A NAANI

Michael Edwards

 

 

A NAANI

 

 

In idle contemplation

the reach of instinct

abandons reserve

and retrospection.

 

 

  

 

 

Naani is one of Indian's most popular Telugu poems. It consists of 4 lines, the total lines consists of 20 to 25 syllables. The poem is not bounded to a particular subject. Generally it depends upon human relations and current statements. This poetry was introduced by one of the renowned Telugu poets Dr. N.Gopi.

  • Author: Michael Edwards (Offline Offline)
  • Published: May 13th, 2018 00:02
  • Comment from author about the poem: A small geum just coming into flower to accompany today's poem.
  • Category: Unclassified
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Comments3

  • orchidee

    A fine 'nana there Michael. Oops, not banana, but naani!

    • Michael Edwards

      Not a Nanna nor a Poppa but a naani - daft spelling 'ent it!

    • Goldfinch60

      Good write and form Michael.

    • BRIAN & ANGELA

      Thanks MICHAEL ~ We can learn much from Eastern Poets in both FORM & FUNCTION ! Thanks for EDUCATING ~ Yours BRIAN ~ the recent heatwave (85F+ in Essex !) together with an abundance of Rain has really coaxed the Spring Flowers (wild and cultivated) out of their seeds ! Please check my Poem for today ~ There is a lovely Spring Meadow in the video ~ Your Friend BRIAN

      • Michael Edwards

        Thanks Brian - yes the wild life and garden flowers are now all wide awake and at their best.



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