Food Vlogger Poem by Sumita Jetley

Food Vlogger

🎥 [Camera rolls, Aarav standing at Marine Drive, Mumbai's skyline in the background]

Aarav:
Hey guys, welcome back to 'Aarav Eats Mumbai, '
Today's vlog is a poem, a culinary hymn.
We're seeking beauty, not just in taste,
But in every moment, not one to waste.

🎥 [Cut to a tea stall, steam rising from a cup of chai]

Aarav:
A cup of chai, in Colaba's heart,
More than just tea, it's a work of art.
Steam dances up, in the morning light,
A sip of culture, making spirits bright.

🎥 [Cut to a street vendor making pani puris]

Aarav:
Pani puri, a burst of joy,
More than a snack, it's a childhood toy.
Each piece assembled with skill and grace,
A tiny universe, in a small space.

🎥 [Cut to a dosa stall, dosa being swirled on a hot griddle]

Aarav:
The swirl of a dosa, a culinary ballet,
A dance of flavors, in a world of gray.
Golden and crisp, yet soft inside,
A journey of textures, in each bite we confide.

🎥 [Cut to a pav bhaji stall, vibrant colors of the bhaji]

Aarav:
Pav bhaji, a palette so grand,
Colors and spices, like strokes from a hand.
Red, yellow, green, a feast for the eyes,
A canvas of flavors, under Mumbai's skies.

🎥 [Cut back to Marine Drive, Aarav holding a kulfi]

Aarav:
As the sun sets, we end with kulfi's delight,
A creamy conclusion, to a day so bright.
Beauty starts in the mind, let's make it clear,
It's in every small step, that we hold dear.

🎥 [Aarav takes a bite of the kulfi, smiles, and turns off the camera]

Aarav:
So that's it, folks, our poetic quest,
To find beauty in food, Mumbai's very best.
Till next time, keep tasting, keep seeing anew,
For beauty's in the mind, and it starts with you.

🎥 [Camera fades to black, end credits roll]

Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Topic(s) of this poem: culture
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