What is Naani?
Naani is one of India's most popular Telugu poems today. Naani means an expression of one and all.
Now you may wonder what Telugu is. Telugu is, in the most simple of explanations and terms, one of the 24 official languages of India and Telugu is also a people of India with a culture and history of their own. If you want more information than this about the history of the Telugu (the people) then let me know and I will provide you with sources of information along with a short essay.
Poem structure…
It consists of 4 lines with a total of 20 to 25 syllables with no particular syllable count per line. The poem is generally written about human relations or current statements but it is not tied to any particular subject.
A little history…
The Naani was introduced by Dr. N. Gopi, former vice-chancellor to Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Now my poem…well two poems
Seek the truth
Why hate all who are different?
Are you blind of the truth?
Why believe the lies?
Seek the truth inside
Look in my eyes
They do not see eye to eye
Blind of the truth they spread hate
For all who are different
Look in my eyes
Would you like to read some classical Telugu (Naani is a more modern form)…
For more Telugu poetry and specifically Classical Telugu poetry may I suggest reading “Classical Telugu Poetry an Anthology” Translated and edited into English by Velcheru Narayana Rao and David Shulman.
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Tue Mar 14, 2006 9:30 pm
animaanna
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Hello Eire
I like this form...nice flow. Sounds meditative.
Much love
Jillian _________________ "Poetry is the silent voice that is heard everywhere inside of us..."
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