Travelling in India

Here is where perspiration and body odour are shared through close contact free,
So suffer stench with patience till you reach destination ultimately !







This vehicle in front was a shocking sight to see,
All clinging to support themselves individually.
This type of travel is often termed ‘Latak Savari’.







At every bus stop bodies calmly flow out
Oh, not a whimper not a shout.
The driver's view is restricted cos of legs
Zig- zag driving’s not due to consumed pegs !
Preferential seating is bestowed for women up front,
His changing gear technique, a well acquired stunt.
‘Walk and talk’ scored many an accident inducing fear,
Here driver's braile n lever grab, mastered shift of gear.
On these roads the drive is silky smooth for sure,
Jeeps over-loaded, sharp ghetto body odour to endure !

Out standing performers wait just for the move
Then hop swiftly and on just front toe hold shove.
Seeing is believing, cos it's indeed hard to imagine,
The accurate number the busting crosses margin.

Poem and photos by,
David de Figueiredo