‘Paattam 1. Khidilam idea’

 Was sipping to a Latte @ one of the COSTA Coffee’s in Doha. That is when the star (s)trek me, that Giant robot walked towards me, Mayavi ran into me, Poombatta sat on my shoulder, Kapeesh started mocking me and Shikari Shambu fell on me ‘dhapp’…n then a lot of mumble rumble happened. After much deliberation I said ‘ok’ to all of them. Then came the ‘khidilam idea’.

I am dedicating this piece to the place that made me. Full love to you J. Tri-Van-Drum or like my ‘Thaatha’ (grandpa) used to say ‘Maram-Vandi-Maddhalam’

What was I waiting for all this time? Bhagavante oro leelavilasangaley!

I was born here. In a typical ‘pattaru’ (tam-bram) family. I still remember ‘maamaamai’ (my granny) saying ‘naan unnai first time parka vallay, because u were a girl. I wanted a grandson. Ana ippo, I cant even think of a day without talking to you’. This was way back in 2003, the year she left me L

I played, monkeyed, fooled around, befriended, gathered enemies,  schooled, learned, fought, fantasized, got involved, infatuated. I lived, loved, hated, ate, sang, danced, mocked, bullied, faulted..I was accepted, evicted, pulled, pushed, mesmerized, punished, rewarded, respected.. I laughed, cried, gave, took, saw, viewed, spoke, heard, walked, ran, jumped, dumped, hummed… and finally left the place for good! I mean what more could i ask for.. Still I left it..Never to return for better?

‘Oru vattam koodiyen ormakal meyunna thirumuttathethuvan moham…’

To be continued..