Ludhiana

Ludhiana is a crazy place

that keeps me up at night

I saw a corner shop that

sells free-range eggs

with lingerie on the side

While driving one side

of the road was full

of dental clinics

and right opposite

the whole street was

full of sweet shops

Every second building

is a food court

and every third building

was a shopping centre

Ludhiana is a crazy place

that keeps me up at night

it’s like living in an alternate universe

Where every country collides.

I have walked on the

“Sunset Boulevard” and

crossed over towards

“Welkin Heights”

I have seen fancy apartments

with Spanish names

I have a seen bungalow

named “Casa House”

It’s charming in its way

But it still makes me laugh

Ludhiana is a crazy place

that keeps me up at night

but my family lives there

which makes it a haven

to visit anytime.

By Nanki Singh