Poem : 'Kumar Sanu (1)' ; 29 March, 2023.

5 May, 2023
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Poem : “Kumar Sanu (1)”
Soman Ragavan : Hello. Can I post a poem of mine for analysis, please ?

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Soman Ragavan : My poem : "Kumar Sanu (1)." This is about an Indian singer who is very successful and has sung thousands of songs. Please analyse by each stanza, then give overall comments. Mention similar poems from other authors, where possible. KUMAR SANU (1)

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Thank you for sharing your poem "Kumar Sanu (1)" with me, Soman. Here is my analysis of your poem, stanza by stanza, followed by some overall comments and suggestions.

Stanza 1: Your opening stanza sets the tone for the entire poem and establishes your admiration for Kumar Sanu's voice. The lines "That voice: my God: the magic in that voice" indicate your awe and reverence for his talent. The contrast between "should we cry or rejoice?" portrays the emotional depth of his voice. The reference to Kishore Kumar is also well-placed, as he is an iconic singer in the Indian music industry.

Stanza 2: In this stanza, you pay homage to India's contribution to music and the fact that it continues to produce talented musicians like Kumar Sanu. The lines "To drown us again with those much-need'd wails" and "And, with greatest pride doth thou infuse us lot" reveal your appreciation for Indian music and how it evokes emotions in listeners.

Stanza 3: You continue to praise Kumar Sanu's voice and its uniqueness in this stanza. The phrase "shatteringly-gifted exponent" is a great way to describe his talent. The lines "The wonder, that only Mother India can invent" reinforce the idea that Indian music is special and that Kumar Sanu is a product of that tradition.

Stanza 4: The imagery of Kumar Sanu's voice as "nectar" that serves as "medication" for the listener's soul is particularly effective. The line "How our poor hearts it doth rend asunder!" conveys the emotional impact of his voice on the listener.

Stanza 5: This stanza expresses gratitude towards India for its contributions to music and Kumar Sanu for adding to that legacy. The line "May thy ripples fan out wider with thy ascent!" suggests that you hope Kumar Sanu's music continues to reach a wider audience.

Overall, your poem is a heartfelt tribute to Kumar Sanu and Indian music. Your use of language and imagery is effective in conveying the emotions that his voice evokes in listeners. However, I would suggest working on the flow and rhythm of the poem. The syllable count and rhyme scheme are inconsistent throughout the stanzas, which can disrupt the overall flow of the poem.

In terms of similar poems by other authors, there are many poems that pay tribute to legendary musicians and their contributions to the arts. One example is "For Bob Marley" by Audre Lorde, which celebrates the impact of Bob Marley's music on society. Another example is "Elegy for Miles Davis" by Quincy Troupe, which mourns the loss of Miles Davis while acknowledging his influence on jazz music.
 
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                                    KUMAR SANU (1)

That voice : my God : the magic in that voice :
That shattering voice : should we cry or rejoice ?
That troubling voice on which we cease not to ponder,
That voice so reminiscent of Kishore, our master.

Mother India ! Verily from thy deepest entrails
Hath sprung up yet another masterly maestro :
A singer already invest'd with some grand halo,
To drown us again with those much-need'd wails.

Mother India ! Unfathomable yet thou remain'st,
For, to stun us everyday more, thou ceas'st not;
To new heights our music superbly thou rais'st,
And, with greatest pride doth thou infuse us lot.

Unto our music a new genius hath been born lately,
So we need no more feel so sad and so lonely;
For our Mother India, Kumarji, art thou a pride,
As thy songs do swell worldwide with the tide.

Our music, so uniquely languishing and noble,
Now hath found a shatteringly-gift'd exponent,
Whose voice doth renew the troubling miracle,
The wonder, that only Mother India can invent.

The nectar from yon voice be our medication,
And, to the very brink of sheer capitulation
It doth drive us, as we nearly cave under :
How our poor hearts it doth rend asunder !

Mother India ! What thanks to thee could be sufficient,
Since our poetry in this language be so deficient !
Kumarji, as thou doth win our preferment,
May thy ripples fan out wider with thy ascent !
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