In English we say lost in thoughts But in poetry… The moments that cannot be described, When one goes into a state of eternal bliss or sorrow, When one takes time to process the present, Oblivious of what's around them. The ephemeral moments, When the...
In English we say, I was bullied But in poetry … Laughed upon and scorned By people who took others for granted. Physically and verbally they abused, And… that was endured in silence. Lest they knew, and probably cared a dime, Of what their abuses could do. The...
His eyes open, gaze fixed, His hand on the trigger still intact, The bloody chest that took the bullets Froze in red, telling his tale. A tear skipped from his eye, And remained frozen as snow engulfed him. Why did he shed a tear, What was his worry or fear?...
He didn't wage a war, But his powerful voice was heard really far. Wars needn't be fought with swords and guns, He proved that with his paper and pens. His words were those tiny pellets That fell on the enemy like a shower of bullets. His impactful poems spoke about...
With fresh thoughts, I sat down to pen, My life's journey, Through my words, On a paper that was Crisp, fresh and empty. As the ink flowed through the nib, My thoughts froze. It came to a standstill, And resolved not to budge. Minutes passed by And so...
Donning the hat of a master chef, Flicking the ladle, I started to cook, Kitchen seemed so comfy and homely, Yes, I was ready to show my skills. Stove turned on with tava and oil sizzled, Drenching the chimney as mustards crackled, Do I stay or run, I thought. 'Twas a...
In the name of taxes, Our country was looted. Our hard earned money, Filled the English caskets. Enraged at this treatment, The young bloods boiled. They vowed to get the money back, Just like Robin Hood. Kakori was the chosen route, And Ramprasad...
Her mind froze, and heart paced faster that it almost exploded, Her fragile hands trembled, of her age and also fear, as she slowly removed the pristine white face cloth. Pregnant silence shattered with her cries, And her tears flowed. Violent storm ‘twas. The cloth...
An inspiration to those who are lazy, The soldiers' love for their country is crazy. Their struggle is not fake, For the country, they put their lives at stake. We should learn something from them, For the nation, they are indeed a gem. Even before they adorn...