The Reporter

By Amala Durga Muthirulappan

Happily munching the snack
Sipping the hot tea back to back;
Scanning for a peppy channel
Without referring the manual;
Skipping the news channel
Boring to watch the regular panel;
Switching between the numbers
No Celebrity Face - to remember;
Form the cozy couch to the cozy bed
After the stomach is fully fed.

Wearing the spectacles
Before the clock ticks;
Ready - on the easy chair
Need to be treated fair;
Held the remote so tight
Despite of a channel switch fight;
The ears of the Grand father
Keenly listens to the reader
Unwanted noises - never bother.

A life in front of the Television
Varies a lot from
A life behind the Television
Do we really have that vision?

Broadcasting Goodness
Spreading Happiness
The letters read by the eyes
Had many versions
before the magazine arrives.
Providing us on time update
Keeping us informed - up to date.

A smile on the face
Though many hurdles to face.

Running mode on
Before the victim is gone.

North East West South
Dedication with an Oath

Covering the Status of
The sun and The moon
Not just to pay only the loan.

Unfolding secrets of
The Flood and the blood
Not just hiding under the hood.

From The Mars to the Wars
The Hearts hiding it's scars.

After a hectic hijack
Scrutinize and unblock.

Celebrating the only Passion
Years ago - life started in the Mansion.

A Family awaiting apart
A minimal time at the Nest before they depart.

No guard at the gate
Never worried about their fate.

Warriors living among the residents
When things go wrong
Can project anything unto - A president.

Holding the torch
They point over the things to be watched.

Not counting the followers
Not checking the viewers
Get ready to run again before the hurt cures.

A Celebration of the Uncelebrated Soldiers
A life behind the Television
Is a Pure Mission !!