Archana Garg Poet Free verse

Newspaper

Newspaper is for kids to play with and have fun or experiment something new,
Paper folding is something one learns using these scraps only---right?

Newspaper is to clean the glass, the cheapest means ever,
Just sprinkle a few drops and wipe off, no chemical works that good---right?

Newspaper is to place on a shelf, under the clothes, the books and
Under all those important or unimportant things that one wants to discard but keeps--- right?

Newspaper is also seen with roadside vendors to serve
A plateful of hot ‘pakoras’ ,spicy ‘bhelpuri’ or tasty ‘kultchas’---right?

Then newspaper addiction for those who  read, for it tell about the World,
And it’s not all, it also tell what’s right and what’s wrong---right?

Those who are reading are smiling I know, for Newspaper helps them in other ways too,
And now there is no fight for I know I am right.


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Contest sponsored by Sheri Fresonke Harper

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Lillie Williams February 13, 2014 at 7:36 PM WOW! you made me smile because I have found a lot of uses for the newspaper and you won't get a fight from me on that one :-). Very well written and thought out Archana.

Afroze Ali January 22, 2014 at 10:44 PM Archana, this one is so true, we certainly use the newspaper for so much more than just news. enjoyed reading this thoroughly:) Archana Garg February 3, 2014 at 6:26 AM :)) smiles and hugs..

Juliet Ligon January 18, 2014 at 8:00 PM I didn't know about all those uses, Archana. Where I'm from you can roll up strips of newspaper and make paper beads. Congrats on your poem! Archana Garg February 3, 2014 at 6:25 AM Thanks Juliet Ligon January 19, 2014 at 1:35 PM America. Many people are wasteful here. It's interesting to learn from other cultures that are more resourceful with what they have. Archana Garg January 19, 2014 at 3:02 AM Thanks for your visit and wishes, Juliet. I belong to India and here newspaper can be used in 100 more ways. May I ask where you are from ???

Sheri Fresonke Harper January 18, 2014 at 2:46 PM Archana, good use of humor and voice, good use of rich details, good contrasts between stanzas and use of form. Congratulations on your win, thanks much for entering my contest. Archana Garg January 19, 2014 at 3:06 AM Thanks for your concern and wishes, Sheri. I also appreciate the topic of your contest, it was something interesting. SMILES FOR YOU... :))

Dr.Ram Mehta January 15, 2014 at 4:42 AM Kultchas is something new for me, What is it, Archana Dr.Ram Mehta January 15, 2014 at 5:42 AM Got it, thanks, nice dish, my mouth watery hahah Archana Garg January 15, 2014 at 5:06 AM I am talking about "cholle-kultche". Road -side vendors sell them in North-India.I hope you get it sir.

Anne-Lise Andresen January 15, 2014 at 3:55 AM - Archana, this was nice to read - An interesting poem and the use of a newspaper :)) - well done !!! - Have a enjoyable day. - oxox // Anne-Lise :( Archana Garg January 15, 2014 at 5:25 AM Thanks Anne, for praising my work. Thanks for the smiles and wishes but I don't understand why have you pasted a sad face at last. :))