POEM: FASCINATING GOA

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By Kamlesh Tripathi

FASCINATING GOA

In the lap of beaches,

And the cradle of ravines,

In the vicinity of high seas,

Lies she—to my glee.

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Splashing all the way on one side,

 Is the Arabian Sea,

And rising high on the other side,

Is the Western Ghats.

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And stretching all across,

Is the wave of Konkan,

Well bounded by Karnataka and Maharashtra,

That is to my ecstasy.

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From rivers galore to heritage hallowed,

It has water and lush, everywhere,

From Mandovi to Francis Xavier,

From Aguada to mid sea dolphins,

And from cruise to casinos,

It has it all.

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It reminds you of Parashurama,

Who fought back the advancing seas,

To save the lands of Konkan,

From the turbulent seas.

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From temples of Devi,

To shivalaiyas of Shiva,

From ferry cruise to waterfalls

Goa remains a paradise for all.

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Epitome of Utopia,

A destination to recoup,

Where every bit is a wonderland,

With its lush green countryside to woo.

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Where Portuguese came,

Only to remain,

Till India conquered

Her firm reigns.

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Friendly people,

Noble souls,

Where one doesn’t fear,

Nocturnal strolls.

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Water sports and sightseeing,

Dance and band,

Pub and hug,

In the least of smug.

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Soft friends and cordial people,

Civilized drivers who never honk,

Systematic crossings, without traffic lights,

That feels like heaven,

Unlike the broad day light haven.

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I loved being there,

A trip that I’ll remember,

A trip that I’ll cherish,

And the place that I’ll visit again,

Will be none else than Goa again.

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