Zeenat Hakimjee  

His income depended on going underwater. If, whatever this was not finished, how was anybody to invade the waters ever again; They led a comfortable life thanks to the pearls. He was able to get for his wife whatever she desired. Ever then he had enough money on him to buy himself underwater equipment and […]

The dark cold winter night, Bring a shudder and a chill to the might The star at a distance so high. Part oblivious, because of the cloud in the sky, The severe, pouring December rain, From which even the umbrella covered, refrain. I love to stay indoors, And protect myself from the downpour. I snuggle […]

As you leave for greener pastures, Tears flown down the cheeks at your departure. The migrating bird flutters its wings, Over for it, is the season to sing. The Bentley turns round the corner Disappears from sight, now and forever. I shall miss your nudge and touch, For our friendship others could vouch. But since […]

On my travels such was my plight, Did Gulliver or Passepartout with all their might, Slip in a puddle in broad daylight Were they bait, to such a trait, In their Sunday best waiting for a suitor Who would pronounce romance truer The mishap with the hair That turned bald and bare… Thinking of the […]

Be hold and me apprise Of the current inflation and rise In atta prices and the general And of course dowries too Acquaint you I shall with the So called water and loo Escapism with my telephone From the hullabaloo Hi, Hullo, how do you do? Hadn’t we just met Before an hour or two […]

Hold my hand, take me to he land, Where name nor brand, Will come in between true friends, Shall go to their house, Feeling like a louse, Smiles, warmth, mirth and cheer, Encompass me from all sides… Take me away from my swing of mood, Feel I well and good. True friendship is hard to […]

la Ra Rum go the prancing, dancing, Flames of the stove, Amused by this scenario, is the meat Being cooked above. The groin softens to the warmth of the fire, With the cabbage and potato. It forms an empire. The unveiling of the platter, Reveals, fit for a king, matter. Copied from television this recipe […]

Possessed by the devil, I strode out to do evil. With enmity written large on my face, Somebody has to be dad in deaths embrace. Just yesterday a child became an orphan, And a couple were worried by the ransoms burden. The fetters of depression behold the city, Where everyday criminals like me enter captivity. […]

The begum dashes by in – – Her flashing car, To meet a companion at – – A destination afar. At a meeting point In a parlour, Five boys voraciously In a corner ice Cream devour, The silk saris and golden bangles Glittering in the light, The high heels and the leather purses Presenting a […]

She was single and lonely, All of her belonged to me; At the corner of the building Looking like a bride, I spotted her needing Help at her side Chivalrously I opted To do the needful, She seemed thoroughly pleased And blissful: Then suddenly a car stopped by her, With door flung open. A man […]