From Invitation

If my fat
Was too much for me
I would have told you
I would have lost a stone or two.

I would have gone jogging
Even when it was fogging
I would have weighed in
Sitting the bathroom scale.

I would have dieted
But as it is, I am feeling fine.
Feel no need to change my lines
When I move, I’m target light
Come up and see me sometime.

-- Grace Nichols

VALENTINE

My heart has made its mind up
And I am afraid it’s you.
Whatever you have got lined up,
My heart has made its mind up.
And if you can’t be signed up,
This year,next year wll do.
My heart has made its mind up
And I am afraid it’s you.

-- Wendy Cope

The Big Q

Sometimes, I sit back and explore
What has my future got in store?
There are a plenty of questions that need answers
Where shall I start from, I wonder.

Will I be successful?
Will I retain my friends?
Will I lead a happy life?
These are a BIG Q in my head.

Life is so unpredictable
Rough one moment and smooth, the other
I’m striving for my own identity
Doing the best of my ability.

I find assurance in a song
It goes like “QUE SERA SERA”
What’s the meaning that it conveys?
“What will be, will be” it says.


Dated: 24th Feb. 02

[ My close friend's marriage was a nightmare for her and me too. I had seen their relationship blossom and....]

To My Friend’s Husband

You love her warmth
You love her care
You love her silly questions any way.

You are head-over-heals in love
And fantasize for a life with her
Fighting all odds, to be with her.

Then one fine day
The struggle seems over
Destined to meet, love forever.

Promising your life together
Vowed to be there for each other
Like two bodies in one soul.

Will vows mean the same now?
Being there for her, in joy and in pain?
Even if it causes you all losses and no gains?

You are all she’s got
Her partner, friend and universe
Will you leave her in ocean deep?
What about the promises you said you’d keep?


Dated:24th Oct. 06

· I penned down this poem a midnight before my B.El.Ed.’s I year exam for the subject “Contemporary India”. I scored ‘good’ marks in this exam.
· This is also an ode to those student folks who brave all odds to concentrate during the exam preparation and unlike me don’t end up writing a dard-e-daastaan!

Living With Burden

Ever wondered who made studies?
You digest it with many difficulties.
“Contemporary India” passing over my head
Somebody please give me astrology instead.

Mugging up “Chemistry” and puking the same
Don’t you find me getting insane?
What Sir teaches is all French
No wonder, I’m always at the last bench.

“Psychology” you take my breath away
Wish I could finish your assignments some day.
A project here, an activity there
Raising my hair up with fear

One day, on my gravestone you’ll find
“Late Bincy B.El.Ed. Thomas” signed.

Dated: 18th Feb. 02