POEM FROM TAMIL LITERATURE-THE ROAR BEYOND THE SEA

ABOUT THE POEM:The poem THE ROAR BEYOND THE SEA portrays a mighty warrior-king prepared for battle, adorned with a sacred flower garland and holding a drawn bow. His army’s roar is greater than the sea, and his war-elephant’s trumpet surpasses thunder, emphasizing overwhelming power and terror. In such a fierce moment of unstoppable force, the poet wonders who caught in his grip could possibly deserve mercy.THE ROAR BEYOND THE SEA He stands crownedwith a garland of aathi blossoms,fresh with the scent of wild earth.His hand curves the bow,muscle and will drawn tight—a storm held in the arc of his arm.His army rises in a roar,louder than the sea breaking its bounds,wave upon wave of iron and fury.The cry of his war-elephantrolls across the field—thunder made tremble—too vast for the sky to contain.In such an hour,within the circle of his grasp,who could there beworthy of mercy?PURANANURU - 81POET: SAATHANDAIYAR PATRON:CHOLA KING PORVAIKKOOP PERUNARKILLI