'No pic no reply' - a poem. Image: Brijesh Sukumaran.

Creative Writing

Poem: ‘No Pic No Reply’

By Yash Raj Goswami

November 06, 2014

I said: My mind forbids pinging you but my heart doesn’t comply.

All they said was: “no pic, no reply.”

Pictures are not people; People are not pictures. Understand. At least try.

All they said was: “no pic, no reply.”

We could make it meaningful, deep, lasting and beautiful. Let us take this beyond the mere demand and supply.

All they said was: “no pic, no reply. ”

Together we could share our lows and our highs. We could laugh together, maybe even cry.

All they said was: ” no pic, no reply.”

We could walk on the shore, Collect shells, build castles. We could gaze at stars under a moonlit sky.

All they said was: “no pic, no reply. ”

We could do long drives, musical nights, shopping sprees. We could explore new eateries. Heck! Even barbecue, bake and fry.

All they said was: “no pic, no reply. ”

Then time flew. More impatient I grew. I learnt my lesson by and by. One fine day I too wrote: “Golden rule apply; No pic, no reply.”