Dwellings

Dwellings

Eons ago, the primitive man
Lived a very rough , tough and tense life
His foremost need was food and water
Plus protection from elements and wide beasts.

Later he accidentally discovered 'fire'
The sight, heat and color of which thrilled him,
He found he could use it for defence
And lo! Equally for offence as well!

After watching Nature's phenomena
He learnt fishing, hunting and farming
And gradually led a little better life
Changing from migrant to settled life.

Thus with sedentary life style
Arose the need for dwellings
Simple huts, mud and brick structures
Using leaves, stone, timber fillings

Several centuries later
Dwellings grew in size and features
From ordinary houses to flats,
To Towers, Parks, Plazas and Palaces.

Today's trend is to go for high-rises
Because of paucity of land,
You have amazng sky-scrapers
Dotting all over the world.

So this is the story of civilization
Om Man's upward evolution,
Passing through various turing-points,
From 'tailless monkey' to 'Homo Sapien'.

Note: What is so special about this poem?
Ans: It is the journey down the ages throught the dark, dusty, cobweb-covered corridors of 'Time' which is the most remarkable aspect. It tells us how the rudimentary, lowly shelter underwent gradual changes, culsinating in construction of the posh, ultra-modern, fabulous residences of today.