Ouch!!! It hurts...

Sometimes it hurts

When loved ones hurt

We stand helpless

When they act selfish

We search for a clue

And try to figure what went wrong

We hope desperately

Await those old days to return

Hoping for the best to happen

Wondering how worst things could ever happen

Reliving those old magical days

Recalling those lovely days

Nights elongate

Seasons change

But the love never fades

Though the pain remains

Dear Sunlight

Please don’t hurt

I have seen love in your eyes

I know it never once lied

I don’t know what to say

I am searching for you, are you there?

You may have moved on

Share the secret so that I too can carry on

Crystal

It was a moment of serendipity

Hundreds of violins played in unity

I could feel the intensity

Scampering towards me at a huge velocity

What hit me was a puzzle

I tried hard to solve the riddle

I did not give up the struggle

My eyes never lost the twinkle

I hoped to keep my emotions neutral

I strived hard not to feel mutual

The fight within was not casual

I knew that I was not feeling as usual

Eventually, it became clear as crystal

I understood I was feeling something special

Reciprocating it seemed essential

I was gleaming for it was clear as crystal

As a part of prompt given by One Single Impression

Confidence

“Only I can do that”

He yells to the World at the pitch of voice

The peak of arrogance

“I can also do”

He says to the World with conviction

The streak of confidence

Thin line separate

Arrogance and confidence

So better be cautious

Saguni - சகுனி

Debutant director Shankar Dhayal’s “Saguni” is a story about Kamalakannan alias Kamal (Karthi) coming to Chennai to rescue his ancestral property from Government acquisition. The rest of the story deals with varied situations that he faces in the course of attaining his goal. Rather whether he achieves his goal at all!

Kamal meets Rajini alias Appadhurai, brilliantly played by Santhanam. Their chemistry and timing is impeccable. The duo steals the show and proves that they have a long way to go as a combo.

Of course there is a Sree Devi played by a new comer, Pranitha. She is used more for ornamentation. She is the usual beauty who falls for all-brains hero and breaks up by blindly following what mother says.

The movie is backed with a brilliant cast who portray their limited role commendably.

Radhika Sharathkumar steals our hearts. Her transition from a ruthless money lender to a respectable politician is well showcased.

I really think that Prakashraj has to go for other shades of roles. He dazzles as a filthy politician, but nothing new or promising from the role; for both the actor and the audiences.

Kiran is a surprise. So are my favorites – Anushka and Andrea. Roja comes for a short while, yet stands in heart.

Nasser is awesome. He gleams in his role. He is a seasoned actor and that can be easily seen in his acting.

But who is the show stealer?

Karthi, of course! His comic sense… Those scenes where he tries to impress his love… And that glint in his eyes whenever he draws a plan for the downfall of Prakashraj… It is evident that he will reach places in no time!

No one else?

There is a much bigger show stealer – Santhanam. He is getting better and better like a bottle of wine. His voice modulation… Body language… Dialog delivery and the chemistry he shares with Karthi make him the uncrowned mass-entertainer.

Who said the movie is impeccable?

Music is by G V Prakash Kumar. None of the songs stays. All are random and hardly catchy. There are a few loopholes in the foundation of the script per se.

But why I liked the film?

Though the movie is the game of dirty politics, murder… Death… Heroic fights and high pitch shrills are not there. Thank God! It flows easily. The narrative is so swift that audiences get no time to sit back and dwell into the loose ends. I loved the dialogs. There are quite a few appealing ones – “busy city… pasi citizens”

So Locomente says…

Go for it…

An assured mass entertainment…

Guaranteed!

Rajini, Kamal, Sreedevi combo always rocks!!

Never disappoints!!!

Summer Solstice

Scintillating Sun

Gifting precious beads of sweat

Its summer Solstice

Its summer Solstice

Neither dewdrops nor rainbows

Fierce Sun spreading tan

As a part of Tackle It Tuesday

Support

I tasted failure

They extended their support

I worked harder

Success wagged tails

Their support well rewarded

I became the happiest

Without their support

Success would have been a dream

Rather distant dream

As a part of Haiku Challenge

Thank you – A 75,000 times!!!

The drive to write

Coupled with thirst for words

Wavering mind

Flowing thoughts

Slowly, obsession to observe followed

Desire to express in words reigned

Eventually, pondered for my flair

What followed was pretty fair

Some crazy

Some messy

Plethora of poetry

Few crafty

And a few story

Thus my baby blog was born

Now taking valiant yet tiny steps

Towards winning hearts

Towards making me proud

She is 245 days old today

And she has gathered 75,000 page views

So… here I am to say

THANK YOU – A 75,000 TIMES!!!!

Yay!!! Its platinum jubilee celebration time… I am so happy. Celebration time always tickles me. I giggle like a teenager and dream of dancing like a peacock.

I wish to jump up and reach out to the sky. I never thought I could write regularly. My baby blog taught me to observe, think and capture. It made me think differently and write habitually.

The blog made me explore into a new foray – Haiku. Thanks to a blog friend, Valli. Her blogs introduced me to the World of Haiku. Initially, I didn’t understand the concept. I erred. Then, like a little tot, I learnt from my mistakes.

I have to thank my little brother, Vijay. He used to ruthlessly slaughter me whenever I commit spelling mistakes callously. His criticism would scare me. So I used to read and re-read my blog posts ensuring spelling mistakes are minimal, if not eliminated in total.

There was a time when I used to keep my fingers crossed expecting “Locomente” to appear in Google search. Now, my blog is ranked among the best Indian blogs of the year 2011-2012.

The growth has been phenomenal and I feel like a proud parent. A child is not only influenced by its parents but by its surroundings also. So, I am here to thank my stars – my readers.

Oops! But, I don’t know how to thank my patient and encouraging readers. A “thank you” would be too formal and too minimal. They are helping me to grow. They are supporting me and making me write more.

So here I vow to write more…

More regularly

Hopefully interestingly

And now the Locomente wishes to say…

Thank you – a 75,000 times!!!

Stranger became a friend!

Stranded in my daily life

Struggling to hold the Sunlight

Stripes of scars suffocating my thoughts

Stripped of my dreams

Stressed by the routine

Strode hurriedly for a break

Stranger that he was

Stared disgustingly

Struck in the middle, I glared back

Stranger's words reflection of mine

Stranger became a friend!

Rain… always a friend!!!

Rain… always a friend

Who follows us everywhere…

Brings happiness even to the onlooker

Such a divine blessing it is!

Rescues us from the merciless heat

And the foul sweat

How sweet rain is!

Makes the nature look more verdant

More pleasant and cool

Leaving our heart feeling fulfilled

Enthralled! Enticed!!

Am I doing the right thing?

I am not an experienced enough or knowledgeable enough person to differentiate between what is good and bad. I behave the way I find right in a given moment. I just ask one question, “Will I regret today’s action in the future?” The future may be anything as near as the very next second or light years farther.

Yes! I always care for the one word called “guilt”. A guilty mind is the most cursed mind. Once we start regretting, we tend to turn cursed automatically. A flurry of questions would suffocate you from within.

“I should not have done that”

“I feel so bad for doing that”

“How bad I am as a person”

And many such other repercussions!

Hence, it is always better to ask yourself…

“Am I doing the right thing?”

“Will I feel bad about the action in the future?”

“Will I be held guilty for this?”

“Will the World blame me?”

“Will my action spoil someone else’s life?”

If answer to all of the above questions is “NO”, undoubtedly and confidently go ahead and do it. The World will stand by you. It will support you and conspire together to ensure that you reach your dreams.

All the best!!!

Kumbabishekam at Govindarajapuram!!!

The stretch of road seemed like one long abode

The otherwise gloomy lane was filled with people

Many faces were familiar and some were strange

Some were there after decades and some were there for the first time

An array of lights extended the needed radiance

Little girls were dressed in pattu paavadai

Married women were draped in traditional onbadhugajam podavai

Giggling girls and gossiping middle-aged

Scurrying boys ensuring that things are in place

In between a few stolen glances

Some falling in love and some pleading Him for getting back the lost love

Some girls were flinching, some were reciprocating

Jingling bells and mesmerizing hymns

Some feeling nostalgic and some relishing the moment with delight

Feeling of unison and moment for togetherness

Smiling faces and pride filled eyes

Indispensable hunger to record everything in the mental camera

So much going on and so much to observe

Ah… That was a month before

Yet… I could recall all nuances in detail

As if it happened just now; as if it is happening now

Such magical days they were

Surrounded by Vedic chants and divinity

The best five days; the best spent days

Here are the glimpses of those divine moments…

Venue             : Govindarajapuram, Palakkad

Deity              : Sri Varadaraja Perumal

Festive          : Ashtabandhana Kumbabishekam

Date               : 19^th May, 2012 to 23^rd May, 2012

Website         : http://www.govindarajapuram.com/

The bejewelled lane of Govindarajapuram Palakkad

Day 1 - Dhanyaadhivaasam (19^th May, 2012)

Day 2 – Panchagavyaadhivaasam (20^th May, 2012)

Day 3 – Ksheeraadhivaasam (21^st May, 2012)

Day 4 Morning – Jalaadhivaasam (22^nd May, 2012)

Day 4 Evening – Shayanaashivaasam (22^nd May, 2012)

The D-Day – Maha Kumbabhishekam (23^rd May, 2012)

Kaazhcha sheeveli

Others

How can I miss this out??

New Ulsava Moorthy

Thank you

She was patient

Patient enough to carry my priceless pocession – My camera

She captured moments

She gave those pictures life

She made this post possible

Thank you ammaji

This post would not be possible without you!!!!

So many eager eyes

Longing to get the first glimpse of Him

So that they can boast to the generations to follow

As if getting out of a chariot, He stepped out

His face was magical, smiling with innocence

We assumed that He should be happy seeing His new residents

Eyes became wet out of unexplainable delight

Ouch! But, his eyes were tied

As if carrying a new born baby

They cautiously and lovingly took him to his new abode

We all followed Him and so did divine chants

With you!!!

No…

I am not asking for Palace

I just need a space in your heart

To share my love with you!

No…

I am not asking for precious gems and jewels

I just need your precious time

To spend my life with you!

No…

I am not asking for perfectionist

I just need you forever and ever

To lead a perfect life with you!

Waiting

The World was calm and quite

All the living creatures seemed tiered

They were under the warmth of their shelter

Surrounded by their loved ones with tender

A hearty meal chewed with loads of chatter

And a few stolen moments with the lover

Busy teenagers chatting with friends

Mothers completing their daily chores

Fathers catching up with the World news

Wailing babies and snoring oldies

However, there I was

 Waiting and waiting

I was staring through the window sill

Silent drizzles evoking the earthy smell

Endless lights looking like a Princess’s jewel

Dazzling moon accompanied by diamond stars

Shrilling honks and swaying winds

Such a busy World it was out there

But, I was still waiting

With endless unanswered dreams

And an everlasting craving

My eyes were meandering

In search of the person claimed as mate by soul

It searched through the crowd in the earthy World

The wait seemed to be eternal

Heart was not ready to give up; I was not ready to give up

So, I am just waiting and waiting

Waiting for my other half who would sway me off my feet

Who would share my cries of happiness and grief

So there I was… Waiting!!!

As a part of prompt given by One Single Impression