Chou’k

As we gather in this virtual world
Hear I from a distance, an old echo
An old call for peace and being careful
Have you been here longer than you should?
Stay away from politics, if not
The abuse will come like the old fools
Words of human anatomy and connotations
Will flow, like the fish in the ocean
I have learnt, I have enjoyed,
Being a recipient, being an advisor
We all have a view, we all like to oppose
Fun if you call it then its chowk
If pronounced differently, then pain it is
Essential and required - visit to an orthopedic or
Find you will in the hands of physiotherapist!

Kashkin

Friends,
Just to mention that this poem was written sometime ago but never published it in response to Izzah's article on peace; picked up by Nadeen in an ilog on chowk, as the place for fun, and then all the advice that came from our respected friends like Tazeen, Aadil, Delirium etc. No universal messages in this one, just a slight humour. Chou'K is a punjabi word used for backache..