Slovenly Appearance Poem by Suhail Kakorvi

He operates a picayune business-
A tea stall with very little eatables
People expect in such stalls
And look at him with surprise
But he remains unmoved
He has his own shabby style of living
He carries on business in his own way
According to his own whims and fancies
Cares not the censors of world
Expressionless he remains
If somebody shows dissatisfaction
Over non availability of required items
Only nods in a funny manner
That day I appreciated the taste of tea
Found him unmoved
I said, 'You showed no joy on my remark of praise'
Replied he, 'I am happy when I hear someone upbraids'
I kept mum
Being nonplussed
Could not understand his logic
Could cast again a glance
Upon his slovenly appearance.