Madras Poems - Poems about Madras

...A calico cat and a madras pretty thought they were oh-so-witty Shacked up together on a rainy day colors blended to mud ~ poor baby kitty......Read the rest...

...This is the Second Part of the Translation from Rabindranath Tagore, Nobel-Laureate Philosopher Poet from India. Father only smiled; thought, "women are emotionally heated balloons! Li......Read the rest...

...in spicy Madras mosquitoes target bite ass night and day harass! I applied some sticky cream to deter their evil scheme! early dawn herd buzz, million flights of buggy curse, park on......Read the rest...

...Summer Succumb Segue Cicadae, Enwrap in sunray, Warble a tuneful "Hooray!", Solstice sing-song night/day, Hydrangeas on display, Honeysuckle blooms bouquet Melons savor away, Berries & cream ......Read the rest...

...Stepping down from the AC coach on to the railway platform A hot wave of salty moist air drenches me On my customary visit to this city I'm tethered to by my memories.. She coyly calls hersel......Read the rest...

...when military wage war people should rally delhi be city of rally bombay is mumbai calcutta is kolkata madras is chennai delhi be city of rally when military wage war people should rally delhi......Read the rest...

...I You have seen them tell ... of things Indian In dark South Africa, in the 1960s, BOMBAY ... MADRAS, and CALCUTTA were destinations As great as LONDON! We didn't know NYC, or Paris Yes, old cul......Read the rest...

...There once was an old man in Madras, he did never ride a city bus, walked to work saved money for one joyful journey, when time came forgot where money was. July 1, 2019 Sy......Read the rest...

...Asian Epicurean Quest At the heart of China Town, Kuala Lumpur (capital of Malaysia) is Petaling Street. Domain of hustlers, hucksters, cheap-jacks and diblers; purveyors of street food, rude......Read the rest...

...A fad when I was younger Was a bleeding madras shirt. The colors, after washing it, Would somehow then convert. If often had a vibrant plaid To start with, but when wet, The dyes would start ......Read the rest...

...'Jesus Christ Superstar': this might tell you where we are. With open sky and stars above, it's just another summer of love. Bota bag across my breast (Strawberry Hill is the best). In sandal......Read the rest...

...The scent of water steamed off your skin -I felt boyish, vulnerable; you peeked through a wisp of hair and beckoned, then all of the stars shot and scrambled. You blurred in their midst - smiling......Read the rest...

...K373 and K374 of the THIRUKKURAL: Translated with Commentary The poet's name, THIRUVALLUVAR [Thiru = Sacred and Valluvar = the name of the priesthood caste of the « Pariah » (whom Mahatma Gandh......Read the rest...

...Your stand with your hand on your hip I must presume, I will not get a tip Yes, the soup is cold I know But Gazpacho is meant to be so The reason the curry is not “hot” The four star Vindaloo i......Read the rest...

...‘I’m 19 Madras’ My unit and fellowmen More than anything for me On earth, My words – the oath ultimate Until the last drop of blood enters my heart. Out of the cruelest of storm Or savagely v......Read the rest...