The Vivekean Times

 (A Parody on X'mas written at the start of the Millennium) 'Twas the night after Christmas, when partying was done, The world had got drained of all the laughter and fun, Empty booze bottles lay scattered around, Ambitious Christmas dreams had crashed on the ground . The feelings of peace, love and goodwill had gone, Men fought and quarrelled till the break of the dawn, Sorrow and depression were replacing happiness and cheer, This would be the trend until Christmas next year. The shopping spree was over, the money had vanished, The spirit of Christmas had been altogether banished, The decorations so beautiful, no one admired them any more, This joyous, merry season had become a bore. I sat on the sofa, a frown on my face, My world was in tatters, I was losing the race, My wife had been crying, her eyes were quite red, She cursed me so fiercely, I wished I was dead. The children were sad, no smile did they give, ...

O, pretty little lizard Sitting on my wall, Sometimes in my bedroom, Sometimes in  my hall. We don't require any pesticides With you loitering about, 'Cause you kill all the cockroaches, And make the ants move out. People always admire cats and dogs And neglect you the entire day, But this doesn't bother you at all As you crawl in search of prey.

O, pretty little lizard Sitting on my wall, Sometimes in my bedroom, Sometimes in  my hall. We don't require any pesticides With you loitering about, 'Cause you kill all the cockroaches, And make the ants move out. People always admire cats and dogs And neglect you the entire day, But this doesn't bother you at all As you crawl in search of prey.

Hi, I just thought of composing an ode to a lizard. Here it is: An Ode to a Lizard    -   Vivek Pereira O, pretty little lizard Sitting on my wall, Sometimes in my bedroom, Sometimes in  my hall. We don't require any pesticides With you loitering about, 'Cause you kill all the cockroaches, And make the ants move out. People always admire cats and dogs And neglect you the entire day, But this doesn't bother you at all As you crawl in search of prey.