A Dream City

A  heritage resplendent in culture and crafts
Where monuments rub shoulders with swank malls
Enticing  blend of  old and new
Lucknow my town always enthralls

Values well enshrined so deep within
Greets with  a warmth endearing
A city with a global vision
Boasts of a legacy alluring

An array of exquisite creations 
Their splendour holds us spell bound
Dreams woven into yards of  fabric
A magnificence that does astound

Succulent kebabs  relished by all
Medley of age old secret recipes
Sizzling in  congested  lanes
Take  pride  of place in grand  feasts

Tourists find it hard to part
Leave behind their piece of heart;
Taste and grace, or class , cuisine
City of Nawabs reigns supreme.

Nov 2, 2016
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Footnote
Lucknow is the capital of Uttar Pradesh , a north Indian state, home of the erstwhile nawabs of the mughal empire well known for their  sophisticated taste. Hand crafting or chikankari  of world fame is a hand embroidery renowned for its finesse.Lucknow takes pride in its rich cuisine especially kebabs, made of the finest lamb mince preferred for its soft texture
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Gupta Avatar
November 3, 2016 at 4:48 AM
Beautiful Lucknow ... indeed a dream city ... Very well penned ...
Singh Avatar
November 3, 2016 at 5:36 AM
Thanks!
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