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M. Mohankumar pens a set of short poems on an interesting mix of themes.

A Fairy Tale Life

An escape that leads to an unexpected set of events in a young boy’s life…M. Mohankumar pens a poem.

A Sea Captain’s Monologue

In Mohankumar’s poem, a sea captain speaks of someone else’s guilt on account of which he had to suffer.

Socrates

M. Mohankumar’s verse is a sneak peek into the life of the Greek philosopher, Socrates.

Father Looking for the Omen

In a poem inspired by incidents from his own life, M. Mohankumar talks about a father who wouldn’t let his son leave home unless he saw a certain auspicious omen.

Flowers on the Rocks of Pain

Inspired by a news report about a rebel-held town on the eastern outskirts of Damascus, besieged by the Government troops, M. Mohankumar writes a poem that celebrates hope and the resilience of the human spirit.

Let Bygones be Bygones

Inspired by real-life events, M. Mohankumar writes the tale of two cousins, who rediscover a thread of affection after five decades.

Grandmother’s Photo

As we move on in life, we carry things from the past only to lose them at some point in time. M. Mohankumar’s poem is about the photograph of a grandmother and her memory itself.

A Lump In the Breast

Mohankumar’s story traces the emotional roller-coaster that a man puts himself through when he spots a small lump in his left breast.