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Jatra
A modest home on the bank of a pond
Beyond the pond a medium sized field
The space becomes a flurry of activity
During the time when"Ramleela" is held
That was way back fifty years ago
When happiness was a plenty gadgets none
Just a colossal eleven band "Pye" radio
With a "magic eye" and lighted panel
The makeshift jatra stage of wooden planks
Creaking and squeaking as the actors move
Ogling spectators squatting on the dusty grass
Scattering peanut shells all around munching
Peanuts and small paper "chanachur"cones
The kings,queens,mighty warriors of the epic
Ramayana depicting brotherly love Ravana's lust
The dedicated follower Hanuman with a long tail
Helps his master Lord Rama slay proud Ravana
Funnily.. no ladies were there in the act
Men doubled as women in roles humorous
Till the wee hours of the morning
People stare with sleepy eyes
The epic enacted year after year
Alas the telly Ramayana,I shed a tear
©bishu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nL5cdttvYQ
Oh my goodness bishu. No tv
Oh my goodness bishu. No tv and no actresses...only actors!! I see the peanut shells on the ground and hear the sound of paper bags and munching!! Lol
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...and he asked her, "do you write poetry? Because I feel as if I am the ink that flows from your quill."
"No", she replied, "but I have experienced it. "
Thank you so so much Respected nightlight Madam
Thank you so so much Respected nightlight Madam.Truly carefree days.But that was more than 40 years ago :) BTW Mr Jason asked for the links which I sent him.I use google chrome as my browser.Very very exasperated Dear Madam !!! ~yours~forever~Poizonshu~poisoned~by~ads
©bishu