Rekha's Musings

Ganapati Bappa Moraya!


Ganapati Bappa is coming home today
For ten whole days he’s going to stay.

Mummy is busy making sweets
Everyday she will serve new treats.

Dad’s busy putting up the lights
Bappa likes beautiful sights.

Roses, lilies, and jasmines galore
A silver chakra to add to the decor.

Uncles and aunts and cousins will come
Together we will have lots of fun.

Yes mom, I will be good, and never rude
All for Bappa, isn’t he a cool dude?

Why can’t I be like Bappa for a day
And sit in his temple just for a day?

All will sing aartis to me, and pray
With folded hands they will say:

“Give us good sense Oh God
Keep us happy Oh Lord”.

They will all eat modaks, while I watch
No, no, never, for Bappa - I’m no match!