AATHIRAI

The sigh of the sandy forests of Mullai that lost the monsoon walks holding a raindrop umbrella in the poem that floats on a mirage. Wavefolk dance on the seashore waving hands. The arms of the wave that slaps the rocks hard pick up the trees floating on the seas and perform silambam. On the beach where starships berth, karuvaadu become fishes. Only Aathirai with her hopes still not dry waits in the Neidal land. ~Sri 2245 :: 17032020 :: Noida #Note Mullai : A pasture of grass and shrubs. Silambam : A martial art using a sturdy wooden pole. Karuvaadu : Kippers or dried fish. Neidal land : Maritime area. Aathirai : A woman who plays an important role in the Tamil epic Manimekalai. The reference to her waiting is drawn from the epic where she is dissuaded from committing suicide by an Oracle that assures the safe return of her husband .