The Fragrance of Madurai - poem

 The Fragrance of Madurai- poem 

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The Fragrance of Madurai - poem 

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Aadi, Chithirai, Maasi—  

Avani’s outer streets;

Marat, Vadakku Masi,  

The lanes around the Mahal;

Streets circling temples,  

Alleys crossing every way;

Market mud, slick underfoot,  

And jasmine scenting the air.

There is Arya Bhavan,  

And Vilas for meat lovers;

Idlis with chutney—seven kinds,  

Kothu parotta with its curry.

There are temple festivals,  

And cinema shows in makeshift sheds;

Devotees mad about MGR,  

And fans who swear by Sivaji.

There is sweat,  

The honest toil of labour;

And empty swagger,  

The art of showing off.

There is the madness of anger,  

And the grace of folded hands.

--------Nagendra bharathi 

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