Dubai

by Madathil Rajendran Nair

Dubai
The mushroom city
Of time in fast motion

Dubai
A dreamer’s extravaganza
On man’s unquenchable ambition

Dubai
Yesterday’s barren expanse
Now a mirage growing unto heaven

A kaleidoscopic phantasmagoria
Of colours, glitter, light
Pomp, speed and wealth
All mounted together
On a speeding roller-coaster

Life a mere spectator
Standing aside unsure
An unwitting witness
Lame, insecure on its crutches

The play goes on and on
Ephemeral, transient
Spread all over, iridescent
On a boundless billboard
Eternal, impersonal

Image © Madathil Rajendran Nair

07-Oct-2012

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Comments on this Poem

So fantastic! , Saheb ji.

truth seeker
05-Mar-2014 07:54 AM

nice poem

expecting one of ahmmadi

anwar
22-Oct-2012 00:22 AM

Dear Elayappa,
Nice to see your poem. Keep visiting us and Dubai and keep writing. See you soon.
Regards
SP
Shah-rukh-Padayappa

Padayappa.
11-Oct-2012 20:42 PM

Namaste PGR Sir, Milind-ji and Madhavan Kutty-ji. Immense thanks. Your words are indeed reassuring.

madathilnair
11-Oct-2012 01:16 AM

You description of the city as a "kaleidoscopic phantasmagoria" is indeed apt. The whole poem indeed showcase the surreal aspects of the city and its splendor. The poem is replete with beautiful imageries!

pgrnair
10-Oct-2012 23:34 PM

Nair Sahab, great poem! Keep it up. I miss u and I miss the Writer's Forum meetings in Kuwait.

Milind Chaubal
10-Oct-2012 08:31 AM

Dear Rajetten

Beautiful poem.A befitting tribute to Dubai.

"Life a mere spectator
Standing aside unsure
An unwitting witness
Lame, insecure on its crutches"

Indeed !!
Thanks very much.Hope to hear more from you,
with love and prayers
Madhavankutty

madhavankutty
10-Oct-2012 07:01 AM