This is number 17. Seventeen years is a long time. People change. Society changes. What was funny once may seem cringey now (not to claim that this blog series was ever funny). What was 'harmless fun' in 2008 could lead to "you need to be cancelled, you old geezer" comments in 2024. But we persist. Simply because this blog was never meant to take itself or myself seriously.
Seventeen years! One more year and this tradition would be old enough to vote. Maybe it will vote to stop this inanity. Until then...
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Every year, I scratch my head and think
As to how to write a nonsensical time sink
Once, I'd simply rant about brains going mush
But now I have joined those idiots, as I too have a crush
Imagine my horror when I found prettiness in pink!!
Every year, I think and scratch my head
As to how to write a verse that's brain dead
Once, I'd simply rant about not finding a suitable date
But now, I am no longer single as I too have a soul mate
Imagine my horror when I found out the cost of roses coloured red!!
And just when I thought things couldn't get more bleak
Those smart marketers have popularized 'Valentine's Week'
Rose Day, Propose Day, Chocolate and then Teddy Day
Promise day, Hug de, Kiss de and finally Love-day
Just the fact that I know all these days makes me a freak!!
But what makes this annual nonsense news run
The thing as predictable as the daily rising sun
Is the old guard going crazy about youngsters finding love
And suggesting that we should all instead go hug a cow
Puritans enraged that someone somewhere is out having fun!
I just realised that a fraud godman who's in jail
Or maybe he is already out on parole or on bail
He apparently declared this a day to worship your parents
Yes, the same people who gave birth to you, ladies and gents
On a totally different note, have you guys watched 12th Fail??
I ask coz I might have aced this year's 'Husband Test'
In fact, it may even be my lifetime's personal best,
I took her to a private island, for a candlelight dinner
I am usually a total loser, but this time a sure winner
She was so wowed, so until next year I can rest!
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