A Father’s Appeal

Wrong is Wrong and Right is Right.
If with words you cannot realize
I will show you with might.

Forget Gandhigiri, forget maxims of peace
Of trying to make you see sense lovingly, I am weary.
You must be punished for not following my lead.

What I do, I do for your own good.
You do not realize this now though you should.
To follow your right instincts allow I would,

But, you are still young and know not the world’s ways
So, you must be made to obey.
I cannot allow you any gainsay.

You know I’ve stopped you before.
It wasn’t clipping of wings to stop you soar.
It was only because from life’s pitfalls I didn’t want you sore.

I have only your best interests at heart
To guide you is my loving duty and I am doing my part.
For life’s journey I am gifting you the very best start.

Now no more tears or pleas.
No more lamenting that you want to be free.
At the end of life’s journey, I know you will thank me.

Fine! I give you a choice. How can I deny you?
You must marry the boy I choose
Or else all Hell will break loose.

- Written on 26 October 2006.

- Well read this with a sense of humour guys.
As for why I wrote it i was in a filthy mood. And now I am not. I would never have published this one on this page if not for my friend Dharam. so Dharam on your head be it ;)

Written on Tsunami - The Actual Disaster

Did you think we had lost faith Lord?
Did you want to test us?
Did you want to prove Lord
That you are watching over us?

What reason can you give Lord for sending that wave?
Why Lord, why would you want to thus devastate?
In the season for rejoice Lord, why did you send this message?
Where do we find solace Lord, in which passage?

We build walls of brick and mortar Lord
You proved you could outdo us.
Now we fear not nuclear weapons Lord,
We fear your power.

Did you send the water Lord, to purify us, to cleanse?
Was this part of a ritual Lord, part of our penance?

You gave us miracles galore Lord,
Lives seemingly lost returned.
But we can’t say a prayer of gratitude Lord
For the sorrow was a hundred times worse.

Nothing seems to compensate Lord,
The deaths of so many.
Nothing seems to equalize Lord,
The loss of faith in your glory.

-Written early January 2005.
Yes I know one more to add to the multitudinous voices. But guys tread carefully in your comments - I like this one :)

State your opinion...

‘State your opinion (and then be forgotten).
Your parental household’s affair is not your concern.
Of course you care about this family’s welfare
But this household’s concerns are not your share.’

‘State your opinion (and then be forgotten).
You are needed in a place more important.
Of course your work place is your concern
But it is personal life (your family)you must more govern.’

‘State your opinion (and then be forgotten).
This household’ affair is not your concern.
Of course you care about what happens in your husband’s family
But you can’t possibly care for almost strangers selflessly.’

‘State your opinion (and then be forgotten).
You are from an older generation.
Of course you care for your children
But with current times you have no synchronization.’

‘State your opinion (and then be forgotten).
Why do feel this an injustice woman?!
When you have a worthwhile opinion
Don’t worry, the world will (not) listen.’

Written on 16th October 2006.
for God alone knows what reason ;) it sorta wrote itself. Whatever 'it' is .

Thank You for Ur Comments Guys

Touched am I by the comments of friends
These very trusting and generous creatures.
Even if I don't believe your comments
I love receiving them. ;)
So Thank you guys.
Will try to more write.

Cakey

Delicious, luscious, loaded with calories
Spongy layers spread thickly with cream
A spoonful of sin will revive your spirits
Life will no longer feel like the pits.
The one form of chocolate I cannot ever deny
Though the pineapple flavour is what I most times like.
The one of many indulgences for which I gladly pay
For the sheer joy of the moment is worth every other gain.
;)
fatso

Written on 8th Oct 2006. Yes one more! :(
Don't ask why folks. I guess I was in the mood to move every reader of mine to tears. - sadist

Schumi

Another loss,
This time due to engine fault.
The last stage of a scintilating career
Why couldn't Luck favour this racer?

An all time great - he was written off
As a has-been, who can see the podium from only far-off.
He proved to sceptics and admirers,
That the Schumi magic may never retire.

Then at a peak he announced -
This Grand Prix was his swan swong.
Almost everyone with bated breath
Rooted for Schumi to win in Alonso's stead.

For the master had proved himself
And shown that he deserved nothing less.
The first place in the GP
With skill and luck was his assuredly.

But alas! Luck sawed under him
Luck 'see ed' to Alonso's whim.
Why -o -why must this happen?
There are so many other wins ahead for the Italian.

Why cudn't luck bend to Schumi's will
And provide for millions another Schumi thrill?
The glory of Michael Schumacher is not diminished of course
He has too many times dictated on the F1 course.

And yet it is with a pang of could-have-been
That us fans had to see Schumi retire from the scene.
I cannot know what he feels
But I know he is too strong to feel "shoot me."

I know his triumphs are so many
That he will linger on every race-fan's memory
Come what other racers may
Schumi is there in our hearts to stay.

-Written on 8th October 2006 after seeing Schumi having to retire due to engine failure from the Japanese GP.

My Fav Brew

Limbugaas aur Adharak
Masaaledaar aur Kadak
Chai Se behtar kya hai khansi zukham ke liye
Jahan Dava bhi na asar kare wahan chai apni kamaal dikhaiye.
Chai ke hazaaroin gun mein gaate jaaoin
Chai na ho toh mein khushaal ji na paaoin.

Sadly Inspired by a Gmail Chat with cold suffering Easwar tonite.
Sorry Easwar to add to your woes. ;)

Things are looking up

Prices go up for commodities
Prices go up for all forms of energy.
Affordable accommodation is a distant, very distant reality.
Pray tell how are things looking up in the Indian economy?

We have had bomb blasts that take immeasurable toll.
Intelligence says ‘Wait, there is more to follow.’
The common man needs ‘Z plus’ security.
Pray tell how are things looking up in this country?

There are jobs now available in plenty.
But only for those who already have opportunities.
There are countless still who despair
That crime is the only way to pay their fare.

The under privileged are only less privileged
Sex is still being gendered.
Fanatics and lightweights hog the newspaper
The common man’s concerns are pushed to a corner.

Yet there is justice in the country.
B’coz verdicts are doled in 2006 for blasts in 1993.
B’coz so many guilty are still let scot-free.
B’coz so many innocents are still found guilty.

Yet things are looking up in this country.
B’coz we have an Oscar level ‘Rang de Basanti.’
B’coz we have newly found Gandhigiri.
B’coz all these events have inspired my poetry.


Written on 4 October, 2006.
For reference read today’s TOI and Hindustan Times if u wish to ;)