The Cruise Memoir

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Indian “Gang”


Relaxing at the cabin Balcony
🔊Click here for an Audio recitation

Amid Baltic waves that gleam so blue,

A cruise embarked with a joyous crew.

From distant lands, we came in scores,

Indian hearts, on foreign shores.


A voyage grand, fourteen days to roam,

Through Norway's fjords, a traveler's home.

With laughter shared, a lively group,

From New Zealand to Indian troupe.


Australia's sun, UK's embrace,

USA's charm, Germany's grace.

Zimbabweans too we sailed, hearts intertwined,

A union of cultures, beautifully combined.


Bhagawan's touch, a guiding light,

Crafting memories, day and night.

Land excursions to lands unknown,

Bergen's beauty, Tallin's charm shown.


Olden's vistas, a scenic sight,

Stravanger's allure, pure delight.

Copenhagen's flair and grace,

Helsinki's warmth, a friendly embrace.


On the ship, we sang and played,

Fun and laughter never swayed.

Celebrating India's freedom on board,

In a style on the High seas and offshore.


Medical hiccups tried to deter,

But when will prevails, spirits were sure.

A group of forty or so, bound by glee,

Writing tales upon the sea.


In the North  Sea’s embrace, we sailed,

A journey of stories, together unveiled.

Through Norway, Finland, Denmark's land,

In memories, forever they stand.

- NSM (with some  help of ChatGPT😀)


Comments

  1. Doreswamy Srinidhi21 August 2023 at 14:07

    Nice as a poem. Pictures and anecdotes to follow ?

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    1. Anonymous21 August 2023 at 18:00

      Pictures published. A detailed account is being written now

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  2. Anonymous24 August 2023 at 13:54

    Very nicely written. Chennagi majjaa madiddiraa!

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