BHARATA RATNA, SACHIN TENDULKAR

The poem ought to have been written on SACHIN'S retirement

The magical bat  has come to a standstill

The man with the wonderful willow climbed the top hill

In international cricket especially in Indian cricket the void is difficult to fill

Though many a young and talented batsman have the zeal and will

He may lack the ferociousness of King Richards

And has not batted with the force of Gayle’s

He may not tally with the great Sir Bradman’s averages

Yet he has set for himself some historical pages

Unlike the devastating Brian Lara He did not have the longest score in his career

Unlike yuv raj singh he did not hit six sixes in an over

Though many commercial agencies has used his name and word

Even today some critics say he is not the best batsman in the world

Like WG Grace he has some incredible grace

He has treated equally the mesmerizing spin and the fierce pace

In and off the field he is really a  thorough gentle man

Some of his batting feats are undoubtedly uncommon

Indians are really proud of his Godly stature

Even his cricketing opponents like his calm nature

One day some of his records might be broken

But he will forever be remembered for the precious Bharat Ratna token

 

 

 

 

 

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

I like the poem. Made me want to research Bharat Ratna. I will. I like your thoughts and desire in the poem. Some heroes are never forgotten. Maybe replaced. Old timers like to remember the old one's who played with skill. Thank you for the excellent poetry.
Coyote