Dr Vaneet’s poem is about “G for Goat” to Google’s reign, its empire expanded with Covid’s aid, dominating digital life and even small transactions, exclusively for Different Truths.
I remember G for Goat, G for Girl,
But when it changed into G for Google,
I really wonder.
Google didn't come alone,
But with his progeny (Gmail, G maps, G drive, etc),
he sat on the throne.
Covid came to assist him in expanding his empire,
Physical classes disappeared and
Google classrooms were admired.
Zoom was there to compete,
and how could then Google lack behind?
Hence, he set up Google Meet.
Finance was the only sphere, and he was not there.
But how could he be so unaware,
He gave birth to another child,
named him Google pay and stood by his side,
Paytm, BHIM, and UPI all were left behind,
Google pay became the adorable child.
Precocious youth he has turned into, everyone speculates how,
He has started ruling the digital world, and I too bow.
Parents have become dependent on children
for every transaction, as no cash payment,
Only Google pay - they all say with affection.
My e-wallet is full, but my cash wallet is empty,
Nonetheless, google pay smiles, finding me scanty.
Google, mend your child,
He is crossing his limits and snatching my rights.
Oh! you ask me what rights?
He intrudes on my sphere and intends to dominate there.
My friends google pay me every now and then,
For a cup of tea that costs only Rs 10.
Your son enthrals them with his rewards and offers,
They are all happy with whatever he proffers.
Oh! Google, do me a favour,
If you can play square
Tell him to limit transactions below Rs hundred,
To physical currency, it would be good if he surrendered.
Let us enjoy our tea with pleasure and adoration.
Without Google Pay’s unnecessary intrusion.
Picture design by Anumita Roy
Dr Vaneet Kaur is currently working as an Assistant Professor of English MM Modi College, Patiala, Punjab. She has several research papers to her credit. She has also presented papers in national and international conferences. Her research interests include diaspora, multiculturalism, identity, culture, and ethnicity.
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