Poem Virtual Bouquet Let me offer a bouquet of flowersWith its abstract yet subtle fragranceIn an endeavor and however thin a hopeIt will someday reach your home. A bunch of delicate RajnigandhaOf subtle, vibrant and lasting fragranceSymbolic to my goodwill and friendshipIn the best ever friend’s nameAnd a few fresh and vibrant rosesWith the intense and intoxicating scentSymbolic […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 23, 2020October 9, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Vestigial Love I you so wishYou can take away all,What is mine.Knowledge earned over years,Identity of sheer hard work,Social status today I enjoy,Then there is always someAmount of wealth and fortune. But please don’t ever askTo share my memories and pain,Which are not mine.I am just a trustee.It’s the vestigial loveOf a short but intense fairy-taleWhich on […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 23, 2020October 9, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Verse Within Verse “An angry tiger growlsHorrified lover tumbles down steep hillBeloved beholds in anxiety and fear…” Grateful if you could pleaseGive big hands of applauseTo the creative abilities of poetFor inflicting on your nervesHis phenomenal piece of workLike ‘verse’ within verse. You read umpteen timesFlabbergast or aghastYet no clue what it wasSo myriad and deep, it hasSpiritual […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 23, 2020October 9, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Vermilion At a time in a phase of lifePassion and sentiments ran so highLife without her was beyond imaginationHe would be very anxious and lonesomeWith her absence even in moments. But the time was ruthlessHe had to live a life without herEnormity of loss drenched spark of lifeThat turned out to remain merely a chorusOf worldly […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 23, 2020October 9, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Vasant Panchami The day marks the end ofProlonged winter bluesIt’s an occasion to flauntOur clothes in yellow hues. An auspicious day to worshipDivine Goddess SaraswatiAnd share yellow sweetsOn happy Vasant Panchami. Image (c) GettyImages 19,376 total views, 8 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 23, 2020October 9, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Vampires Look at the celestial bodies in universeSun, moon, numerous stars and planetsGive us light, energy, warmth and growthMake earth stable so it doesn’t tumbleAnd all this without seeking any return. Look at the nature and mother earthAnd all phenomena of physical worldBring us climate, nutrients and energyAs also beauty, art and spiritualityAnd all this without […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 23, 2020October 9, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Vagabond Since time immemorialA restless vagabond roamsAcross the continentsFrom city to countrysideScaling hills and mountainsPaddling through rivers and lakesTrekking in deserts and wildernessAnd sailing on the high seas… An eternal search forSelf-contentment and peace –Will this ever end? image (c) jaipalsingh 19,881 total views, 12 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 23, 2020October 9, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Utopian Dreams I had aspired at the dawn of lifeTo ride on Sun’s chariot of fireI had aspired at the dawn of lifeTo fly above the seventh heavens. Had desired to reach sky highDuring the zenith of the lifeHad a wish to sail on ocean’s tidesIn one of those adventurous rides. But this was envisioned not without […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 23, 2020October 9, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Unsolicited If unforeseen’s handor even destinyas we often call itis accepted responsiblein human life…for a gain or loss,glory or infamy,and life or death. Why thendespite our ignoranceor being unaware ofOne’s circumstancesWe so freely renderunsolicited advicesand our opinionsif he is…a success or failure,unstable or composed,and gleeful or sad? Like you can’trecover a stoneonce thrown,hurt thus we causeis […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 23, 2020October 9, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Union Dreams andrealities aretwo parallel lineswhich never meet;Like earthand skyappear to meetat the horizonbut actuallynever meet. Some pursuea cherished dreamas most valuedsought after goalonly to turna mirage later;Yet universe isis infinite, andfull of possibilitiesand miraclesdo occur. An optimist I amso I nurturea hope, a will –sacred and sublime;Eternity shall uniteyou and me,me and yousometime, somewherein cosmos,never […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 23, 2020October 9, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Ahsas Circumstances and compulsionsIn our day-to-day mundane livesIndeed, have potential at timesTo create inevitable situationsWhen close companionsHave no option but to partAlbeit with their heavy hearts. But separation and lossFollowing the parting of waysCannot erase or eradicateThe warmth, love, and careThat keeps growing & bloomingIn their hearts and mindsBe it spring or autumnThrough all seasons. As […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Autumn Tale Little Rio was thrilled to watchWow! What a fantastic scene…! All the leaves turning their ownGold, orange, red, purple, brownBut the fun and thrill turned intoA mood that was gloomy and sadWhen he discovered that the leavesWere dying only to fall on the ground. Grandpa spoke in a soothing toneDo not get upset and sad […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh September 4, 2024September 4, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
आसन्न सपने आते हैं मुझे भयावह से डरावने देखता हूँ दृश्य-कल्पित खुली-खुली आँखों से सूखे-सूखे रूखे-रूखे विशाल जंगल मुरझाए वृक्षों पर अधचिपकी सी खुरदुरी छाल ठूंठ-मूक खड़े अकेले झुंड में बिन बहार स्थिर स्पंदनहीन विवश सहने नियति के प्रहार. देखे हैं मैंने जहाँ होते थे कभी जीवन से भरे रंग-बिरंगे हरे-हरे झूमते-नाचते लहलहाते-खिलखिलाते गीत गाते खुशबू बिखराते झुंड वृक्षों के गूँथे हुए सामीप्य के चुंबन में बतियाते-टकराते आपस […] Written by Santosh K Nema September 3, 2024September 3, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Disintegration Editor’s Choice How many know, our own lifeBecomes contented and blissfulWhile we look at people & thingsDispassionately with all fairness Conversely, when we start lookingAt the things with a coloured visionMore than affecting people aroundIt leads to our own disintegration Morally and materiallyAlbeit slowly but surely. 1,339 total views, 48 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh September 1, 2024September 1, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Instinct Editor’s Choice Life taught him so many lessonsOf this, the most amazing being… His instinct and attribute: Of a plenty courage and enduranceTo sport laugh and smile on his lipsWhile losing the dearest one adored And following the loss… Even more nerve and forbearanceTo keep still laughing and get goingWith the purpose and mission in […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh August 29, 2024August 30, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Ahsas Circumstances and compulsionsIn our day-to-day mundane livesIndeed, have potential at timesTo create inevitable situationsWhen close companionsHave no option but to partAlbeit with their heavy hearts. But separation and lossFollowing the parting of waysCannot erase or eradicateThe warmth, love, and careThat keeps growing & bloomingIn their hearts and mindsBe it spring or autumnThrough all seasons. As […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Autumn Tale Little Rio was thrilled to watchWow! What a fantastic scene…! All the leaves turning their ownGold, orange, red, purple, brownBut the fun and thrill turned intoA mood that was gloomy and sadWhen he discovered that the leavesWere dying only to fall on the ground. Grandpa spoke in a soothing toneDo not get upset and sad […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh September 4, 2024September 4, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
आसन्न सपने आते हैं मुझे भयावह से डरावने देखता हूँ दृश्य-कल्पित खुली-खुली आँखों से सूखे-सूखे रूखे-रूखे विशाल जंगल मुरझाए वृक्षों पर अधचिपकी सी खुरदुरी छाल ठूंठ-मूक खड़े अकेले झुंड में बिन बहार स्थिर स्पंदनहीन विवश सहने नियति के प्रहार. देखे हैं मैंने जहाँ होते थे कभी जीवन से भरे रंग-बिरंगे हरे-हरे झूमते-नाचते लहलहाते-खिलखिलाते गीत गाते खुशबू बिखराते झुंड वृक्षों के गूँथे हुए सामीप्य के चुंबन में बतियाते-टकराते आपस […] Written by Santosh K Nema September 3, 2024September 3, 2024 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, 2020March 13, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked