I will miss him too, i met him twice, once when he came to inaugurate our Kannada Sangha at Vijaya College (1976) and then after 15 years in Muscat. One of the great thinkers, orator and who had the courage to live life on his own terms. The Last Salute, editorial that i am writing now on him.

U R Anant Murty,you were a spirit of our literature. Will remain forever in our heart.

Very Touching tribute to the great writer U R Anantha Murthy. He truly was a stalwart who directed the thoughts of the community. It will be long before we find somebody like him. In fact there will not be. inimitable URA!

akrechi savalam bov marmik ani thanchi zap kednanch mellchina konna!! well written

I would have loved to attend this lecture. Regret that I missed it. Happy for all the happy faces in the crowd.

It is pleasing to see renowned poets on stage Kavita Trust is taking the efforts in keeping up the konkani poetry with the initiative by Bab Melwyn Rodrigues and team may their efforts bring in more fruit and carry on the poetry to the generations to come.

Poetry makes our lives rich and poetry gives a person a voice. This voice can be used to express a variety of things. Often, people use poetry to express how they feel when they think they are misunderstood. Writing lets you see through the eyes of another, and this is why poetry is important. Poetry is real. Real people have written it to express real emotion that is normally hidden. Poets write to show that people have felt certain things before which someone else may be experiencing at another time. A poem allows you to see beyond the surface. Sometimes this is done through metaphors or other abstract ways which cause you to really think. Beauty is expressed, and art is emphasized through poetry. Finding and using words to fit exactly how you want them to takes time and thought. When people read poetry, they have a chance to really see the world with some of the bells and whistles stripped away it lets them concentrate on the details which remain. Poems often describe life and illuminate aspects of it using flashes of imagery. Throughout history, poetry has been important because it gives us a historical representation of what previous generations found beautiful, important, or profound. It can show us words and concepts from the past. Poetry can even depict historical events. Poets in the past may have written a poem after a big event had occurred (for example, WWII), and by reading their poems, we can see how the event affected everyday people. Overall, I think poetry is important because it tries to render things that aren't easy to express in words. It does this by making use of attributes of language which aren’t commonly seen to instill deep thought and contemplation. In a sense, poetry uses words as doors to many possibilities. It carries our imaginations or stirs new dreams. Mainly, it extends the power of words to communicate. Let us enjoy and promote arts and poetry. Best regards

It was delightful to see the presence of many eminent members of the community gathered for this meet, like the world-famous Doctor Dr.Derek Lobo,Mrs.Dorothy Vas, Professor Carmelita Goveas, Eric Ozario and other senior members of the Mand Sobann, Shakespeare of Konkany CGS along with Mr.Mendonca and Mr.Melwyn. Konkany language is very rich and has full of words which can be incorporated into many songs and phrases like our forefathers did, and which have come down to us as traditional folk songs which are anyday more pleasant to listen or to sing than some of the modern day Konkany songs with Malyali accents or themes.

Hearing Jerry... In a Blissful Trance He does Ferry Gives new meaning to 'Merry' In short says 'Never Worry'...

I had been there.Had these airs about me you see..For being 1.Acknowledged as a 'poet' in Daijiworld. One of my dear friends here had referred to me as Shakesphere ,another as a 'witty wonder' and all that. 2.I had also received news that, Director Operations, Daiji was contemplating retirement on reading some of my poems. So off I went to see and hear Jerry whom I considered my 'contemporary' O.K. Jerry took the stage and initially I thought it was the lightning and the rains outside that were cooing in symphony! But no! It was Jerry and his avalanche of knowledge gushing through! Nothing short of a 'Tsunami' bottled (I think so)in a 'True Poet' was bursting through and man did I swim through it complete bliss! Tried to latch on to the gems for they were everywhere, but managed to do so on one of the most precious. 'Know who you are, and what you are here for' to make the journey meaningful he said.The definition of a 'poet', the recognition he got during hi lifetime and the clamor to 'own him' after he left the scene were true eye openers. Needless to say I was that 'much wiser' after listening to a 'wealthier poet' in the true sense. See along the sidelines,wherever I go all these thing happen.Same here 1. During the interactive session,I wanted to ask a question . Now a well known trekker cum writer cum everything rolled into one, seated next to me said , as a matter of fact " It' O.k. if you are an idiot. Don't open your mouth and prove it". I looked at that person quizzically but did not ask the question. 2. A top personnel from Daiji also called me aside and asked-'You still think you are witty and a poet after listening to Jerry? Now what to say? I mumbled something and left but not before feeling that the attendance for the evening was far less. Many Mangaloreans had really missed out on 'something divine'. Hope Jerry comes back often in any form time and again to enlighten us. Thank you Kavitha Trust and the Mendoncas family. You made it possible.

“You can cry in public as long as you don not sob. Tears are transparent. If you’re walking fast, if the sun’s too strong, no one notices. Sobs intrude. They push their way into people’s consciousness. They feel duty-bound to ask what has happened.” - Jerry Pinto ...

It was an interesting,inspiring, intellectual and informative talk on Poetry by Jerry Pinto.Thanks to Melwyn Rodrigues, Kavita Trust team,Shobha and James Mendonca.

It was really a great honour to be called by you, dear Melvynbab and the Kavita trust for the Poet's meet, on Sunday evening . Let me first tell you that you are doing a great job for Konkani literature and sp,. Konkani Poetry. May you be richly rewarded for all your efforts . May God bless you with good health, energy and finance to progress on your work. I really enjoy reading your poetry, sp. Prakruticho paas . You have a wonderful way of describing an ordinary moment and taking it to extraordinary heights, which is a true test of o great poet. Wishing you the very best,

Sobith arthaborith poem jocy !!! Bidraso pause varnan keli rith vishisht zaun asa . Ho pause boro yeun amcha bovari salche aneth annyay sagle melepon duvan kadundi.

Very intresting poem

Very intresting creation Sir

Thanks Melvyn Baab. Well done...thanks a lot.. Its my interesting topic and trying learn from the greatest konkani poet..

About 37 years ago, I met the great personality late Chafra and had long interaction. One of the most sought Directors to youth & motivator. He was the Director for long time in guiding & taming Youth in acting. Wedding Catechism (Kazarchim Dothorn) one of his favorite skit. Thank you Melvy Bab for being instrument in recollecting my memory.

A great source to refresh memory of a great poet and human being. I had good fortune to meet this noble soul who was gentle in hi speech as he could as well be sharp in his response. Indeed they were the days to be cherished.

Many Congratualations to the leading konkani poets Andrew and Jocy. Keep up the great work...

ಪುರಸ್ಕಾರ್ ವಿಜೇತ್ ಕವಿ ಅಂಡ್ರು ಡಿ ಕುನ್ಹಾ ಆನಿ ಜೊಸಿಕ್ ತಶೆಂತ್ ಕವಿತಾ ಟ್ರಸ್ಟಾಕ್ ಅಭಿನಂದನ್..

very nice wilma. ಯೆ ಕವಿತಾ ಬೋವ್ ಸಿಂಪಲ್ ಜಾವ್ನ್ ದಿಸ್ಲಾರಿಂ, ಮೂಲ್ ಅರ್ಥ್ ಬೋವ್ ಘಟ್ ಅಸಾ..ಕೀಪ್ ಇಟ್ ಅಪ್.

Congrats Dear Wilma. Very much enriching and inspiring poem speaks of reality.

The short and simple poem holds a mirror to the beautiful little adjustments of married life...still romantic..enjoyed .Thank You Guru

I always thought Melvyn's "jam jaalo" depicted the same thing... Would be interesting if Maxim can make a comparison of similarities and differences of these two stalwarts of Sahithya Academy Winner "Guru Shishya Duo". What say Maxim?