The Cherished Epistle: A Poem by Ankurita Khajanchi

I received an epistle from a dear distant friend

To visit her place, China's most prosperous land

A city always on toes, where East and West blend

I flew off to Shanghai and the newest Disneyland.

We jaunted the eight ancient water towns by the riverine

Splendor brimmed the cerulean expanse of Lajiazui skyline

The flashes of opulence, I could see well engraved

While taking a stroll, along the waterfront promenade

The city of oriental charms, with variegated architectural shade

And there were temples, pagodas, and statues confected of Jade

The history buff in me was, by the museums magnetized

Peeping into Huien Tsang's SiYuKi, I was so surprised

The vintage cars in the Auto Museum were a lavish show

Fun it was to sashay through the fascinating shopping furbelow

Now the reminiscent mementos adorn my drawing room's wall

And pictures of the chopsticks' culture, the imprints I recall.

But I haven't heard of my pal, since one and a half year

The number is still out of service, gravity fills me with fear

My heart still hopes against hope, to get a reply

I do cherish the memories and that letter from Shanghai.