Joint Poetry by Venkataraman L.N. and Joseph Kurian
November 8, 2022
Music From a Pale Mind
September 14, 2022
For an ear (reprise)
September 13, 2022
The Elderflower song (reprise)
9 of 10 in the Jemverse series ‘Music II’
Heavy scent floating in the air with sunshine after the rain The music echoes with a sweet harmonious refrain Daisy-like the clusters sing the Elderflower’s song and breathing deep the fragrance I hum and sing along
September 12, 2022
Seagulls, the sea and a song (reprise #2)
September 11, 2022
Early hours radio (reprise)
7 of 10 in the Jemverse series ‘Music II’
Radio in the early hours heard whilst half asleep Subliminal soft whispers just enough to keep Songs that come the daybreak are still inside my head So I’ll look them up on Youtube and watch the video instead
September 10, 2022
Rhythm II (reprise)
September 9, 2022
Dancing to life (reprise)
5 of 10 in the ‘Music II’ series from Jemverse
I danced on a quay at Emsworth playing a really big drum The crowds from the town all following us and everyone having fun I danced with Pride in Brighton ‘neath a rainbow coloured flag The crowds of people partying in the sun made me feel glad
September 7, 2022
Tipple (reprise)
3 of 10 in the ‘Music II’ series from Jemverse
In these fragile days of Autumn When I am flustered by strong gales There’s something to look forward to The partaking of fine ales A tipple of an evening When the weather is like this Gives a little taste of summer With its happiness and bliss
September 6, 2022
Constant (reprise)
September 5, 2022
Lifting (reprise)
1 of 10 in the ‘Music II’ series from Jemverse
Like a strong hand to lift my soul Music comes again And as my rock begins to roll Sunshine comes to play Like a fishing net to catch my blues Music drains away All the cobwebs which have gathered In the corridors of grey
August 26, 2022
Vinyl Revival
July 9, 2022
Rolling days

Sixty five thousand people gathered and we were in the crowd in London's Hyde Park in July to hear the Stones play loud A bucket list ticked off right there sixty years of Rolling Stones and Sal and I were part of that before we headed home Mick Jagger, Ronnie Wood and 'Keef' all there for the hotspots whilst all the crowd with one accord raised hands for Charlie Watts
May 18, 2022
Eurovision 22

Watching Eurovision Twenty Two aghast with whoops and cheers we watched as UK on the boards got its first points in years Every time a twelve was called to UK, loud we hailed for this history in the making that our 'spaceman' had regaled Yet, saying that, the public vote to place the winning sound was absolutely justified when Ukraine's turn came round
April 30, 2022
Gigsters Divine

Though many bands we've seen it's been six years since last we all were collectively 'the gigsters' at least, as I recall But last night for Divine Comedy the 'Gigsters' were united once again all six together as each had been invited 'Divine' was most appropriate as superlative this evening the 'Gigsters' doing what we do for friendship's steadfast meaning
April 3, 2022
A re-discovery

In the loft I found boxes of music forgotten CDs boxed ages ago Downloaded to iPods listened to then when I was much younger you know So the discovery now of these treasures is such that I'm smitten all over again the i-Pods replaced with the streaming of now these are so much like an old friend And though there's surely suspect content in there as my taste has changed over time the joy of the challenge to listen again is something that is wholly mine
March 19, 2022
Cue the music

The ambience grew as house lights dimmed and the crowd with breath abated whooped and cheered as music played which they had long awaited Tickets purchased two years past with promise to fruition as the Paris troupe performed and sang with flamboyant intuition For each they knew, the cast and crowd this happening, this evening was like a breath not breathed before with wonderment and meaning
February 16, 2022
Day songs
On the edge of a morning walking down from the bridge I hummed a tune for the day with my headphones on I walked along with a smile as I went on my way
February 15, 2022
Being me
Went to a gig with no masks in sight well, each to their own and each to their plight as although the music was fantastic to see Covid's still with us and Omicron's free so I masked right up and tapping my feet got into the music in spite of the heat safe in the knowledge I'm as safe as can be so I'll enjoy here the life and keep on being me
December 28, 2021
Drifting away
Red Snapper Mojo floating I'm here, relaxed and me listening to the stereo the perfect place to be Life goes on around about and I'm ok with that as I am in my element chilled out to be exact
November 30, 2021
Season songs

Golden my streets but it won't be for long for though sweet are my words quite short is my song They look lovely right now when the sunshine is bright but lacklustre in rain and leaden at night And as winter creeps in my songs peter out for I run out of lyrics with gusto to shout and my golden turns grey as the music it dies for instead of the carpet hard frost often lies
November 22, 2021
A revitalisation of cheer

Hiding in long shadows of a small gig still I stood listening to the music but wishing that I could find there the enjoyment that my friends and others there clearly understood as in the moment there they shared Yet despite the disappointment in the long shadows here with me a certain feeling lingered that I knew with certainty Said I was meant to be here as this venue and this place was testament and evidence of promise born from grace
November 15, 2021
No word to complain
Sat with no surrender as waves washed over me cocooned here in sound in my own symphony Cancelling all externals AirPod Pros they do their thing and as spine tingles I am lost to words I softly sing This is a beautiful moment dreamlike I drift away lost as music envelopes me here at the end of day And if this is like a heaven this moment, this refrain in an element I will be with no word to complain
November 6, 2021
Music Days IV
Days listening to music the most cathartic ones I know to while away a lazy day and watch the hours go And my varied and eclectic taste will many genres see from rock and pop and classical all there to keep me free And then when spine's been tingled and tears of joy I've spilled the knowing look behind my eyes shows I have been fulfilled
November 3, 2021
Public Service Broadcasting

Brighton's Dome, a place I've missed whilst Covid's kept us in for live music's long hiatus which has bordered on a sin But though the virus is still with us freedom has now found a way to open up the doors again 'Thank Goodness' hear me say! As last week with good friends I'd not seen for two long years returned to Brighton's Dome for a live gig a treat we all have earned
September 19, 2021
Music doing its thing
Sometimes a quiet tune playing softly satisfies catches the mood and softens quietly around ragged edges calming me completely But sometimes only loud fits AirPod Pros resonate with the volume north of eleven it still catches and calms and glistens calming me completely