I REMEMBER WHEN…..--award winner

I REMEMBER WHEN…..


I remember the days when
I chased the butterflies.
They are now all gone because
Of the vile pesticides.

I remember the days when
I wondered as a boy,
How the distant vultures soared
So high up in the sky.

Now they are not to be found
Due to cows’ arthritis.
They are now almost extinct
Thanks to diclofenac.

I remember the days when
The cow was milked at home.
Now-a-days the children think
Milk comes from the machines.

I remember the days when
The air was fresh and clean.
A lungful of breath meant a
Gush of fresh energy.

Gone are those days now as the
Smoke belching vehicles
Spew black venom that burns up
My entrails from inside.

I remember the days when
I cycled down to work.
Now even the latest car
Gets obsolete too soon.

I remember the days when
Radio was treasured.
Even two hundred TV
Channels are now too less.

Are we truly progressing?
The daily pollution
Of the environment and
The mind is too killing.



• Awarded third prize in the “SENIOR CENTER FORUM” contest, "SENIOR CENTER FORUM" , Round 21 Feb. To 21 March 2008, hosted by Countrymom-JUST PASSING THRU

• Written in 7-6-7-6 meter

• The connection between vultures and cow’s arthritis is explained in the following link--
http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20050202/news_lz1c2vulture.html



M C Gupta
9 March 2008