This poetry is written by Md. Tariq.
Date: 14th December, 2012.
Rail Crossing:
Orange light deems while
Walker’s silhouette elongates,
Ready steps reach the
Four headed waiting cross,
While falling afternoon strikes evening.
Whistle blows in steady rhythm,
Jhik-jhik whispers through ether;
Hush! Here comes train,
Waiting moments elongate,
On a rail crossing
By an early evening.
Long bamboo bars are up
Hinders vehicles from mishap,
Human rides & mechanic vehicles
In lines form ant serials;
Mobile shops have no time
To serve floating clients.
Whistle blows in steady rhythm,
Jhik-jhik whispers evading ether;
Train awaits evening moments,
On a catchy rail crossing.
Oh! A rare beauty
Sparkles bus window,
Red-green scurf fly
Queer cheeks glow;
Shiny long hair
Waves invading wind.
Sweet, sweet, sweet!
Her marvel eyes,
Where thrill & anxiety ride
As twin side by side.
Young family is on rickshaw
Happy mother holds baby tight,
Playground is too narrow
Tiny hands with all the strength
Baby pushes to be free;
Soft face marvels with smile,
Cute, cute, cute!
Heaven plays there.
Whistle blows in steady rhythm,
Jhik-jhik whispers through ether;
Hush! Here comes train,
Waiting moments elongate,
On a rail crossing
By an early evening.
Aged man rides on old bi-cycle,
Fade clothes leave old markings
Fakes to override master’s age,
Wrinkles & tiredness do fail
To hide deem but honest eyes.
Walker steps over line slippers
Uncounted tiny stones protest,
While pink glows in the west
Little stars begin to blink and
Curvy moon shines over returning birds.
Whistle blows in steady rhythm,
Jhik-jhik whispers evading ether;
Train awaits evening moments,
On a catchy rail crossing.