MATTERS OF LIFE

The buzz of a tired UPS

And the honking 

Of a speeding Alto-

Remains  the only 

Sounds to reach my ears

In this hour of government,s power cut.

Ruminating on the 

Many vistas of life-

I wonder what my life

Really keeps revolving around.

The great truth dawns

On my puny self!

Sans a peepal tree or a cave,

The great revelation sinks in,

My life of course 

Keeps revolving 

Round only two things

Solids and liquids!

These two states of matter

Keep me busy 

All through my precious little day.

Eyes opened

Ablutions  rushed through,

Walk straight to the stove,

Keeping in mind

The nuances of coffee making 

Transferred from generations 

Of coffee makers-

A cuppa  Kumbakonam degree coffee gets ready,

Here I begin my day with my share of   liquid

It is breakfast time

Keeping in mind my partner,s taste buds

As well as frightening calories

A mid way cuisine of sorts gets ready

And here I have my dosage of solid!

A mid morning  green tea or black tea 

Ensures your good health,

There I go again -

My rendezvous with liquid.

Eat your lunch like a prince or a king

But it must have some authentic 

Tamilian ,Keralite Or punjabi dishes

There goes my brush with solids again!

Another coffee and yet another elaborate dinner

There goes my roller coaster ride of-

Solid liquid,solid liquid,solid liquid.

Like Buddha  the revelation 

Has dawned on me

That just two states of matter

Can make your life revolve round it!!!