Baba



 Baba


Baba, how is it up there?
Do you touch the stars and talk to magical bears?
Do you still scold everyone around you?
Do you go on long walks and pick fallen coconuts?
Do you read poetry aloud?
And Do you still feel confident while being on stage narrating and giving your advices?
Do you still tell people about the Mithila you wrote about?


How is it up there?
Do you drink the elixir?
Do you write books at night?
And eat curd after every meal in delight?
Does the moon greet you every morning?
Do the people make you angry without any warning?
Do you still crave lemons with your meal?
No spoons provided, is it still a huge deal?


How is it up there?
Is there love and care?
Or is it filthy like down here?
Do you talk about your elder grandson with your new friends?
Or do you secretly watch over me as the day ends?
Are you proud of me as a failed guy but never stopped?
Overjoyed at all the misfortunes l've overcome?


How is it up there?
What do you all wear?
Silk robes or glistering garments?
Gold and Diamond studded ornaments?
Did you get to re unite with those friends who left after you left?
Are you still each other's biggest fans?


Baba, how is it up there?
I hope you are not in despair.
Be blunt, Did you find some peace?
Or is your heart still heavy with betrayal and unease?
Baba, will you show me around once I reach to your side?
I still feel the value of your words after you left, As that article about you said, " Never shied away from calling a space, a spade ".

Sukant Shandilya
25th April, 2025

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