Bhutewala
Incase you didn't know , a bhutewala is called a corn seller in Hindi .
'Was a rainy Friday night ,
I was coming back home
Grumbling ,
When we decided to
Stop for bhutas :
After all what could be more
Perfect than eating corn in rain?
It was just me and my dad
Walking through the
crowd-lit streets, Of Colaba.
Like always , I was dazzled .
3 years down the lane ,
Yet this place still continues
To keep me amazed :—
Located in the topnotch
Corner of south Mumbai
Colaba has it all ,
It's a jewel in itself ,
It's where the hearts of
Mumbaikars sail .
Its like a beautiful- traditional
Indian wedding ,
The causeway is the body—
Covered with bright clothes , sparkly
jewelry .
The streets are the carpet ,
Full of glimmering lights
And crowds .
The heart also has
A very popular market .
From the corner itself
I could recognise you ,
As you had bhutas along
With coal lined up.
Sparks of fire , were going up
Like free birds.
You were a teenager like me ;
But
A teenager with unlit koyla
And void gaze.
A teen ,
Burning his hands ; becoming ashy
Only to earn some amounts of money
Which we all take
Granted for .
That's when
Reality seeped in ;
I truly realised my privilege .
You made me more humble ,
By really opening my eyes to the world.
You made me realise how
I take things for granted ;
How I diminish their value .
You made me realise
How I take the sacrifices of my dad
For granted .
How we privileged people
Throw around money
Without thinking about it .
You popped my bubble of
Living in south Mumbai .
You made me realize
That even though we might
Not realize : There's always
Something new to learn.
An unopened door ,
Waiting for you
Wanting to show you the world .
You made me realise :
‘Whilst we are here enjoying
And taking money for granted ;
There are people
who are struggling
To earn them .
You gave me a new perspective
And a deeper understanding .
You made me truly realise my
Privilege
And that in return
Made me more humble .
- Ridhima Joshi
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