'HARMONY' POEMS BY ZEENAT IQBAL HAKIMJEE, BE PUSHY, FRIEND. WHEN REQUIRED

BE PUSHY, FRIEND. WHEN REQUIRED

In the line of bill payers at the bank,
As the fairer sex,
If sick don't just be blank
"Ladies first", "excuse me11, "before you please"
For deals with unpaid bills,
Ask for goods back, threat if you will,
Repeat the request for a job.
You may make it from the mob,
Instead of standing, share the seat on the bus
Isn1t it much better than making a fuss,
Whatever you do during tug-o-war, do not push
the rope
Or you'll be the laughing stock amidst cries of,
"What a dope",

Sometimes an obstacle comes in the way,
Sometimes it is smooth going all the way,
Lifes ups and downs add to its totality,
Lending to it an air of immortality.

HARMONY' POEMS BY ZEENAT IQBAL HAKIMJEE, COURTSHIP BETWEEN THE CAT AND THE CROW

COURTSHIP BETWEEN
THE CAT AND THE CROW

My backyard is livened up
By the cat and the crow.
From a distance they for each other
A liking show.
Caw Caw, Meow Meow they hark & howl.
A din enough, to disturb the neighbouring fowl
Both of them perched on the dustbin.
Turn by turn.
Waiting for a morsel, from the kitchen to return.
Up goes the left over meat, in the air,
What ensues would ashame 'The battle for the
chair