VISHNU B. UNNITHAN - POEMS

The Soul
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Vishnu B. Unnithan is a doctor from Mumbai with a thriving passion for surgery. 

When he manages to spare time, he finds happiness in suturing words together. He currently serves as a contributor to The Artifice. His recent work has been published in American Diversity Report, Literary Yard and Academy of the Heart and Mind. He has been published in over ten anthologies including The Anthology of Great Indian Poems, The Bridge and Love, From a Distance. He is the founder of a now archived blog, The Jovial Glutton.

His arsenal includes such enviable superpowers like the ability to fantasize about food even in the midst of a pertinent crisis. He romances the English language and loves quotes; some of which may inadvertently find their way into his writings: a few, inspired and always, entirely original.

​You were a delight to be around,
a genuine gem the world had found.
Empathetic and in an eternal quest to enhance your encyclopaedic knowledge,
you were betrothed to virtue in a dedicated lifelong marriage.
Sensitive yet lion hearted, ambitious yet considerate,
concerned about the welfare of each of your mates.
In the face of personal troubles, you never made a big fuss,
in everyone's life, your reassuring presence was a big plus.
You put in your best every single day,
that ensured that when the end may
come, you would be more than just another urn of ash,
deeply missed and fondly remembered
by the world that you left behind.
 
A tribute to one who carved his path to greatness,
To his legend, history has borne witness.

 

The Navratna Friend
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Your will is the strongest of them all,
so said the mirror on the wall.
Eternally composed and perenially resilient,
in your vicinity, evil shall never ferment.
Deep thinker above mindless chatter,
you accurately judge which battles matter.
With a cheerful smile and sagacious grace,
all challenges you masterfully ace.
Dedicated to your duty and helping all,
with your work ethic, you dwarf all.
A pillar of support,
you are a fort.
Caring, considerate, diligent, wise and smart,
you make jaws drop with how you masterfully play your part.
People's demons you always slay,
continue shining brighter than the Sun's ray.
You are a beacon to us all, 
thy name shall resonate in the greatest hall.
 

 

Salud, Mi Familia
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​In crisis,
solace, comfort, peace.
Sharing each
circumstance.
Together against all odds.
Family is life.

 

John Wick
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​John Wick; a man of honour, focus and sheer will; unleashes a discombobulating bloW,
One must avoid messing about with this samurai, although he may have subluxated metacarpI,
He is true to his word, a kick from him will give you a permanent tiC.
Never, even by the slightest chance, forget the name: John WicK.