A LOTUS IN MUCK

I am the city of art, culture & heritage,

But still I am in Neolithic Age

I lag behind in the metro’s race,

I am trying to catch up with their pace

                       The Nobel Laureates belong to me,

nothing more can I say with a glee.

The best brains are born here,

my incompetence compels them to go elsewhere.

I am famous for traffic jams & slums,

also for having caring mums

My kids add grace to Bollywood,

I even have my own Tollywood.

Education is eminent,

technology is translucent.

I was once India’s capital,

so I shall not turn fatal

I will rise as I am Kolkata,

I have the blessings of Durga Mata.