Excited to announce that I will be doing a virtual reading of my poems at the Toronto International Festival of Authors. The event will be on Thursday, October 22, 2020 from 5pm - 7pm. Register at https://festivalofauthors.ca/register/
Category: Poem
Tam Fam Lit Jam
Event Announcement - I will be sharing my poetry on the Tam Fam Lit Jam event on Saturday, October 10, 2020, between 3 pm - 5 pm. Details below - you can register at https://tamfamlitjam.eventbrite.ca. TAM FAM LIT JAM Event Details It will be an online event of fiction, poetry, and an open mic! Our featured… Continue reading Tam Fam Lit Jam
Prayer for Myself
I am sorry For the scars I gave you. Forgive me For not listening to your hurt. I thank you For being by my side. I love you For letting yourself heal. © Manivillie Kanagasabapathy AN: The poem is inspired by my recent meditative practice of Ho'oponopono, a Hawaiian prayer for forgiveness in all relationships,… Continue reading Prayer for Myself
Rooted to the Truth
I am rooted in your history, our paths intertwined. The awakening of humanity; opening hearts to injustice souls connecting through time. Liberation through freedom, voices aligning through love. Change is not a dream, but a truth to be lived. © Manivillie Kanagasabapathy AN: A collaboration with one of my favourite artist - the always amazing Thiviyaa… Continue reading Rooted to the Truth
Pas de Deux
You should run, once you fall in my trap you are mine left wondering where you were running to. © Manivillie Kanagasabapathy
The Promise of a Woman
She will cry over you. Filing up oceans with her pain. But be warned; once she is done, she will never drink from that cup again. © Manivillie Kanagasabapathy
Crossroads
I am tired of chasing an emotion that refuses to stay. To keep running after you, who wants to stay ahead and free. I want to tell you not to rush, the path that you have taken has already left me behind. I am staying still now. No longer willing to chase what refuses to… Continue reading Crossroads
Letting Go
Open mind inhale. Open heart exhale. Open mind release. Open heart accept. © Manivillie Kanagasabapathy
Gemini Moon
Shadows exist because of the light. The more you shine, the deeper the shadow. The greater the darkness, the more you illuminate. © Manivillie Kanagasabapathy AN: Another piece inspired by the new moon workshop - I share my work in the group and usually challenge myself to write something new for the group. The Gemini… Continue reading Gemini Moon
Blackbird
I want to love myself to the point that old traumas roll off my skin, like water falling from wings, The droplets of my healing nourishing parched souls, so that they too may find their wings and fly once more. © Manivillie Kanagasabapathy
