POPCORN

We like watching films on big screens

The very act of strolling in big spaces

But we are tired of eating popcorn

And drinking coke that we scorn.

How about eating samosa, kachori

Or haldiram alu bhujia and chikki

One can even try pav bhaji with vada

Or dhokla with onion pakoda.

Or else alu bonda with chilli bajjis

Khara boondi to go with chaklis

Why not alu tikki and kodu bale^s

Benne murukkus and khara peanuts?

If nippattu, ompudi, khara sev satisfy palate

Sweet and khara shankar poli enough to satiate

While namak para, ghatia, mathi are tasty

Veg puffs, roasted chana and moong dal are crispy.

While chivdas, khakras, alu chips also suffice

Bhakarvadis, corn flakes, will be nice

Umpteen dry namkeens are in the market

We can choose regional healthy ones in packet.

If we need something to quench our thirst

Lemon, apple, sugarcane juice will meet that first.

We must also not dirty the place

And take care to save our face.

But the cinema owners must agree

To allow these definitely not for free

How nice it will be to watch movies

Munching any of these with families.