Cricket Safari Comments

Vijay, shock of shocks! just two days ago i wrote a comment here about americans (maybe not) playing cricket. then the very next day, what should i see? ? ? in the park in this small california city, a few blocks from our house, i saw a bunch of indians (?) playing cricket. it is almost too amazing for me to believe, even though i saw them with my own eyes. i've only lived here a year, but in that year i've seen about zero indians. maybe they came from the larger city to the north? we do have native americans, known to me in my youth as indians, around here. some of them earn money by running or owning a casino, or having it on their land. but i don't think i've seen many of them either. are these people hiding from me? so now i've seen about 10 minutes of a cricket game, which is similar to, but a lot different from, our baseball. i suppose baseball is played by some in india? my brother told me yesterday on phone that he has seen cricket played in st. louis (in the state of missouri in central u.s.a.) and in washington d.c. (our national capital) . bri :)

i suppose some 'americans' play cricket, but who and where and when i wouldn't know. i was drawn to the poem because i thought it might be a fantasy of crickets (which to me are dark insects which resemble grasshoppers) on an african safari. boy, was i disappointed! maybe i'll have to write one to suit my cricket-safari wish. but thanks for sharing anyway. bri :)

Wow...Amazing write.. So beautifully you have expressed each team...Loved reading.. Today I feel how come I missed your beautiful write......you deserve 10

A very interesting poem it is. Like taking a walk in the jungle and seeing lots of wild animals in their own habitat. Cricket Safari is a celebration by all means. Enjoyed the ride.

nice one i enjoyed it

Aha first time i read a world cup poem in such splendid flag n animal imagery too. Thumbs up poet!

U hav succeeded in depicting the ceremonial opening and the fever and fret of the WORLD CUP. I enjoyed reading it!

Love Cricket. Go Great Britain! Nice poem.

It; s priceless coming from the eyes that not only feel but see, your heart! Beautiful! Thanks

Enjoyed the spirit in this poem; poet recreates atmosphere of excitement and gaiety. Lots of colorful language and references. Good poem.

There is too much of hype about Cricket in India, Viz the newly created -IPL - Idiots Premier League. Golden Hours and Prime Time wasted.11 Fools Payed once,11000 Fools watched thence. Now 11 Fools Bat,11 Million Fools Rot. Students glued to 20-20 score 20/100 and the IPL Band Wagon makes 100/20. There was a news item in TOI which said a young boy murdered his Grandma who denied him going to IPL match. For youngsters to survive, let this Cricket Craze Cease. All forms of Cricket are old poison in new bottles.

nice idea. great poem. thanks for the invite.

i am not naturally a cricket man and don't fully understand the rules. but your converting me maybe. a beautiful musical poem, thanks, john

oops: FLOW of words..................

Wow, I love it, you brought the whole world together, unique idea, great use of descriptive language and a smooth slow of words, well done, simply amazing. It has a deeper meaning beneath the surface layer; a deep manifestation of world unity

Hi Vijay, although Im not a cricket buff at all, still, I liked the style of your writing.... very free flowing and spontaneous. Thoughts coming out rapidly compelling you to pen them down like cascade!

ohhhhhh....i loved this one friend...i m soo very passionate about criket...today is the world cup final.SL clash with pakistan's eagles... hey i rote this poem about criket too...called 'The Banished Sri Lankan Knight' take a look if you have time friend 10++ cheers