#poem

Poem: Czar of the Skies!

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Kim is hosting Tuesday Poetics at dVerse. She has challenged us to write a poem, of any length or form, about an animal in a human way or a human in an animal way, highlighting some trait of the animal/human that either sets us apart or brings us together. I chanced upon this picture on Google … Read more

Poem: Please Don’t Judge Me!

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  I enjoy some tasks But I detest others too I can work all day But I respite some days too I value your concern But please don’t judge me!     I like to be modest But I am sloppy too I prefer to eat healthy But I relish junk too I value your … Read more

The World of Social Media Shortcuts

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In the era of Whatsapp, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, it’s not only imperative to be socially active but also to be aware of their terminology/ abbreviations/ shortcuts. If you are not familiar with these shortcuts, then you are considered outdated, isn’t it? But these shortcuts have impacted our lives in ways that we have failed … Read more

Poem: Resurgence

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When life falls short of breath and heart falls short of love When time falls short of hope and hope falls short of faith When eyes fall short of dreams and dreams fall short of existence When mind falls short of thoughts and thoughts fall short of words It’s time for a miracle It’s time … Read more

Tanka: Dreams

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  dreams keep us afloat when turbulent waves of time ally wrath of fate questioning our true mettle to crack mystery of life   The post follows the prompt words “mystery” and “dreams” given by Elsie for her Weekly Tanka Challenge #70.  

Poem: Looking Up

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Lillian hosted Poetics at dVerse this Tuesday. She has provided us with images captured by Hubble space telescope and wants us to write a poem seeking inspiration from any one picture. I have written this poem for the picture.   Photo Credit: ESA/Hubble; NASA, ESA and the Hubble Heritage (STScI/AURA)-ESA/Hubble Collaboration   A life beyond the life … Read more

Quadrille: The Bliss of Dawn

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It is week 44 of Quadrille at dVerse and De is hosting the Quadrille today with prompt word “kick”. So, 44 weeks and 44 prompts for 44 worded Quadrille! I ‘ve written the quadrille using all the 44 words: kick, creak, hope, spice, free, bliss, dream, fear, flicker, pepper, dance, bubble, grin, lull, melt, shimmer, twist, skip, green, breeze, spill, rose, journey, jar, leaves, open, … Read more

Poem: I hate myself

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  I hate myself for all the words I say Which I detest from the bottom of my heart   I hate myself for all the things I do Which never reflect in my list of tasks   I hate myself for tasks I fail to do Which I’d love at the top of stack … Read more

Poem: You/ कविता: तुम

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I have penned down something in Hindi today. Below is the English translation as well.   क्यों चले आते हो तुम ख़्यालों में बिन बुलाए बिन खटखटाए जब इस दिल पर तुम्हारा कोई हक़ ही नहीं इस दिल ने तो उस दिन ही निर्मोही जोगी का चोला ओढ़ लिया था जिस दिन तुम ज़िन्दगी से … Read more