Those Neem Trees - Sanna Ratnavel

Those neem trees stood quietly, as if they had witnessed everything without ever speaking. Reading the poem, I was taken back to a time when life moved more slowly, when thoughts had depth and emotions found gentle expression. My husband's words in this piece carry a softness that is rarely seen in his other works. There was calmness in his tone, but beneath it lay a deep concern for human suffering. What touched me most was his silent support for those who had been hurt without reason. He did not speak loudly or accuse directly, but his lines carried a quiet strength. He seemed to stand beside the innocent people who were affected by the actions of those in power, offering them dignity through his words. It is not easy to write with such restraint while still conveying truth. My younger brother, Dr Sanna Ratnavel's translation has preserved this delicate balance. It allows the feeling to travel across language without losing its meaning. Together, the poem and its translation become a bridge between memory and reflection. The neem trees remain, not just as part of nature, but as symbols of endurance, compassion, and silent witness to the struggles of ordinary lives.

- Logamani.Na. Kamarasan, W/O Eminent Poet.Na.Kamarasan,