Poetry

Ashoka’s Atonement

Ashoka’s Atonement

The battlefield bore a deserted look,  With lifeless bodies strewn all over.  Some were sans heads and some sans limbs.  The mud was soaked in blood,  Not sure whose it was though.  The mighty king of Kalinga,  Stepped out to check the field.  All he could hear was...

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The Stalwarts

The Stalwarts

I dreamt about Mr. Ganguly Trying to smash a googly. Wondered if it would be a six, Oh! We both were in a fix. Hey, I then saw Mr. Sachin, Who, after a ton raised his chin, He hit awesome cover drives And kept the game alive. Then came my dear Dravid, Juicy half...

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Unread Letters

Unread Letters

The beautiful casket in Dadi's room,  Always caught my attention.  Curious that I was dared to zoom,  As discovery was my intention.    Dadi's spying eyes,  Caught me in the act.  She wasn't taken by surprise,  And calmly she did react.    She opened the...

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Warmth Throughout

Warmth Throughout

Warm,  Is mom's bosom,  As we snuggle to suckle.  Warm,  Are dad's hugs,  As we run for a cuddle.  Warm,  Are the moments spent,  With siblings you see.  Warm,  Is the embrace Shared between pals.  Warm,  Are the unspoken words,  With our better half.  Warm,  Is the...

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New Birth

New Birth

The cry of the little one,  Woke him up from slumber.  He looked at his tired wife, And decided to calm the child.    Confused that he was,  Clueless on how to comfort,  As he lifted the baby from the cradle,  His hands were trembling in fear.    The baby...

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A Conversation

A Conversation

" We are the jewels The jewels of the family.  The family swells with pride,  Pride of our achievements you see.  You see us shining on,  On the branches over generations.  Generations, who are old to carry the load,  The load of expectations".  Said the...

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The Wait

The Wait

He waited for her to come With tea, honey cake, loads of love And a ring to surprise her.  He was in true love,  She was his girl and  He just wanted to seal it with a kiss.  She came, all dressed up,  But not in a gown as be thought,  Instead donning the military...

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Forgot!!

Forgot!!

With the arrival of video games,  We forgot the games on mud.  With the arrival of phones,  We forgot to write letters.  With the arrival of mobiles,  We forgot the phone numbers.  With the arrival of computers, We forgot about pen and paper.  With the arrival of...

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Light After Darkness

Light After Darkness

Mind Shrouded in Thoughts so negative Yearns For solace, From all around. In Every word That is heard In Every eyes That look keenly In Every touch Of warmth, understanding, And Hopes to Seek happiness through All The minds That truly understand And Ushers in Light...

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