Thanam - The Rhythm by Neria H. Hebbar

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Thanam - The Rhythm

by Dr. Neria H. Hebbar

Thanam is the rhythm that occurs naturally. The natural phenomenon in the world is guided by ‘Rta’, the unity of nature, an order that is constant and repetitive akin to the beat of a drum. The moods of this Caribbean Island come alive in these photographs taken by Marco Tan, a student at St. George’s University in Grenada, over a period of two years, while living in Granada. Wind churns the waters of the ocean A precursor to human life in motion The blue skies and the waters It’s the tranquility that matters The skies blue and the water emerald A peaceful scene they herald A tiled home to relax and stretch To admire this painting and sketch When the sun sinks and light fades The colors change into different shades Two flags blowing in the wind Two nations, but of one kind The blessed island with its lagoon A fine example of the creator’s boon On the sand the waves dance and frolic A sight to soothe the melancholic On the sand a lonely tree Beckons to enjoy the spree A bell tower and observatory To watch nature’s conservatory As the civilizations approach Does the pristine island reproach? Black sand awaits advancing waves Like a lover for his love craves Playing silent music they stand With their hairy heads as if in a music band As the journeyer finds his way The serenading trees sway Like sentries at the gateway they stand Garlanded by the flora of the island Rejuvenation of life is relentless Recycling of life is effortless A patchwork of houses on the land And the artwork in the emerald sand The greenery, azure sky and blue water Does the poetry of nature have an author? Did the artist spill some paint, To make this picture quaint? A lonely boat makes its way home And wait till morrow again to sail in the foam From the sky comes the light divine On the love gazebo brightly shine

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18-Jul-2004

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