WINNING POEM

Bespectacled octogenarian
Streaks of grey hair
Like the ashes from Mt. Vesuvius
A thick, fat moustache
Coupled with a rich baritone

Retired Professor of Geography
In love with the Himalayas
Loves to travel; physically and virtually
Michael Palin’s travelogues give him company
So does the morning newspaper

Storehouse of stories from days afar
Cricket buff; Lords is Mecca for him
Loves music; sings aloud in good mood
Hollywood action films are very close to his heart
Has a handful of friends for good company

Lives by the philosophy – live to eat
Loves his coffee and assorted nuts
Steaming samosas set his mood right
A big fan of potatoes and cauliflower curry
But generally picky over food

Always up to some mischief and fun
Hides the bitter gourd on his dinner plate
Steals sweeties in the dead of the night!
Loves pulling grandma’s leg
Copycat par excellence

Follows his religion but never too rigid
Loves animals big and small
Thus, prefers being a strict vegetarian
Diabetic; counts his medicines regularly
Loves a good afternoon snooze when tired

Laughs a lot; often at the silliest jokes
The jolliest person on earth
Has a radiant beam which spreads joy
Above all very humane and kind
My one and only Grandpa.