Writers’ Bloc nonsense rhyme.

Swar’s pretty river paints a picture of a close, yet faraway place
Asif – the quiet thinker on stage – in cricket a terror with his pace.

Cricket - a hot topic for Rahul, hotter than even Mandira
Only outdone by Manu’s fixation on the honeymoon bra.

Rumour has it that a funny writer called Anuvab exists
But where is he ? Apart from telling us that the Yanks are the pits.

Sachin’s poignant film remains, with a tender aftermath
Now all of you know Rajit’s the man to give you a good bath.

Rajiv’s couch potatoes, with no such luck, vegetate and gather flab
And after Ram’s monologue, we’ll think twice ‘fore we order our next crab.

Ira’s adman revels in his insecurity, it would seem,
As does Vijay’s Zaheera, like dust motes on her sun beam

Ajay, with his look of eternal bliss, creates conversations canine
Manjima’s characters full of love and hate – but underneath, are they fine?

Maia takes us deeper, telling us Parsi stories through a ghost,
And now let the credits roll, start with the Jindals - a wonderful host.

To thank the actors for the hard work I think the playwrights will agree
They’re slogging it out the whole day – we just sleep since we’re free.

To the ‘Senior Batch’ of playwrights, thanks much in advance
You’re going to have to put up with junk; Escape, while you still have the chance.

Harriet – thanks for the company and the useful insights in between
Fantastic work at the Royal Court – cheers to the family Devine.

Phyllida and Carl, for showing us the action of writing – Thank you
We promise no more obstacles, we’ll raise the stakes high, for us and you.

Thank you Shernaz for putting this together and all 3 of you at Rage
Come January and hopefully 13 plays will set alight the Mumbai Stage.