening, debra
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Date: 1/1/2013 6:03:00 AM
Well done, truly a winner.....Seren
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Date: 10/30/2012 6:29:00 PM
Congrats on your win. Your poem deserved the win Fabyias.
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Date: 10/26/2012 7:40:00 AM
Wow! Great imagery I feel the texture see the darkness and taste the rain. You deserved the win.
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Date: 10/18/2012 8:51:00 PM
FAb.. congratulations with your wonderful win in the " February, 2012 Contest Winners" It is very nice to see you on this winning list..*'.*'.*' hip hip hooray. Good night :-) always~ PD
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Date: 10/2/2012 6:38:00 AM
Congrats on your win, Fabiyas.
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Date: 9/28/2012 7:59:00 AM
This is a lovely write!
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Date: 9/24/2012 2:40:00 PM
I so much Love the Imagery you have created. Wonderful Poem. Worth the price.
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Date: 9/17/2012 4:15:00 PM
A chilling and gripping read. You`ve captured so much emotions and expressions in the piece. Very moving. A well deserved win. Million congratulations! Hugs..
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Date: 8/29/2012 3:40:00 AM
A wonderful poem, congrets
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Date: 8/13/2012 10:00:00 PM
Congratulations on your win!
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Date: 8/9/2012 6:06:00 PM
Congratulations on your big win. A beautiful poem. How exciting.Love, Joyce
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Date: 8/5/2012 12:35:00 PM
Congratulations onoyur win in this big contest.
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Date: 8/1/2012 7:58:00 PM
Congratulations on your win in the PoetrySoup International Contest Fab. Love, Carol
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Date: 8/1/2012 7:14:00 AM
Congratulations on this winning poem. Well deserved !! Very moving poem...
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Date: 8/1/2012 4:08:00 AM
congratulations on your win!!!
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Date: 7/31/2012 6:34:00 PM
((()))Congrats on your winning work..Sara
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Date: 7/31/2012 9:38:00 AM
Great Work, Fabiyas! jim
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Date: 7/31/2012 1:13:00 AM
Congratulations Fabiyas on your big win!!Love it!
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