ABOUT THE POEM
This is a translated version of a lovely poem The barbaric Season from Tamil literature. This poem is all about what a young lady told her companion about the absence of her husband from home as he had gone in search of wealth leaving her clueless about his whereabouts whilst the arrival of spring season aggravates her separation from her husband barbarously.
THE BARBARIC SEASON
The blustery season
has arrived vehemently cool
And alluringly fragrant
it taunts me
from the rainfed hedges
exhibiting its shining teeth
of jasmine buds.
It appears to say :
Her husband is blissfully oblivious
of her squandering youth
furthermore, went looking for wealth
He isn't as yet come back
Who can say for sure where he is.
(everything the young lady said to her companion about the absence of her spouse who considers wealth more irresistible than love)
