{a Short Poem On Told:::: ' Not To'} Poem by Manohar Bhatia

[Why did my naughty son
tie a string of fire-crackers
on a dog's tail
When he was told 'Not To'
tie a string of fire-crackers
on a dog's tail?

Why did they
let loose the bull
in a china shop
When they were told 'Not To'
let loose a bull
in a china shop?

Why did the Hare
run too fast in a race
with a tortoise
When he was told 'Not To'
run too fast in a race
with a tortoise?

Why did Laurel slap Hardy
three times in a shot
When he was told by the
Director, 'Not To' slap Hardy
three times but only two times?

Why did the children
play with plastic bags
covering their faces
When they were told 'Not To'
play with plastic bags
covering their faces?

Why did people
fiddle with man-hole
covers during the rains
When they were told 'Not To'
fiddle with man-hole covers
during the rains?

Why do you
stand & stare aimlessly
at the raw nakedness
When you are told 'Not To'
stand & stare aimlessly
at the raw nakedness?

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