poem – Madras Ponnu

BY madras.ponnu January 12, 2026

the last sip

sitting with that last sip,just a moment longer. the emptiness in the cup,means the start of day. duties await, life,one among many,speck in the universe,running doesn’t stop. through all the emotions,duty,…[...]

BY madras.ponnu April 12, 2021

it takes effort

they look similar, the browns that can’t be told apart. the tea stands in stark contrast the coffee typically doesn’t blend in. at first glance, in sync. the perfection of…[...]

BY madras.ponnu October 4, 2020

is it too much to ask?

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BY madras.ponnu September 4, 2018

migraine

this time i dont fold i dont give in i dont curl up i dont wish to die this time i feel seek solace the sting outside is worse than…[...]

BY madras.ponnu June 28, 2018

what hannah said…

that amazing feeling, the validation of a belief. that you were right, while someone else was not. but for the very first time, she told me i was right. i…[...]

BY madras.ponnu May 13, 2018

happy mothers day… to me

you made me a mother even when i am not. you made me a mother even when i cant. i put you before me i dint know when or how.…[...]

BY madras.ponnu April 18, 2018

how do you fight your fight?

how do you fight? how do you fight your fight? do you stay firm and fair? go by the norms of the masses or the ones made up by you?…[...]

BY madras.ponnu April 4, 2018

no mud no lotus

decisions that take you forward, decisions that halt your pace. what makes us do what we do? do we truly chose our place? are we mere players of chance, in…[...]