A Lady With Several Passports-N

I met a woman from Charlotte, North Carolina
After attending a literary conference in Uruguay
She claimed that she had passports muchas
Born to a British mother now live in Uruguay
Married to man of State Department Americana.

Changing the aircraft at Buenos Aries Airport
She talking, I listening, standing in a queue.
For the check-in I handed over my passport
The inspector inquired of me, looking into 
Is she with you, sir? Where is her passport?

I simply looked at him with casual attention
Till day I don’t know which passport she used
Now that we were at the boarding gate in a line
As to why the inspector wanted hers she asked
I replied her because I have Passport Indian.

Wished to offer one more passport, couldn’t tune
But if ever she, by chance, in Charlotte she meets
As I have now settled down in her home town
And our ships destined to have favorable winds,
What I couldn’t say, have a mind to say it soon.

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Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Brown Avatar
December 29, 2010 at 6:36 AM
Just stopping by today to thank you for all your comments. I enjoyed reading your wonderful poetry today Dr. Ram. Happy New Year to you and yours. Love, Carol
Tacito Avatar
December 21, 2010 at 5:40 AM
Fantastic story here!
Cell Avatar
December 20, 2010 at 8:45 PM
;) nice
Dietrich Avatar
December 20, 2010 at 7:48 PM
An interesting encounter, Dr. Ram. She must have really impressed you!
Sweetheart Avatar
December 20, 2010 at 7:10 PM
An amazing story .. true no doubt as so much happens at these airports both in USA and abroad.. my friend... a really interesting incident u have witnessed and once again enjoyed an entertaining write from your creative pen ..with luv..
M V Avatar
December 20, 2010 at 6:44 PM
The story of a lady possessing sevral passports is very interesting,frined.I think this is so real.
Devonshire Avatar
December 20, 2010 at 3:59 PM
Very interesting and intelligent poem, Dr. Ram. I hope you run into her again when you move to Charlotte. Enjoy the holidays and have a safe journey from Canada to the Carolinas. Love, Carolyn
Fields Avatar
December 20, 2010 at 12:34 PM
Happy Holidays to you...
Locksley Avatar
December 20, 2010 at 8:06 AM
I wouldn't want to hand over too many passports at an airport, Dr. Mehta. It might confuse the security people. I like your poem and hope you have a happy holiday. Best to you, Diane
Siejka Avatar
December 20, 2010 at 7:43 AM
Dr. Mehta- Great poem. Good doctor, you do have some interesting meetings at airports.
Mannan Avatar
December 19, 2010 at 8:03 PM
Lovely encounter Dr. Mehta. Amazingly portrayed.
Fillmore Avatar
December 19, 2010 at 5:49 PM
this was quite an encounter you had Dr. Ram! That she had multiple passports was more than a trifle odd:) Thank you for your comment on my recent post, appreciated as always:)
Cheeseman Avatar
December 19, 2010 at 1:38 PM
Enjoyed this fine piece, facinating content well put together friend
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