The Rickshawallah was a polite demure man,
Told me his lifestory in a short time span!
Ensured my 3 year old kid could sit properly;
Before the vehicle sped into the nearby alley.
The mask sitting tight on the bridge of his nose;
Palms all rough with sanitizer that flowed.
Conversation veering from covid to hobby
He plays Tabla for his beloved Krishna at a nearby Haveli!
Such a multifaceted man with eyes that smile,
Reminded me to take everything as I got out with my huge pile;
Assured me in the same breath, just in case he will return the lost things and go the extra mile,
For I realised, he was a teacher who taught music and honesty to his students once upon a time!