POEM FROM TAMIL LITERATURE - THE FALL OF THE INVINCIBLE

ABOUT THE POEM: The poem THE FALL OF THE INVINCIBLE celebrates the triumphant conquest of an impregnable fortress. The fort, with its deep trenches, towering walls, fish-like battlements, dark forests, and loyal guards, was once deemed invincible. Its proud king, with a tiger’s chest, is brought to despair by the victory of a mighty conqueror. The poem glorifies the conqueror’s valor, wishing that even those who mocked him sing his praises in awe, bound by the wreaths of his victorious spear. It is a tribute to strength, determination and the inevitable rise of greatness. THE FALL OF THE INVINCIBLE The trench was dug to pierce the earth’s deep core, The walls arose to measure skies so high, Where sunlit fish-like forms would glimmer more. Dark woods were guards where light could never pry, A citadel with vaults of stalwart keep, Whose iron-hearted men no bribe could buy. This mighty fort, where shadows ran so deep, And realms would whisper tales of grander lore, Its king with tiger's chest could only weep. O conquering lord, who struck the iron door, That fortress once untamed now bends to you, And rivals sing your praise forevermore. Let foes who mocked your might, though far and few, Be bound by wreaths your blooming spear has spun, And fall in awe where victory turns anew. PURANAANOORU - 21 POET: AIYUR MOOLANKIZHAR PATRON: KAANAPPEREYIL KADANDA UKIRAP PERUVAZHUTHI