The Footwear Repair

A rough over forty footwear repair

In the small stall, sweating,

Repairing the footwear, bags, umbrellas

For the day-long takes his lunch

Brought from the hut in the slums,

Rest for a day every Sunday

Once a regular friendly customer

Accosted him,” we are proud of a person

From your community becoming

Chief Minister, Home Minister Of

India. What has he done for you ?”

“We are all really proud of him.

He could do nothing for illiterate

Men like me. He is highly satisfied

That instead of begging we are

Living on our own, he has made

Provisions for licenses, financial

Help, houses in government building”

“Will your son follow you ?”

“Not at all! He would certainly

Become an officer in the Bank”

“Best wishes for your son.”

“O.K. Thank you”