I liked the poem Onaththappane kathu.Kunjamini of this poem is a symbol of all who lives in anticipation. In the days of long ago Malayalees firmly believed that Mahabali will visit them Onam day unseen and unheard. Now everyone knows it is only a myth. In this poem you have shown how someone can make our life hell. Kunjamini had lost everything while asleep. Sleep may be a symbol of ignorance. Now she has no escape except to wait for the man who did harm to her. But , will he come? When we do mistake when others inflict pain and trouble to us we all turn to prayer. Here the poet is praying to Vishnu. Why Vishnu?I think you know that Vishnu had actually pushed down the Mahabali a beneficient king to the nether land. I think you want to convey that we have to forgive those who do harm to us and wait for them to welcome. Then again you indicate that their arrival may be uncertain so pray.
The poem is shown the plight of weak and ignorant in the society who are exploited by the rich and powerful. Those poor people have no choice but to live in anticipation.
Puzha has given a good illustration to the poem. They depicted a sage and not the picture of Mahabali. Sages can grant boon and Kunjamini needs one.
Good luck to you Peter Neendoor
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-Sudheeran, New York, New York, United States of America
