Wednesday, November 24, 2010

delhi

she stands
high and mighty
regal, royal
haat of this country

large neat roads
with important-sounding names
old-red charm
of forts and monuments

janpath, quick bargains
lush colours, against
the pillar-white
of connaught place

hauz khas
trees and brick
dim alleys
quaint shops, cafes

pigeons, peace
at jama masjid
rickshaws zip
through narrow gallis

paratha, lassi
kebabs, rabdi
metro, people
in impersonal proximity

big cars, small cars
those on foot
those on the footpath
she sustains all

she is proud
she does not embrace
but will lend herself
to open arms.

3 comments:

दीपशिखा वर्मा / DEEPSHIKHA VERMA said...

truly described Delhi :)
parathas, lassi
kebabs, rabdi
metros, people
in impersonal proximity . . delicious like always :-)

Anonymous said...

"she is proud
she does not embrace
but will lend herself
to open arms"

Wah!!!

Rehab said...

lovely lovely ...