It was an anxious sunny Christmas morning,
And I was getting vibes of meeting my own Prince charming.
The Presents, Lights, the Christmas tree, everything looked divine,
And in came a handsome young boy, Ohh, I wished to make him mine.
He ignored me first, and then gave me a glance,
Our eyes had met, but only for a chance.
“Beautiful!” he whispered, and I blushed out red,
“You’re such a beauty; gorgeous, drop-dead”, he added.
He kissed me on my, rather sharp, nose and I gave a mimosa blush,
I realized it then, this was much more than just a stupid Crush!
Was it true? Was it indeed Love at first Sight?
He then, held me hand-tight, and yes, I knew I was right!
My world was beautiful, nothing more could I want,
That he was my man, round the world, I would flaunt.
All my wishes and all my orders, of course, he had to abide,
It made me feel like, he was my Groom and I, was his Bride.
In my early days, getting used to his Room, did feel a bit awkward,
But, once I got used to it, there was just no looking backward.
Sleeping at his desk, on the right side, was a matter of great pride,
As I helped him bring out, nurture and vent his own Brighter side.
I was his only Company, when he laughed and cried alone,
Through all his efforts and studies, until his Career shone.
He used to say, “You know where you stay? Right near my heart!”
And with me at my place there, I am sure, he looked very Smart!
I enjoyed his Smile, Laughter and his sly teasing Chuckle,
And also when the ‘Greens’ he fed, from my face used to trickle.
I used to be with him, when he signed any Accounts,
“You are my lucky charm!” he frequently would pronounce.
But time went by and Love became a burden,
And my merry ‘Green’ life started becoming barren.
20 years of my life were fun, until his Love for me faded,
He now Loved someone else - of what I had most dreaded.
Our relationship was over, when some 'Pilot' he favoured,
I felt like dying, on knowing that I was no longer preferred.
‘Was I so foolish not to understand him?’ I think of my past,
He said that he loved me too, but then, why didn’t it last?
Knowing that your Love is one-sided is indeed great pain,
And now, I lie near the unvisited window, alone, in heat and rain.
How could I? How could I have lacked this prescience?
Rightly they say, ‘Having faith in the race of men; Is no prudence’!
I loved him, ever since he called me his ‘Christmas Present’,
Then tell me, why is this distance and this apathy now present?
I lay in distress, agony and pain; and my sorrow grew greater,
Until a gentle caring voice I heard, some 5 Years later.
Life is long, things had to change and destiny had its say,
Life has given me another chance to now, smile everyday.
My world will be happy again with my new Romance and fun,
As I have found my New Love, in His own Son!
Kid Master, worry not with your Exams; for now, I will be your partner,
Remember, I played my part in making your Dad a Comptroller!
I don’t need any mending Master, so we can get on with our affair,
After all, ‘Mightier than the Sword’ is the tag I bear!
Yes, there will be Hope & Love again, and I will be sad no longer,
If you haven’t got it yet, I am a Fountain Pen and my name is “Parker”!
Friday, June 26, 2009
Monday, June 15, 2009
Bye Bye WC T20 '09 ...
The Indian team will now be back from their short stint in England after their dead match against SA, where one can say that they Choked out. The on-paper super team, all studded with Champion players, fresh from their share of the media and money, crumpled under pressure.
Clearly, Dhoni’s magic worked only at the toss and the press, but not with his on filed decisions. I may sound like a phony, but one would have expected him to deliver at the Grand Stage. His tactics have worked for India in the past and he indeed has the right to call the shots as the Captain.
It would be unjust to put the whole of the blame on Dhoni’s decisions in the filed. Some of it has to go to his own performance with the bat and behind the stumps too!
The warm-up matches and the matches against the technically weaker countries didn’t really expose the Indians to pressure situations much. But, as Professional International players, they are supposed to be used to such situations. Plus historically, India have had the reputation of coming up with the goods in big matches. This time, the story was different.
Against the WI, India couldn’t just build up the pressure while bowling. While batting, they themselves were put under a lot of pressure by the likes of Taylor and Edwards. The openers did not contribute as a pair in the big matches. Gambhir too failed after just getting starts.
The short balls had India in trouble against the WI and the Englishmen did not miss that trick. In fact, I think, Mr. Collingwood would have sent a bottle of Champagne to Galye & Co. as a token of appreciation for the secret of using short deliveries against the opener Rohit Sharma and the likes of Suresh Raina and Pathan. Rohit and Raina are yet young, and known for having steady heads on their shoulders (except only in cases where the short ball gets over their shoulders). That’s one takeaway, for these future cricketers, I feel. They will have to find a solution to that soon and I am sure they will.
If the mediocre pace of the English attack can have these superb timers of the cricket ball in trouble, I would say that India are fortunate to not have faced the likes of Brett Lee and Dale Steyn, who would have just rocked at the helmets of these blokes. With this background, one really missed Sehwag. But, credit to WI for coming up with the plan that worked wonders for them.
And, where was Dhoni’s whacking bat? Don’t really recollect the last time he played a match winning innings. Understandably, he has the responsibility of captaining the side, but we surely don’t need another Ganguly who can only lead the side and compromise on his performance.
Well, the T20 World Cup ‘09 story is over for India now, and hope India takes a few Lessons out of this Loss and not Lessen the Gloss from the tag of “Former T20 Champions”!
Collingwood said at the presentation that they were boo-d on their home turf and that motivated the players to show their mettle. Well, the next time India comes out to play, rest assure umpteen boo-s, on any ground; especially after being knocked-out of the Championship.
Dhoni said at the presentation that he missed Sehwag. (Wonder if he was repenting, if at all there was a spat.)
The packed Lords ground, with the Indian supporters out-numbering their English counterparts turned silent as the grave after the last over. But, at the end of it all, it’s a game. Someone has to win and someone has to lose. It is sad that India has turned up on the losing side. Not only, because they had raised the hopes of a Billion people, but also because everyone felt that they indeed had the ability to get the Cup again! (Wonder how many people will bother to watch the next matches until the Finals now!)
A few reflections:
1. The national anthem before the matches is an awesome thing and really sets the tone for the players to give their best shot (not effective for India though)
2. What’s so special about MSD that he wins the toss almost every time?
3. Thumbs up to the short Presentation Ceremony and break from Strategic breaks
4. Sourav Ganguly - superstar going for the commentary (warn you, only for the Semis and Finals - what attitude…) - with no India around - LOL
5. The Go Direct and the Maruti Suzuki service station ads are awesome (And yes, India is coming home - maybe not in a Maruti Suzuki now!)
6. And lastly, Harsha Bhogle (having re-grown his hair). Gives people like me, who spend most of their day and almost half of the night in office losing (read pulling) their hair and exhausting all energy to get some “meaningful” data, some hope! ;) (The ladies - don’t take this seriously please!)
Clearly, Dhoni’s magic worked only at the toss and the press, but not with his on filed decisions. I may sound like a phony, but one would have expected him to deliver at the Grand Stage. His tactics have worked for India in the past and he indeed has the right to call the shots as the Captain.
It would be unjust to put the whole of the blame on Dhoni’s decisions in the filed. Some of it has to go to his own performance with the bat and behind the stumps too!
The warm-up matches and the matches against the technically weaker countries didn’t really expose the Indians to pressure situations much. But, as Professional International players, they are supposed to be used to such situations. Plus historically, India have had the reputation of coming up with the goods in big matches. This time, the story was different.
Against the WI, India couldn’t just build up the pressure while bowling. While batting, they themselves were put under a lot of pressure by the likes of Taylor and Edwards. The openers did not contribute as a pair in the big matches. Gambhir too failed after just getting starts.
The short balls had India in trouble against the WI and the Englishmen did not miss that trick. In fact, I think, Mr. Collingwood would have sent a bottle of Champagne to Galye & Co. as a token of appreciation for the secret of using short deliveries against the opener Rohit Sharma and the likes of Suresh Raina and Pathan. Rohit and Raina are yet young, and known for having steady heads on their shoulders (except only in cases where the short ball gets over their shoulders). That’s one takeaway, for these future cricketers, I feel. They will have to find a solution to that soon and I am sure they will.
If the mediocre pace of the English attack can have these superb timers of the cricket ball in trouble, I would say that India are fortunate to not have faced the likes of Brett Lee and Dale Steyn, who would have just rocked at the helmets of these blokes. With this background, one really missed Sehwag. But, credit to WI for coming up with the plan that worked wonders for them.
And, where was Dhoni’s whacking bat? Don’t really recollect the last time he played a match winning innings. Understandably, he has the responsibility of captaining the side, but we surely don’t need another Ganguly who can only lead the side and compromise on his performance.
Well, the T20 World Cup ‘09 story is over for India now, and hope India takes a few Lessons out of this Loss and not Lessen the Gloss from the tag of “Former T20 Champions”!
Collingwood said at the presentation that they were boo-d on their home turf and that motivated the players to show their mettle. Well, the next time India comes out to play, rest assure umpteen boo-s, on any ground; especially after being knocked-out of the Championship.
Dhoni said at the presentation that he missed Sehwag. (Wonder if he was repenting, if at all there was a spat.)
The packed Lords ground, with the Indian supporters out-numbering their English counterparts turned silent as the grave after the last over. But, at the end of it all, it’s a game. Someone has to win and someone has to lose. It is sad that India has turned up on the losing side. Not only, because they had raised the hopes of a Billion people, but also because everyone felt that they indeed had the ability to get the Cup again! (Wonder how many people will bother to watch the next matches until the Finals now!)
A few reflections:
1. The national anthem before the matches is an awesome thing and really sets the tone for the players to give their best shot (not effective for India though)
2. What’s so special about MSD that he wins the toss almost every time?
3. Thumbs up to the short Presentation Ceremony and break from Strategic breaks
4. Sourav Ganguly - superstar going for the commentary (warn you, only for the Semis and Finals - what attitude…) - with no India around - LOL
5. The Go Direct and the Maruti Suzuki service station ads are awesome (And yes, India is coming home - maybe not in a Maruti Suzuki now!)
6. And lastly, Harsha Bhogle (having re-grown his hair). Gives people like me, who spend most of their day and almost half of the night in office losing (read pulling) their hair and exhausting all energy to get some “meaningful” data, some hope! ;) (The ladies - don’t take this seriously please!)
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