Chengottu Mala (Chengottu Hills)*: (Malayalam Poem by T P Rajeevan published in Mathrubhumi Weekly April 29-May 5, 2018) At the beginning of the Universe Accompanying God I came walking. Once we reached here God left Asking me to guard This earth and YOU. From that day, I’m standing here. Eyes open, Having no rest, Or sleep. 2 I share the body with God, So, my wounds are not visible. I owe my voice and language also, To God. So, You don’t understand what I say, You are not able to hear when I cry! 3 Standing here, I can see everything, Can listen, Without moving a single step, I can go anywhere and return. I have watched Vasco D’ Gama Landing at Kappad. I have seen, By burning the arsenal, Zamorin, ladies and children Immolating themselves! In the eastern forests, I listen to the roaring of Trees and animals. I come to know, When the Arabian Sea become wild, Without any apparent reason. I follow w