A Poet's Journey by Manivillie Kanagasabapathy
Since it is national poetry month in Canada, I wanted to share some of my favourite poems and the reasons they mean so much to me. "Beauty" is special to me for three reasons. 1- The act of writing The first is for the simple act of writing the poem. It's the first poem I've… Continue reading The Story of “Beauty” – My FU Poem
Recently I shared that I would be taking part in the Scotiabank 140 character challenge - #ScotiaLovesBooks. To qualify for the contest, you had to submit stories told in 140 characters or less. So, I did it; mainly for the fact that I hadn't written in so long, and the thought of telling a 140… Continue reading Scotia Loves Books Part 2
Nothing has re-ignited my passion for writing as much as the #ScotiaLovesBooks contest. After a friend shared the contest with me through a group chat, I was so excited to be able to stretch my creative muscles, while challenging myself to do better. The #ScotiaLoveBooks contest challenges writers to tell a story in 140 characters… Continue reading Scotia Loves Books Contest
Nuit Blanche is a big deal in Toronto. It is perhaps the most significant art show our city has. But what makes it so unique, is that it’s free! Every exhibit and every show are accessible to the public, including young people like me, who didn't necessarily grow up surrounded by art as a form… Continue reading Event Announcement: Nuit Blanche 2018
Very excited to share this news. I will be presenting at the "Tam Fam Lit Jam" event on June 9, 2018, from 4.00PM - 6.00PM, at 499 Church Street. From the Event page: The Tam Fam Lit Jam will be a bilingual evening of readings from established and emerging Tamil poets/authors. The event will feature: P. Ahilan… Continue reading Tam Fam Lit Jam – Poetry Readings
"Unseen Darkness" is one of my favourite pieces and most powerful collaborations. It provided me with an opportunity to work with the talented at artist, Thiviyaa Sehasothy of Art by Thiviyaa, and Dilani Bala, Photographer extraordinaire. But as in the true nature of collabs, this piece extended past the three of us, and has a story of… Continue reading Unseen Darkness, Collabs, and ANBU
They don’t understand. they can try stealing my magic, But it is the infinite will of the universe. Recharging and replenishing. Connected to a neverending stream that fuels the light in the expanse. They don’t understand. They cannot steal what is freely given. © Manivillie Kanagasabapathy
I am not the girl you rescue, but that doesn't mean I am not looking for someone who can slay dragons. Just in my version, we would slay each others' monsters. © Manivillie Kanagasabapathy
You asked me for a place in my heart, I didn’t know how to tell you, I had no pieces left. © Manivillie Kanagasabapathy
You may give me pain but you can never hurt me, that privilege is reserved for those who have burrowed into this masochistic heart. © Manivillie Kanagasabapathy AN: I have truly missed challenging myself and posting. Thus, I am very excited to share this poem - these words have been in my head all week,… Continue reading Week 2/ 2018: Cracked
