Ballad For A Macho Man Poem by Kishore Asthana

A ballad for a macho man
Who met an untimely end
Who sang the song of the swan
When himself he could least defend

Much happiness he spread in his life
And other things too, alas
Pleasing many a maid & many a wife
On all points of the compass

Four letter words he laughed off
'Sin' had only three
'No' with two he just cast off
And 'O', for him, was glee

Abed his fervour ne'er ebbed a bit
He was active morning to night
Then full of fresh determination & grit
He was ready for the real fight

Oh what a glorious man he was
Never have we seen a better one
Every lady's prayer had this clause
Asking God to please get her one

Then one night he met his equal
And there is little left to say
Friends still await a triumphant sequel
From him and her who passed away