::- The names -::

As we grow up
We do not call each other
With our childhood names;
We call ourselves, instead,
With the names of popular actors,
The biggest billionaires,
And with the synonyms of kings.

There, deep within our souls,
We know the truth
That we are no more close these days,
And the reason
Is the burden to chose
The newer, better names,
And the thirst quenching words of praise.

Now, I feel, the moment has come
To throw away
The shackles of pretendance,
And stop giving stupid names
To our closest friends.

I better start with myself.

By-Vinod