A Poet's Journey by Manivillie Kanagasabapathy
I kept going, heedless of wheremy path was taking me.Filled with the certainty I would win.There was no other reality! All the sacrifices,times I spent away from loved ones,needed to mean something - anything. Blind ambition did not offer me comfort.On nights I spent locked in fear,with too much (yet nothing at all)Left to lose.… Continue reading False Kings
Reflecting on Canada Day and my identity as a settler on "native land." Disclaimer: I speak to no one's experience but my own and draw from no knowledge other than the flawed ones that I have learned while continuing to unlearn these foundations to stand in solidarity with the Indigenous, First Nations, Inuit, and Métis… Continue reading Canada Day 2021
The moon shone so brightly,some may have confused her with the sun.She knew who she was - and continued to shine. Uncaring of what others thought.Knowing who she was,the empress of the night sky. © Manivillie Kanagasabapathy Full moon over the Toronto Waterfront
I am no longer lying to myself content to sit at a table built by the bones of histories we buried with blind eyes. Ignoring voices in pain their aches muted even as ours yearned to howl with agony the truth we hid from. I stood in place scared to move and watch you fight… Continue reading Rooted
It was an honour to be a part of the Durham District School Board's, “My தமிழ் (Tamil) Identity” video and to share my poem. It was a privilege to be featured with this phenomenal group of Tamils. Thank you to DENSA DDSB for the opportunity. "I wonder about her" is one of my favourite poems.… Continue reading Tamil Heritage Month 2021
Dusk begins to fallshadows encroach on the light,the world exists in harmony for one perfect moment. © Manivillie Kanagasabapathy
Excited to announce that I will be doing a virtual reading of my poems at the Toronto International Festival of Authors. The event will be on Thursday, October 22, 2020 from 5pm - 7pm. Register at https://festivalofauthors.ca/register/
Event Announcement - I will be sharing my poetry on the Tam Fam Lit Jam event on Saturday, October 10, 2020, between 3 pm - 5 pm. Details below - you can register at https://tamfamlitjam.eventbrite.ca. TAM FAM LIT JAM Event Details It will be an online event of fiction, poetry, and an open mic! Our featured… Continue reading Tam Fam Lit Jam
I am sorry For the scars I gave you. Forgive me For not listening to your hurt. I thank you For being by my side. I love you For letting yourself heal. © Manivillie Kanagasabapathy AN: The poem is inspired by my recent meditative practice of Ho'oponopono, a Hawaiian prayer for forgiveness in all relationships,… Continue reading Prayer for Myself
So excited to announce the publication of my eight poems in 2 anthologies by the Toronto Writer's Collective: "Bent not Broken" and "Until the Words Run Pure." The anthologies are collections of poems, short stories, and essays from diverse and creative voices across Toronto. Copies are available for purchase. Participating in the Toronto Writer's Collective… Continue reading Until the Words Run Pure
My Poetic Heart 