Poem Generation Gap Otherwise sober and courteousDuring the last six daysOf my stay in MoscowMy Russian ChauffeurWas late by half an hourVisibly upset and troubledOn inquiry he explainedThe cause for his delayAnd inconsistent behaviorWas his fourteen year old daughterWho contrary to his advice and reprimandWas insistent and defied to go outAnd stay late night partyingWith other adolescents of […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 17, 2020October 8, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Gender Bias A self proclaimed activistAnd a strong proponent herselfOf gender equalityOnly the other dayWas caughtIn cameraAborting a female foetus. What are the compulsionsOf the woman involvedWell educated herselfHailing from a familyWell to doLeave aside manyWho willy-nilly doAnd for the lady doctorIs this only moneyOr some other motivation too? Like elephantine teethSome for the eatsAnd others for […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 17, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Full Moon On those wintry moonlit nightsIn my own solitudeSo often I wish to peer outOf my bedroom windowTo have a glimpse of you,O, Full Moon! I get envious to findAll worldly things, except meIn the nature on the mother earthBathed in the radiant milky lightAre shining under your full splendour. And then I’m temptedTo venture out […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 17, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Fuel Immense pain and miseriesThat near and dear onesAnd his own beloved oneInflicted on him during life… He embraced without grudgeAnd cultivated the habit ofBurning this pain into fuelTo continue his journey of life. 37,631 total views Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 17, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Love vs Friendship They were madly in loveCircumstances made them friendlyThen they separated foreverHurt and pain became destiny. They were good friendsLove made inroads silentlySo then they lived togetherEver after in life blissfully. Image (c) GettyImages 37,464 total views, 2 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 17, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Friendship Day Oh my friend on this dayHere is a wish and commitmentMay my friendship flourish everIn your aura and ambience… Like the scent of RajnigandhaWafts through the gentle breeze,Fragrance of my love and warmthShall touch your body and soul… Let me commit and assureTo date and for alwaysThis fragrance shall endureBeyond space, time and age. 37,178 total […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 17, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Friendship Life has many coloursAnd so are the friendsTogether we lived in momentsI haven’t written to you againI haven’t spoken to you for longIs this the end of road for friendship? Regardless how long it has beenRegardless how far away you liveOur bond is alive in remembranceWe shall ever remain best friends. Beyond the age, space […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 17, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Friends Life has many coloursAnd so are the friendsTo illustrate view pointHere are a few legends. There is one friendProactive, always calls me firstPuts me in high esteemAnd considerationChats a lot on things relevantAs also things not so relevantBut will never complainOr talk of any loss or gain. There is another friendPassive, seldom takes initiativeAnd whenever […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 17, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Friend Forever A friend I wasA friend you wereWe shared at a timeSo much love and care. The time is omnipotentWith indelible printsAnd time has passed sinceThings have changed whence. We can’t change timesWe can’t turn tidesAnd against destinyWe can’t simply fly. But love is immortalAnd so is careTwo never fade or dieYou would be aware. That […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 17, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Freedom of Expression Every citizen has rightTo freedom of expressionIt should not be curtailedOr denied to any citizenBy a person, organization or state. But a citizen too must realizeThat the freedom comesNot without self-disciplineNot without responsibilityAnd responsibilities are lawfulAs also ethical and moral. While speaking or writingWe should bear in mindAnd must take careWe are not hurtingOr violating […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 17, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Grounded Soul The world applauds the hollow and the loudWho rise on ladders built of vanity’s shroudAs slave to the shallow praises of the crowdHollow and restless souls, they cannot hide. Yet seeing how they strain for fleeting praiseA quiet wisdom blooms within my conscienceI turn my back upon their frantic, fevered paceTo claim a quiet oasis […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh June 26, 2026June 26, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Saving Woods The silent woods that truly represent planet lifeBut for greedy gold, there gentle creatures dieEndangered at the ruthless acts of lawless mentheThe smoke replaces blissful peace within the glen. ​Then there is heavy crowd, in safari rush alignedChasing thrills of the breathtaking adventure, wildIn this wake, engines roar and plastic trash remainsDisturbing pious nature’s peace […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh June 26, 2026June 26, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Tenant of Bark In tropical lands, humidity hangs thick & slowUpon bark of giants, the fern prefers to growAs the aerial tenants they demand no soilStaghorn, a master of light, free from earthly toil. ​The double frond architectures on a single stemOne brown and round, a well-built shielding hemThat builds a bowl to catch the forest’s wasteWhile velvet […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh June 25, 2026June 25, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Estranged Tides Two streams born of distinct snowsEach bound to where the horizon goesTwo meet divided shores, a fate unkindLeaving the dearest dream to fall behind. Though miles apart and poles awayThe unuttered fondness chooses to stayFor love turns out an unhealing woundTo silent corridors and empty days bound. Yet tenderly through the lifetime’s sighBeneath the very […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh June 24, 2026June 24, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Perpetual Ache An unhealing woundLoving you in silent roomsThrough a lifetime’s sigh. 703 total views, 2 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh June 24, 2026June 24, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Grounded Soul The world applauds the hollow and the loudWho rise on ladders built of vanity’s shroudAs slave to the shallow praises of the crowdHollow and restless souls, they cannot hide. Yet seeing how they strain for fleeting praiseA quiet wisdom blooms within my conscienceI turn my back upon their frantic, fevered paceTo claim a quiet oasis […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh June 26, 2026June 26, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Saving Woods The silent woods that truly represent planet lifeBut for greedy gold, there gentle creatures dieEndangered at the ruthless acts of lawless mentheThe smoke replaces blissful peace within the glen. ​Then there is heavy crowd, in safari rush alignedChasing thrills of the breathtaking adventure, wildIn this wake, engines roar and plastic trash remainsDisturbing pious nature’s peace […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh June 26, 2026June 26, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Tenant of Bark In tropical lands, humidity hangs thick & slowUpon bark of giants, the fern prefers to growAs the aerial tenants they demand no soilStaghorn, a master of light, free from earthly toil. ​The double frond architectures on a single stemOne brown and round, a well-built shielding hemThat builds a bowl to catch the forest’s wasteWhile velvet […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh June 25, 2026June 25, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Rajnigandha Touch Now I get tired too soonSo I’m afraid of going farBut all this does not meanI’ve abandoned walks forever… And yes, I often feel lonelyEven amongst my own peopleBut all this does not meanI have stopped caring for all… I often remember our friendshipI still care for our relationshipBut how much I do,I have stopped […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh November 16, 2020October 6, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Greed For Power Among all temptations in life of a man, perhaps the greed for power is the strongest one. The obvious reasons appear to be that when one is empowered, all other luxuries and antiquities of life automatically fall in line. Hence it is not surprising that people craving for the power adopt and exploit all overt […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh November 7, 2020September 26, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
A Fairy Tale Like a fairy descended from the paradiseShe was beautiful no less than Snow WhiteLike an angel she was generous and kindThe flowers bloomed whenever she smiled. She was standing my way with open armsAnd I knew well this was real not a dreamYet kept struggling to overcome my inertiaAnd in the process I rendered her […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 21, 2020February 10, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked