Monday, April 15, 2024

The Woes of the Ruled

NaPoWriMo-2024

Day-15

Prompt: Write a poem inspired by the wide world of postage stamps.


                                                                       Stamps Bot

Ola!
I bring the message
From across the mountains and seas
The wind touches the oceans
And sends its fragrance to you.

My friends there
Breathing your country's air
Remembering their motherland
Working, sweating, and living in fear.

You have ruled, converted
Forced, for five centuries
We carry your footprints
In our culture, food, and habits.

Obrigado Patron
You have changed
The history of time
Identity crises! the new crime.





(Goa was a colony of the Portuguese for five centuries. People are still struggling to adjust to the new ways of life. Many are leaving the place to become part of the EU. There is a sea change in the behavior and attitude of the present generation due to cultural differences)


Participating in : NaPoWriMo-2024




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