Journalist was excited to begin,
grill d’ monk as planned earlier
“now unravel what’s connection,
you said on contact, last lecture”
Articulation overly confusing,
make some effort to elaborate
monk gave li’l amusing smile,
from d’ query tried to deviate ?
So, u belong to New York city,
at home who are the members
can u narrate your family story,
how often u meet, u remember?
Journalist smelled the scenario,
evidently monk’s trying to avoid
turning too personal and asking,
questions sensitive and unwanted
Mom expired, father’s yet alive,
3 brothers, one sister , all married
with a charming smile monk asked,
“do u talk to your father as his lad?"
Annoyance flickered in his face,
when did you talk to him d’ last?
suppressed d’ built in ire in heart,
may be a month ago, replied fast
Do u brothers & sisters meet
often?
in family gathering or any function?
last when d’ opportunity happened,
what was that auspicious occasion
Sweat drops on forehead appeared
who’s doing d’ interview, not clear
last met at Christmas two years ago,
How long did you all stay together?
Wiping d’ sweat from brow told
All are busy guys, stayed only days
four
How long u spent with your father?
sat there and talked with each other
He appeared absolutely baffled,
scribbled fast on a piece of paper
any cordial talk of his well being!
had any lunch or dinner together?
How d’ poor guy passes his days,
in absence of d’ lady, your mother
tear started trickling from his eyes,
Monk consoled, don’t be upset dear
Sorry I hurt u , you felt very bad,
but it’s d’ answer to your question
you had contact with your father,
but truly never had a connection
Connection is a delicate thread,
extends only from heart to heart
caring for each other; touching,
to sit together, share meals, chat
shaking hands, having eye contact,
gossips, jokes spend time together
u brothers sisters have contact
but no connection with each other
Wiping eyes he thanked d’ monk,
for me it’s a fine indelible lesson
in mobile never ending contact list,
but absolutely blocked connection
Each of us in a different world,
no time for caring, sharing, fun
a deserted life, entirely barren,
too many contacts, no connection
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