(At 06:04 PM, 23rd of August 2023, India became the fourth nation to soft land robotic lander on the moon, first to do so on South Pole. The poem is a tribute to Chandrayan-3 mission of ISRO)
That dreaded deja vu of 'fifteen minutes of terror'
played havoc on everyone's mind.
Four years ago, that countdown held a mirror,
to the calamity that's handed down.
played havoc on everyone's mind.
Four years ago, that countdown held a mirror,
to the calamity that's handed down.
The moon was distant, the media was cruel,
the maverick prophets of doom triumphed.
The Gods smiled this time, with fate's duel,
human endeavor and scientific temper combined.
Slowly and steadily, billions watched,
with fervent hope and bated breath;
amidst raging worse news, our hearts touched,
an event memorable even in death.
Who knows, some future dreamers may take birth today,
in non-descript rural school buildings without fuss.
For now, let's Hoist the tricolor, praise the brilliant minds and bask in pride,
for The Lord Soma himself, his mysteries intact, hosted us.
Maheeth Veluvali,
16 Saladi Jamindar Street,
Palakollu.
