Forgive U' my friend

Aabhipsa dear,

hope U do remember

Obviously twenty years gone,

but my memories still on

Same bench we sat in d' class,

 lunch often we shared

secrets to each others ear

we regularly whispered

Got detached, lost contact,

friendship instantly over

we sifted to another town,

on my father’s transfer

Of course after long years,

it's strange to write U now

but wish to get relieved,

of a bulky burden somehow!

Carefully listen, take a decision,

if excusable, kindly pardon

I’m married,

with a ten year old son

a caring husband,

a life with perfection

Everything just wonderful,

each moment joyous, peaceful

Happy times don’t last forever,

someday face a rough weather

Back from school,

came my son, drained, tired,

school outfits hurriedly out,

and went for a shower

To remove lunch box,

I opened his school bag

Got shocked,

found something strange

Saw, to my utter surprise,

 a gold medal in a silky box inside

A fortnight back,
in school, an announcement,
for sports, games and other events
Excited about spell fun competition,

prepared well and a 3^rd prize he won

utterly dejected, felt he’s no good,

whole day upset, refused food

I immediately realized, 
it’s not his prize

Confronted him,

 and ultimately he confessed

Everyday my friend,

 showed us d’ medal, boasted

not able to endure, so….

I got d’ message,

 slapped him hard, out of rage

 So harsh to him, for d’ first time,

whole night kept on silently weeping

I had confided something inside,

 revealed to none, though I tried

Truth ignored then, completed d’ cycle

but a rude way it occurred,

can’t imagine at all

U’ the only one,

 to whom I can confess

Similar incidence happened,

 twenty years back

Solo song competition,

 both of us participated,

U declared d’ champion,

 I was just ousted

I couldn’t bear your success,

and the way d’ prize U flaunted

Finally it's me, who stole it from u,

till today I possess d’ bronze statue

My sin did penetrate my chest,

unless I confess, calmly can’t rest

“Sorry” a small word,
 to heal your sore,

even it’s a young days’,

silly kiddy blunder
slowly it's turning to be a

 gloomy hefty burden,

I’ll be fully relieved,

 if U accept it in return

Love U, despite everything 
that had happened

You were so nice,

to U, life ought to do justice

Whatever decision U may take

I pray for your success

In my absence came d’ courier,

watchman had collected, 
handed me over

Opened d’ package, dropped a letter

in a single breath, I read it over

Now thrilled to see d’ packet 
full of suspense, hard to guess

Excited to open d' parcel,
 can’t wait further

in super human speed,

 tore it’s wrapper

Securely packed with foamy cushion,

felt its fading edges, 
 as if a new born

Gently glided finger,

 in each bend and corner

it's my lost pride possession,
now I could  remember 
Can't forget those glorious days,
college function weeks

sweet thrills melted,

trickled down my cheeks

Childhood memory flashed,

 back in my mind

Joy of high voltage,

nothing’s of its kind

Held d’ memento close to chest,

 whispered at d’ end,

Of course I forgive you,

forgive U' my friend

A dining in d’ dark

A little more of spice,

I feel a bit better

a cinnamon powder spatter,

or a sprinkle of cayenne pepper

A fabulous chili oil freshly made,

and mopped up with sliced bread

or drizzled over a steak,

arouse me from bed even if sick

A bowl of garlic prawn,

or ginger sauce splashed roasted chicken

d’ hypnotic aromas elevate my spirit,

 be it winter, summer or monsoon,

I’m least bothered for it

A satisfying spicy curry,

I enjoy to last shred, no hurry

If it’s mutton korma dish,

it’s for a sharing, alone can’t relish,

Call up friends, dine together,

option open, for hard drinks offer

Hot radish paratha,

chopped coriander leaf on top

served with butter chicken,

as gossip peaks up

Onion, ginger, garlic, chili paste

simmered a few minutes,

chopped tomatoes, dropped into it

added antioxidant, powdered turmeric,

 few cumin seeds, fresh curry leaves

Yoghurt an awesome combination

a little water put, lid shut,

a whiff in between done

Thick gravy seasoned with salt,

a good squeeze of lemon

 stirred thoroughly,

before adding chicken

Cooked through, for ten minutes,

ready, a luscious spicy chicken dish

transferred into a casserole, kept hot

till served to guests on d’ spot

I instructed my cook,

to give a vigilant look

extra ingredient if needed,

 inform me before hand

Menu as per my plan and taste,

pals to enjoy food to their best

Must roll their sleeves up,

till entire stuff ends, hurriedly gulp

Conclude with vanilla cream desert,

to please palate and heal d’ heart

If time comes to discuss good food,

our dinner to flash in memory,

evidently it would

Soft relaxing music, dim light,

a memorable night

An encouraging ambiance,

a tranquil dining experience

not to eat less, drink more,

so lovely food, not to ignore

eat slow, relish food, be in sense,

linger over your loaded plates

it’s no candle light dinner in a park

in my cozy home, a dining in d’ dark