The Plight of My City

In the city's streets
Cars bought with loans-
Second-hand,third-hand models,
Number two cars
Soared in number.
Parkings sprawled into 
The hearts of the roads.
E- rickshaw halt
Blocking the paths.
Women vegetable vendors
Occupy the footpaths.

Traffic police are busy
Qualling quarrels between
Auto rickshaw drivers
And woman vendors.
Police constable lurk
For bribes in the shadows.
The goverment and people
Go their ways often
Ignoring the rules.
A chaotic dance 
For all to see.
This is the plight
Of my city.

(Depended on a local  newspaper in writting this poem)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Greenhough Avatar
March 16, 2025 at 12:23 PM
It sounds like your city needs a civil engineer. I'd start with widening streets and putting in a rickshaw lane. Thank you for this peek at India's chaos. When things can't get worse, they get better.
Singh Avatar
March 18, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Thank you
Rodrigues Avatar
March 15, 2025 at 9:46 AM
You shined a light on your city, the chaos, the government, the quarrels.
Singh Avatar
March 16, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Thank you
Dietrich Avatar
March 14, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Gosh. I can't even imagine how it must be where you live. I only see it in movies. But your poem brings it to life here
Singh Avatar
March 14, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Thank you.
Andresen Avatar
March 14, 2025 at 12:31 PM
- Yes, a chaotic dance... without rules, Akham - hugs
Singh Avatar
March 14, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Thank you
Buhagiar Avatar
March 14, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Don't worry, you find it in Malta too. Corruption is everywhere.
Singh Avatar
March 14, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Than you
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