JUST YET ANOTHER SHOW OFF

Lately, I have only been introspecting

And wondering about my writing

Wondering what makes me write?

Wondering what makes me create?

For I’m neither bright nor smart

Nor writing to find myself a tart.

Am I writing for the sake of writing;

Or merely to hear my own self farting?

Do I derive joy from all that I write;

Or to forget the pain of the jockstrap bite?

Do I feel that I am akin to the primal creator;

Or am I merely just another boredom hater?

They say a tree is known by the fruit it bears

And a poet is known by the poems he shares

Then what will I be known as in the distant future

I’m sure they’ll call me yet another pathetic creature

A creature without substance; yet another show off

And therefore I am now glad to just be effing off

Recently, I have been going through a phase of introspection on why I write. I find that writing is becoming more of an exhibitionistic tendency and one tends to show off their linguistic skills and knowledge of things that others may not have or a different perspective than what others have. This has therefore led me to wonder if I too am merely showing off by writing the crap that I do. If my writing is merely an attempt to show off my skills or lack thereof, then I think it would be better if I stop writing and just lie low.

This so called poem is just the outcome of such a state of mind.

MODERN DAY MARKETING

Enticing men by flaunting bare women

And captivating women using muscled men

That’s what marketing and advertising

in this world is gradually becoming

No product is sold on its merit

But more so on very easy credit

And marketing bullshit called spin

Making it a so called win-win

For the agency and the producer

As well as all the middlemen and the seller

Everybody is laughing all the way to the bank

Except the consumer on whom they play a prank

ONLINE LOVE ENHANCER

I had this gentleman friend

who was a hardcore internet addict

he thought he was setting the trend

for shopping online was his habit.

My friend did also flirt online without fuss

and prided himself on being a charmer

he boasted about his physical prowess

and said his endowment made the girls warmer

This friend did one day chance upon

an ad online for a hundred dollar organ enlarger

He wanted to buy it more than any item of porn

For he believed it would elevate him higher

He therefore placed the online order

And awaited the delivery of his package so dear

He never did ever ponder

On the genuineness of the claim so unclear

The day did dawn bright

When the package was delivered

You can never imagine his fright

When he opened the package wrapped in red

Within the package he had purchased expensively

Lay a magnifying glass so bright and clear

The instructions said view the organ closely

But do not focus on the sunlight without fear.

My erstwhile gentleman friend

who once was a hardcore internet addict

is suffering from shame without end

“Don’t buy anything online” is now his edict.

Just fed up of writing too much serious stuff and thought I would indulge in some frivolity today... Thank God, I don't buy anything online....

AN EPITHALAMIUM IN HONOUR OF MY DEAREST NEPHEW

It all began about a score and four years ago

When I who was considered a wayward lark

Decided to tie the knot and go the way society doth go

Memories do blur as time passes but one thing made its mark

The memory of a little boy hiding behind someone’s sari tails

With round eyes of awe did he look around as he came up the dais

Where all the family gathered to bless me though they knew my tales

His eyes spoke volumes; his thoughts were deep, inspite of my haze

He seemed to be contemplating the institution of marriage

Which was something so strange for a lad so young of age

His vibes showed signs of wisdom far beyond his years

That I began to always look around for him at all family dos

He appeared just a playful youngster who a smile always bears

But he a certain wisdom beyond his age displayed and still does

What attracted me all the more was that he always had a smile for me

While some of my other kith and kin looked upon me as garbage dirt

He was one of those rare ones who saw something of merit in dirty me,

Though I cannot blame my other kin who could only view my dirt.

Time flew as it is its wont and soon he turned from lad to youth

He soon turned professional and travelled all over from north to south

I wondered if this guy would ever settle down the way society doth go

For too much worldly wisdom can make one want to remain carefree

But finally he decided enough was enough and his maturity thereby truly show

Much celebration did result when he chose a girl from good old Bengaluruee

With much zeal and multiple peals did the wedding bells ring on that day

As the angels rejoiced and anthems sang as God was pleased with his choice

My dearest nephew Joshua, may God bless you with all that you desire in every way

May you and your spouse Jennifa live a life so fulfilling that God doth rejoice

And bless you more and more abundantly; like the rising Sun and the waxing Moon

May you rise and grow but unlike the Sun and the Moon never set or wane too soon