Funom Makama Poet Ode

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The shataranja or Ashtapada games are typical Indian games now called Chess (line 1); the baily bridge is the highest bridge in the world (line 4); India is the world’s largest Democracy (line 5); the Vishnu Temple is the world’s largest religious pilgrimage destination (lines 6 & 7); India’s hindu calendar has 6 seasons: spring, summer, mansoon, Autumn, winter and prevernal (lines 8 & 9); 70% of all the world’s spices come from India (line 10); It is illegal to take the rupees out of India (line 11); Meghalaya is the wettest inhabited place in the world (line 12); women are unfortunately not fully regarded in India- from rape incidences to abortions solely due to female fetuses and even Dowry-related deaths (line 14)

The Jewel of World Spices

The inventor of the number system and chess;
the originator of algebra, trigonometry and calculus;
with the globe’s largest railway and postal network
and second to none in the height of a bridge.
We speak of the largest government of, for and from the people.

Beats Israel, Egypt, Mecca, Rome and Greece
in the number of religious visitors attracted to its shrines.
The circumference of its seasonal experience
is well partitioned into six segments.

It is the major contributor in giving the world some spicing,
its currency and sharing are very big antonyms
while Meghalaya is confirmed to be the globe’s tongue.
Even with these medals and accolades,
it still struggles to give women enough warmth and comfort

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Len Gasun June 16, 2015 at 10:34 AM I salute you for this stunning write my dear poet friend, Fukom. I enjoy immensely the read tonight. Thank you so much for sharing. Thank you so much as well for sharing your precious time reading one of my poems. God bless you! love lots and big hugs, Leonora Funom Makama February 1, 2016 at 7:42 AM Thank you so much Galeo

Arthur Vaso June 14, 2015 at 1:40 AM You Sir are more than a great poet, you enlighten, you brighten, you make the reader contemplate, you make the reader seek his own knowledge! I tip my hat to you! Funom Makama February 1, 2016 at 7:41 AM Thank you so much Arthur.. I am so honoured to read this uplifting comment of yours

Anne-Lise Andresen June 13, 2015 at 6:09 AM - An interesting and very well written poem, Funom - A wonderful write (7) - I will share our poem - Two Stars Sparkle as One Soul - with you today :) - Hope your weekend will be relaxing and lovely :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Funom Makama February 1, 2016 at 7:40 AM Thank you so much Anne