Valapottukal
In this poem,SK undertakes a journey through Time.When I read
the first two lines,Emily Dickinson's poem "Because I could not
stop for Death' popped up in my mind:
Because I could not stop for Death
He kindly stopped for me
The carriage held but just ourselves
And Immortality
By coincidence,SK has used the imagery of the chariot,used by
Dickinson,which describes her journey together with Death.
'therottam' is a phrase widely used in Indian epics,and is dear to
the Indian psyche.The poet has created a nostalgic mood in this
poem,most probably referring to his own college days.Many of
us have gone through this bitter-sweet experience.The poet embarks
on this journey alone:
Ormathan theril
Njan mathramayini
As Time passes on,most of our cherished friendships,love affairs,
likes and dislikes fall by the roadside.
padi kadanna paribhavangalum
sahayathrikarum
iruttilevideyo
enne thirayunnu
The above lines show the unbridgable gap between the poet and
his former pals;a gap that widens as Time goes on.''iruttilevideyo'
is an apt metaphor that depicts the heavy sense of alienation.The
poet highlights the various aspects of the bygone days,such as love
and friendship.He uses a wide variety of metaphors and similes to
paint a gloomy picture of relationships that have faded into
oblivion.The title of the poem originates from:
valapottukal pol
adarnna pranayangal
It's significant that the poet mentions 'pranayangal',not pranayam,
as it is customary in campus life.The word ' Valapottukal' show
the ephemeral nature of college love.It's delicate,fragile,brittle..
...........kuttiyatu poya
souhrudangal
The phrase 'kuttiyattu poya'is very effective.It's a 'nadan' phrase
used by the ordinary people.
The poet also refers to the naughtiness they had ,as youngsters ,in
the line:
kurumbukal,vikruthikal
Perhaps the poet's father didn't appreciate or encourage the poet's
literary talents and ambitions,and the poet may have been forced
to shelve his ambitions.
Chandra sparshamillatha
Vanyamee rathriyil
The above lines depict the gloomy situation faced by the poet.It's
an extension of the darkness already mentioned.
But there's a silver lining in the horizon.It's the memory of
his beloved mother,who had showered him with love.
Hrudyamay pookkunna mukham
snehamam pravine
Hrudayathilekku
parathi vitta ammathan mukham
The above lines are very touching and emotional.The metaphor of
the dove to represent love is most beautiful and effective.
For every human being,Amma is the eternal refuge from all that
is negative.Even if the whole world rejects you,forgets you or
dumps you,only the Amma comes to your rescue.Amma is the
source of our happiness,a fountain of sponaneous love,irrespective
of the passage of Time.
It goes without saying that the visuals complement the poem.
The light that shines on the solitary boy indicates the mother's love
dawning on him.
Over all,a good effort by the poet.
In this poem,SK undertakes a journey through Time.When I read
the first two lines,Emily Dickinson's poem "Because I could not
stop for Death' popped up in my mind:
Because I could not stop for Death
He kindly stopped for me
The carriage held but just ourselves
And Immortality
By coincidence,SK has used the imagery of the chariot,used by
Dickinson,which describes her journey together with Death.
'therottam' is a phrase widely used in Indian epics,and is dear to
the Indian psyche.The poet has created a nostalgic mood in this
poem,most probably referring to his own college days.Many of
us have gone through this bitter-sweet experience.The poet embarks
on this journey alone:
Ormathan theril
Njan mathramayini
As Time passes on,most of our cherished friendships,love affairs,
likes and dislikes fall by the roadside.
padi kadanna paribhavangalum
sahayathrikarum
iruttilevideyo
enne thirayunnu
The above lines show the unbridgable gap between the poet and
his former pals;a gap that widens as Time goes on.''iruttilevideyo'
is an apt metaphor that depicts the heavy sense of alienation.The
poet highlights the various aspects of the bygone days,such as love
and friendship.He uses a wide variety of metaphors and similes to
paint a gloomy picture of relationships that have faded into
oblivion.The title of the poem originates from:
valapottukal pol
adarnna pranayangal
It's significant that the poet mentions 'pranayangal',not pranayam,
as it is customary in campus life.The word ' Valapottukal' show
the ephemeral nature of college love.It's delicate,fragile,brittle..
...........kuttiyatu poya
souhrudangal
The phrase 'kuttiyattu poya'is very effective.It's a 'nadan' phrase
used by the ordinary people.
The poet also refers to the naughtiness they had ,as youngsters ,in
the line:
kurumbukal,vikruthikal
Perhaps the poet's father didn't appreciate or encourage the poet's
literary talents and ambitions,and the poet may have been forced
to shelve his ambitions.
Chandra sparshamillatha
Vanyamee rathriyil
The above lines depict the gloomy situation faced by the poet.It's
an extension of the darkness already mentioned.
But there's a silver lining in the horizon.It's the memory of
his beloved mother,who had showered him with love.
Hrudyamay pookkunna mukham
snehamam pravine
Hrudayathilekku
parathi vitta ammathan mukham
The above lines are very touching and emotional.The metaphor of
the dove to represent love is most beautiful and effective.
For every human being,Amma is the eternal refuge from all that
is negative.Even if the whole world rejects you,forgets you or
dumps you,only the Amma comes to your rescue.Amma is the
source of our happiness,a fountain of sponaneous love,irrespective
of the passage of Time.
It goes without saying that the visuals complement the poem.
The light that shines on the solitary boy indicates the mother's love
dawning on him.
Over all,a good effort by the poet.
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