Even God Needs Work to Do

By the time I was six, my father, a hobbyist in palmistry, wasconvinced I was a "e;born artist"e;. That prompted him to enrol mein one of Chennai's reputed institutions in classical dancing. The sensitivities I gained thereafter through the training Ireceived in two different classical dance forms, followed by mypursuits in singing, acting, photography,craft, public speaking, painting and acareer in advertising, eventually foundcommon ground in poetry-writing. Dance,in particular, did much to influence myfeelings about the Supreme Being whoseimplied presence in many of my poems,finds its way through praise, lovingcomplaint and even frustration. I think this world is beautiful notwithstanding the pain, povertyand persecution because the goodness overwhelms what is bad. I see beauty in the most ordinary things in life even as I walkby on the road. In fact, many of the poems I have written havebeen inspired by the endearing sights I have been exposed to onthe roadside. I am greatly troubled to think that I should soon be gone --- thereare too many things to see, love, admire, ponder over and enjoyon this earth! This book of poems, to say the least, is an open,unstoppable celebration of life!