Man Hood
Today,
I will not shift to baritone
Every time a lady calls.
I will not pretend to be watching Formula 1
While my eyes are on Nigella Lawson.
I will help Mrs. Rangaswami across the street
Even while nobody’s watching.
I will not let rage descend
If a little Nano overtakes my big Chevy.
I will not cringe
when my sister asks me to get her
a fresh box of Whisper Ultra XLs.
I will not cringe
when my sister asks me to get her
a fresh box of Whisper Ultra XLs.
I will listen to the maid.
I will smell deeply, the aromas of Cerelac
In wispy baby hair.
Today
I will be more of a man
And less of a MAN.
Excuse me,
How do I reach Jayanagar 3rd Block?
How do I reach Jayanagar 3rd Block?
3 comments:
Beautiful. Loved it. And so true. people have too many illusions about themselves.
It takes courage to simply be who you are.
Nice! very nice! shift to baritone every time a lady calls eh? ;) hahaha loved it PS!
@ Sowmya: yes indeed. Everyone carries along his or her own fool's paradise everywhere. Thanks!
@ Kiran: thanks! People are so funny, my poems are ending up like cartoons.
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