Not Two
written by: Jegadeesh Kumar
@jekay2ab
From oblivion, I emerge
As a minuscule particle
Explode and shatter and scatter
Expand as the universe, as the Milkyway
I enter a body to witness this grandeur
Lonely and sad, I am ripped off my rib
That instantly grows flesh
Taking communion I multiply as bubbles do
Bubbles surround and suffocate
I’m imprisoned in the body that’s only my clothing
From nothing I become everything
Then I look for myself everywhere.
After the eternal search, I realize and
Remain second to none.
Jegadeesh Kumar writes, both in English and Tamil, short stories, poems, and Eastern Philosophy. His work has appeared in The Prometheus Dreaming, Indian Periodical, Spillwords Press, The Defunct Magazine, Piker Press, Impspired magazine, Consequence and elsewhere. A Fine Thread and Other Stories - a short story collection in his translation has been published by Ratna Books India. Jegadeesh's second book of translation, A Journey Through Words received the Prestigious Iyal Award for translation from Canada Tamil Literary Garden, Toronto, Canada. He is currently working on translating a Tamil novel into English. A member of NSLS (National Society for Leadership and Success), he has won the Robert Noyce Educator scholarship to complete his Master's degree in STEM Education at the Citadel Military College of Charleston, SC. He lives in Walterboro, SC with his wife.
Latest posts by Jegadeesh Kumar (see all)
- Flesh & Bones - March 28, 2026
- The Golden Cave Secret - May 13, 2024
- Born Equal - June 21, 2023
