And lands overflow in the modern mad race
Don’t fret, for I am here
For I am the Civil Engineer
I will provide you the shelter you seek
Give roof for the wealthy and the meek
I am capable and I am here
For I am the Civil Engineer
When the roads overflow with zooming cars
And the streets dissolve into cacophonous bazaars
Don’t fret, for I am here
For I am the Civil Engineer
I will give you the roads you need
Clear the path to do your deed
I am capable and I am here
For I am the Civil Engineer
When you’re dying for a sip of water
Or when you’re caught in a flood slaughter
Don’t fret, for I am here
For I am the one and only Civil Engineer
I will bridge all the gaps
And supply pure life to your taps
I am capable and I am here
For I am the one and only Civil Engineer
When into the earth your homes seem to sink
Or when they topple down in a blink
Don’t fret, for I am here
For I am the one and only Civil Engineer
I will assure you foundations, strong and safe
And placate mother earth off her chafe
I am capable and I am here
For I am the one and only Civil Engineer
Chic ka baap
1 hour ago
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I will build you dams
And damn your lands
I will cement your forests
And create concrete jungles
I will cut down trees
To let you ride free
On your way to Hell and damnation
'Coz I am the one and only
Uncivil engineer !
;)
Great writing, Harithas Funnius, its good to see you back. Long time since you put a smile on my face!
Nice as always :) But I'd have preferred something funny. Reminded me of this.
hehe nice!
@ balachandran
Thank you for taking time to read my worthless poetry. And BTW, don't you think its a little unfair to blame the entire world degradation on the civil engineers? Being someone who really cares about the planet, I understand what you are saying. But really, do you know how difficult it is to build something, putting your heart and soul into it, thinking its for the betterment of the people, only to see it damned and criticized? I guess there are always two sides to a coin.
@ Tony and Shilpa
Thank you for your time.
Haritha, i did not mean to hurt your feelings, really. I was just kidding, you know that. But, do remember - in nature, there are other creatures too, who have been here for millions of years. None other than homo sapiens destroy nature for their survival. Civil engineers are not to be blamed; they are just another set of tools. Remember - when you slap on another spadeful of concrete you are killing the land - little by little. Think of the alternative construction technologies - mud, for eg. I just wanted to remind you all this,which, being a sensitive person, you already know. But when you see trees being cut down unncessarily for widening roads ( Have you been to Trivandrum recently? check out LMS - Mascot Hotel area, AG's office area ) one cannot help but be bitter... though I was gently chiding you. Sorry if I hurt your feelings. I chanced upon your blog and i think you are a wonderful writer and a person. Your sense of humor, intelligence and charm is so refreshing. Do keep writing; but do think on these things...
Balan
very interesting.. cud v perhaps tempt u 2 do smthn similar 4 ece nxt yr ;) ??
wow!dat was cool...
"Don’t fret, for I am here
For I am the Civil Engineer too...."
;)
nice one ya..
am always proud to be a civil engineer :)
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