The Haldia Local Romance……… Poem by Abhishek Singh

The ‘Haldia Local' begins its journey on a strict disciplinary note,
Not accelerating to its capacity in just one stroke.

The train then swiftly approaches the station Bandar,
Proudly announcing its arrival with a thunder.

The train further bids goodbye to I.O.C.L, Tata Power and Exide,
The rapid and swaying motion clearly demonstrates its pride.

The first rays of the sun then express its soothing arrival,
The green field's vista in the background aids in mood revival.

The hot Panskura chop puts us into mouth-watering plight,
Sipping hot lemon tea alongside adds to the delight.

The mind gets refreshed by the river Rupnarayan's cool blowing breeze,
But the scramble rush of people at Bagnan puts the passengers at unease.

While all other available eatables vary with their nearby stations,
The majestic ‘Jhalmuri' remains ever at our disposition.
The train is no less than a moving market,
With each vendor having different products up his closet.

Their inventive advertising chimes are a bit too strange,
With books, pens, combs, oranges………., they almost have everything in their range.

When the journey finally nears its completion,
The train slowly approaches Howrah station.

Till now the train considered itself to be a valiant knight,
But it enters Howrah station just as a bride enters the room on first night.

As soon as the train reaches the platform shores,
The ever busy people don't have the time to wait any more.

People scamper towards the door, to set out for their tasks,
While the train stands relaxed on the platform to bask.

Hardly after bidding goodbye to all its passengers,
The train sets out for its next adventure.

Love
Abhishek Singh