*in Search Of Children Poem by Usha Pisharody
*in Search Of Children
Jam them, cram them-
Fill them, completely, to the brim
But, dear parent, make sure
You don't mark them
Not, at least, where it shows.
Coax them, threaten them-
Butter them, blackmail them
The carrot, let it dangle
But, make sure, the stick
Dear teacher, they don't notice.
Dazzle them, entice them-
Show them numbers, then reserve them
For the undeserving, never mind who they are
And while you ensure competition reigns,
O Government Gods, ensure you compartmentalize them.
Bloomin' buds, drool prospectors-
Drinking eyefuls, on the campus
Fresh meat, made to order
Satiate the system, with them-
Electrify brains, tempted to lucre
A rosy picture, the flat, the car-
And of course, the luscious bodies
Soulless, waiting to be devoured.
Come Children's Day, each passing year
I wonder, more sadly, more yearningly
The Children
Where have the Children gone?
26 May,2008
you have expressed the lament of all the children through the words of an elder. it surely is the correct picture of today's world. children are stretched to the limits and sometimes even beyond by parents n others around them to score high marks n secure admissions in reputed institutions. it is important. but everybody tend to forget or forces themselves to forget that a child's life is not just books and school but that it should also include time to enjoy n refresh their young and energetic minds. a perfect 10 from my side....
yes usha... the 'child' in children we sadly miss these days...premature growth tempted, in body brain and mind? 10
Teacher in you made this write more convincing.....well penned and the teacher-student chemistry well described....10+ Rema
A beautiful poem with words of wisdom to parents, teachers well written my 10
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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