A set of poems written in 1978-79 , when posted in Military College of Mechanical and Electronics Engg.First poem depicts the plight of a newly married youngster , when the wife goes to her parents for a couple of weeks.Second poem depicts what happenens in an army unit when its annual inspection is on.
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1. WHEN SHE IS AWAY
When she is away,
I am free.
Freedom,
the unrestricted late-hours,
the drinks , the movies and,
the kingdom without the nagging queen,
are all , restored to me.
I enjoy my lawlessness,
and the irresponsible irregularities,
of my life.
But soon,
the life is a bore;
without her warm smile,
the drinks are tasteless
and the movies are charming no more.
And me much older,
than those good old days,
of bacheor-dom,
my loafing around,
goes unrecognised.
Tired and dejected,
I come back to my cold house.
The door I open,
stares back at me,
the bed is un-inviting ;
the night is darker ;
her pillow smells of her.
But she is still away !
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2. WHEN HE IS HERE
Stage setting
The chuna is there,
and geru too ;
OC has come
and CO too .
The deceptive calmness,
the hidden blood pressures.
And here is the flash!
He has started ,
for the adm inspection due.
Prayers
God bless GOC,
God bless G-1,help me always ,
to make them happy.
Report
Shree-man!
(God bless me),
10 officers
( 2 with faded uniform,
O mere Bhagwan !)
Unit Morale,
One deserted,
sheer bad luck;
not my fault,
I assure you ,Sir !
Unit Welfare
This unit delegation,
for AA examination,
and part A,B,C and D
is largest, you see.
But we give ,
chance to others,
and wait for our turn,
when favourable opportunities return.
Mess Secretary
Hullo ! A..D..C !
Bolo kya hai ji!
GOC ki favourite dish ?
This is my CO's wish!
After the Dinner
Thank you ,Sir !
Our pleasure Sir,
(as long , report is excellent!)
In the bed-room:
O my wife,
I think I saved my life.
If I am correctly understanding,
then I am OUT-STANDING !
Capt CS Arora 1978
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Notes-- 'CHUNA, GERU are limestone powder, bricks powder for white-washing and red coloring etc.
OC -officer commanding, CO-commanding officer, ADC-'aide-de-camp' of General Officer Commanding(GOC) of a division ,G-1 staff offr to GOC, promotional exams --armanent art--AA, officers exams part--A,B,C,D.;'bolo kya hai ji'--vernacular language 'what can I do for you'; 'shreeman'--sir , 'bhagwan'--God.
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1. WHEN SHE IS AWAY
When she is away,
I am free.
Freedom,
the unrestricted late-hours,
the drinks , the movies and,
the kingdom without the nagging queen,
are all , restored to me.
I enjoy my lawlessness,
and the irresponsible irregularities,
of my life.
But soon,
the life is a bore;
without her warm smile,
the drinks are tasteless
and the movies are charming no more.
And me much older,
than those good old days,
of bacheor-dom,
my loafing around,
goes unrecognised.
Tired and dejected,
I come back to my cold house.
The door I open,
stares back at me,
the bed is un-inviting ;
the night is darker ;
her pillow smells of her.
But she is still away !
..........................................
2. WHEN HE IS HERE
Stage setting
The chuna is there,
and geru too ;
OC has come
and CO too .
The deceptive calmness,
the hidden blood pressures.
And here is the flash!
He has started ,
for the adm inspection due.
Prayers
God bless GOC,
God bless G-1,help me always ,
to make them happy.
Report
Shree-man!
(God bless me),
10 officers
( 2 with faded uniform,
O mere Bhagwan !)
Unit Morale,
One deserted,
sheer bad luck;
not my fault,
I assure you ,Sir !
Unit Welfare
This unit delegation,
for AA examination,
and part A,B,C and D
is largest, you see.
But we give ,
chance to others,
and wait for our turn,
when favourable opportunities return.
Mess Secretary
Hullo ! A..D..C !
Bolo kya hai ji!
GOC ki favourite dish ?
This is my CO's wish!
After the Dinner
Thank you ,Sir !
Our pleasure Sir,
(as long , report is excellent!)
In the bed-room:
O my wife,
I think I saved my life.
If I am correctly understanding,
then I am OUT-STANDING !
Capt CS Arora 1978
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Notes-- 'CHUNA, GERU are limestone powder, bricks powder for white-washing and red coloring etc.
OC -officer commanding, CO-commanding officer, ADC-'aide-de-camp' of General Officer Commanding(GOC) of a division ,G-1 staff offr to GOC, promotional exams --armanent art--AA, officers exams part--A,B,C,D.;'bolo kya hai ji'--vernacular language 'what can I do for you'; 'shreeman'--sir , 'bhagwan'--God.
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