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Lucknow, the city of Nawabs: A poem by Nivedita Roy


My city has a laid back attitude, 

so they say……

It resonates with honks of gaiety

Adorned with Awadhi culture and architecture

Catching up with the rhythm of progression

The green serene Cantonment area,

The noisy but happening Qaiser bagh

The soft pace of the river Gomti

The majestic campus of the University

Hazratganj remains the heartbeat of Lucknow

Aminabad reverberates with casual bargaining

‘Tis the hub of the active political arena

Bureaucracy remains its strong spine

The Taj, the malls, the green parks

Gomti Nagar makes its mark

Unmistakable camaraderie at the paan shops

Unfortunate landing of red spit on the roads

The inimitable style of boasting beyond belief

The colorful kites dotting the blue sky

The age-old tradition still has some enthusiasts

O My city! you are the epitome of culture and hospitality

Do retain your essence and vitality.