Old Enemy: A Poetic Story of Math I Poem By Naitik
Old Enemy: A Poetic Story of Math
In this temporary world, I am just a guest,
And while life goes on, my syllabus gives me no rest.
I am searching for someone divine,
Who can help me find my way and make everything fine.
Either show me a way to understand,
Or give me some solutions that I can actually comprehend.
Or do something so great and kind,
That I can finally make friends with Maths in my mind!
The journey has barely begun,
Yet Maths has already made me run.
Oh my Lord, please tell me the way,
How can Maths and I get along someday?
And also tell me which magical pen
Will help me pass my Maths exam!
Just give me one answer, please—
When will I finally find the value of x?
And when will Maths stop troubling me
And finally make some peace with me?
Poem In Hindi
Old Enemy: A Poetic Story of Math
Duniya-e-Faani mein ek mehmaan hoon main,
Khud se toh tum hoge, syllabus se pareshaan hoon main.
Ek Ilaahi ki talaash hai,
Jo manzil ki ore raah bana de,
Ya toh cheating kara de, ya toh
Kuch samaadhaan bata de.
Ya kare kuch aisa ki ganit se mera raabta kara de.
Abhi toh raah,
Abhi toh raah shuru bhi nahi hui,
Abhi se itni khafa.
Ek mere Ilaahi, mera aur
ganitta ka karwa bata de.
Saath hi bata de kaun-si kalam hai woh,
Jo mujhe paas karegi.
Bas de de ye jawaab,
Kab milegi x ki value??
Kab ganit idhar aahen bharegi??
By Naitik
FAQs Old Enemy: A Poetic Story of Math
What is the central theme of the poem “Old Enemy”?
The central theme is the universal student struggle with mathematics, framed through a witty contrast between deep philosophical thought (“Duniya-e-Faani”) and the everyday anxiety of dealing with school or college syllabi.
Who or what is the “Old Enemy” mentioned in the title?
The “Old Enemy” is Mathematics (Ganit). The speaker playfully views math as a persistent adversary that has troubled them since the beginning of their academic journey.
What is the significance of the phrase “Duniya-e-Faani”?
“Duniya-e-Faani” translates to “this temporary/ephemeral world.” The speaker opens with a grand philosophical statement about being a temporary guest on Earth, humorously contrasting the heavy weight of existential reality with the immediate, mundane frustration of math homework.
What does the speaker mean by searching for “x”?
In algebra, “x” represents the unknown variable. In the poem, finding the value of “x” serves as a metaphor for finding clarity, passing the exam, and finally making sense of a difficult subject.
What is the tone of the poem?
The poem combines a lighthearted, humorous, and relatable tone with dramatic, poetic language. It blends light desperation with playful optimism about somehow making peace with math.What makes this poem so relatable to students?
It captures genuine academic anxiety—such as fear of failure, the urge to find a quick fix or “cheating” shortcut, and the wish for a “magical pen”—in a humorous, poetic way that almost every student has felt at some point.
Where can you buy the books ?
You can buy the books ay Amazon.in and Bookosmia.com.
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