The charming city adorned with the Queen’s necklace,
Scintillating and pompous with extravagant populace,
The wondrous darling of the Arabian sea,
Opens its arms through the Gateway,
Inviting in to get mesmerized with its beauty,
Juhu beach, Versova, Gorai, Chowpatty,
The spectacles of beaches are only here to see.
The marvels of SoBo’s Victorian architectures,
Takes you back to the historic struggles,
The waves lapping over the rocks of Bandstand,
Could soothe any wandering mind to be sound.
Trust the linking road and the fashion street,
To turn any penny-pincher into a shopaholic.
Mount Mary, Siddhivinayak, Haji Ali,
Get immersed in the devotion of the almighty.
Spirited with the blessings of Devi Mumba,
And looked after everyone by the Bappa,
This magnificent place is sure to make you wonderstruck.
It’s a miraculous blessed land,
Where anyone can survive and prosper.
The word is that no one at night would go hungry,
The sweet embrace of the city does help every way.
The warmth of the people never lets anyone friendless,
The struggles of commuting prepare you to face the world.
If you are in Mumbai, the home to the glitzy Bollywood,
Then it’s time you get out of the comfort zone,
Working hard would come naturally to you,
Seek the inspiration from the never resting Dabbawaalas,
And the city itself that withstood,
Attacks after attacks but still going strong.
Heard in the air is the resilient spirit that’s sung,
With every single precious breath you take here,
You are just bound to be mettlesome.
Show just only dedication towards your work,
And you’re assured to make a name for yourself,
In the city of dreams, also known as Mayanagari.
It's not exactly a poem, but just my love for the city where I grew up. So happy that the theme chosen today helped me to recollect some fond memories of the beautiful city. Btw, SoBo means South Bombay, a very posh locality of Mumbai:)