Lake in Kollam

Chinese fishing nets along the lakeshore

Waiting for fishes to find their way to the net

It was a surprise as it was seen mostly in Kochi 

I watched the nets from the boat jetty

Enjoying the peace and the breeze 

Explored the lake that looked huge

Away from the bustles of the cities 

Children were playing in the shallow waters

There is a temple nearby with plenty of trees

There were concrete benches for relaxing 

It was a tourist place that attracted strangers 

With my friend, I waited for the bus

From the distance, we saw a huge boat

Full of passengers, heading towards the jetty

We wondered why we didn't come by that boat!

 

 #Kollam #Lake #GodsOwnCountry #Kerala

Rain - A curse

Rain evokes fond memories of a hilly village

Magically transforming the idle soil green

Springs drooling towards the river downhill

Barren canal uphill raising pool of tadpoles  

Paddy fields brimming again before harvest

Transformation of a lean river into a monster

That overpowers the old stone bridge ferociously

But it never took any life nor displaced people

 

Now, rain evokes haunting memories of a forgettable past

Echo of the rain droplets brought life back to scars in the heart

Bringing back the shades of beloved voices that opted silence

Along with the dreams and romances that they left behind

The untold truths are hiding in some distant hearts for long

Leaves the mind emotionally drained and craving for closure

Making the lonely nights unbearable with endless thoughts

Depraving the mind peace and sleep, an unforgiving torture

 

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