I woke up this morning to see the early rays
Peep into my room through the Diwali haze
“Suprabhatham” through the temple speakers did blare
The smell of crackers was still in the air
The milkman I saw walk up the path
My daughter called with her doubts in math
Lazily did I roll off the bed
The sky was streaked in a hazy red
For a return of good health, I did crave
Free from the irritation the fever gave
But now I felt, that I could smile
Haven’t felt this good in a while
Fever gone, though the cold remain
And the cold I decided to treat with disdain
A Dolo pop and off I went
To office, for time productively spent
My body still feels tired and weak
To surrender to that is for the meek
Driving though, was no big fun
With me I wished, I had someone
My choicest songs I did play
For sleep I didn’t want, on the way
As I sped on the long winding road
Fatigue set in, I was so bored
And now I am at my seat
Happy, my friends I could meet
The AC chill I do not like
The temperature I wish, they would hike
It is going to be a very long day
Hope my fever stays away
The weekend I can feel just so near
To stay healthy till then is my current fear
It is time for me to get back to work
Duty calling, I simply couldn’t shirk
For those reading this, wish you a great day
Just pray for my health, is all I can say
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem