Poem Death of a River Gone are the daysWhen Yamuna – the lifeline of DelhiAppeared so young, beautiful and blueAnd the banks so refreshing lush greenA sad saga of once a picturesque riverWith a catchment area so vast and aliveTurning into a polluted streak of drain. Isn’t it quite ironicalAn overwhelming majority of populationDepends on her for potable waterYet almost […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 16, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Death The death is imminentThe death is inevitableIt’s ultimate destinationIt’s ultimate liberation. Though every day many dieYet no one ever wishes to dieIn reality all the living beingsWish to live a life very long. Let there not be any illusionLet all of us have this visionIn fact, the day we are bornDeath also is made certain. Wisdom is to […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 16, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Darvesh Life has given him everything…A family, name, fame and moneyWith no dearth of happiness aroundIn the context of worldly possessions Yet with a deep sense of indifferenceAnd melancholy in his heart and mindHe has the body of an accomplished manAnd the soul of a Darvesh. 37,249 total views, 29 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 16, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Darkness to Light The kartik amavasya,The darkest night of yearBrings Deepawali –The festival of lights… An opportunity for dark forcesBlack magic and occult ritualsTo alcoholism and gamblingFor those who live in darkness… But the essence of the festival isTamso ma jyotir gamaya –Lead us from darkness to lightThe eternal and everlastingJnana – the knowledge and wisdomFor our internal […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 16, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Dark Knights Spiritual gurus often teach usTo get rid of all negative emotionsOr darker knights as some of us call itTo list a few – anger, envy and stressGuilt, fear, frustration and loneliness… Sometime or other, we all feel angerWhich signals something is wrongThat needs to be corrected fastIf you learn to express it in a mannerAvoiding […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 16, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Dapper Ever neat, tidy and stylishEnvied for his dress sense,He gives a real dapper look 37,295 total views, 41 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 16, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Dance of Democracy What is expected of citizensIn a civilized societyAnd a mature democracy? Parliamentarians debate over issuesIntellectuals share common concernsPeople avoid disputes on roadsCourts expected to deliver justiceWith Idiot-box to play entertainment But look at the ironyIn the Indian insinuationBoasting the largest democracy! Parliamentarians entertainIntellectuals take sidesPeople fight for justice on roadsCourts are the site of compromiseAnd […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 16, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Daddy Don’t Preach As was anticipation and expectationYet again on Father’s Day celebrationMany tributes received for daddy dearAnd we humans are always very cleverFor everything within our imaginationWe have earmarked a day for jubilation. All of us are sons and daughtersAll of us are fathers and mothersWe have universal values and obligationDo we really need an annual celebration?We […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 16, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Crossroads In the journey of lifeWhen at crossroadsWhy then one waitsUntil it is too lateAnd allows the companionTo drift and sail elsewhere.Why one abdicatesSomeone else to have itWhile one as meek spectatorRemains shy or scaredTo reach out and take. The loss is irreparableThe companion is gone forever.For the rest of journeyThe baggage remainsA load of guiltUnfulfilled […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 16, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Criticism For many men and womenEven some children tooOne of the favorite pastimesContinues to remainCriticism of others. Often I wonderWhat are the reasons…Lack of self confidenceAn inferiority complexA false sense of prideJealousy or inflated egoOr just a time pass? But one thing is for sureIn no way it achievesAny moral or material gainsWhen you look atObjects, […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 16, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Weaver Bird A weaver binds the grass and reedsBeside the river bank, where it feedsSafe from the thorns and shadows deepShe builds a home for youth to sleep. With fiber pulled and seamless flowThey tear every single blade of greenA perfect twine begins to growBy a code divine and sight unseen. A tension grid is so tightly […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh June 17, 2026June 17, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Blue Dragon The blue sea slug floats on the marine wavesUpside down on the ocean’s face at easeThe creature has sapphire belly and silver backTo Camouflage away from predators that attack. Be not misled by its grace or fairy form deceiveFor special and lethal is the web it can weaveIt seeks the Portuguese man-o’-war upon the tideA […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh June 17, 2026June 17, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Eternal Canopy Heart-shaped leaves catch the passing breezeA gentle whisper stirs the emperor of treesEach pointed tip channels the raindrop’s traceWhile quiet shadows fill the peaceful space. Underneath its vast and fine-textured canopyA quiet, soothing shelter spreads out completelyIt offers a vibrant sanctuary, green and wideWhere both birds and weary travellers can abide. For generations past, its […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh June 16, 2026June 16, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Giant Manta Ray Where sunlit waters yield to deep, abyssal coldGiant Manta Ray wanders through blue and goldThe pelagic expanses to the dynamic coastal reefAre their beat in ocean, beyond our world’s belief. A frame of cartilage gives flexibility to their gracePectoral wings can reach seven meters in the spaceNo stinging barb upon the tail, no armour for […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh June 16, 2026June 16, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Peregrine Falcon Across the mountains, cliffs, and coastsFrom Arctic tundra winds to hot desertsThe Peregrine raptor rides the open skyA restless and mighty lord who passes by. Blue-grey mantle with a barred white breastLong wings and dark hood upon a noble crestLarge and keen eyes fashioned to beholdEven a feather’s flick in sunlight gold. The rushing wind […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh June 15, 2026June 15, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Weaver Bird A weaver binds the grass and reedsBeside the river bank, where it feedsSafe from the thorns and shadows deepShe builds a home for youth to sleep. With fiber pulled and seamless flowThey tear every single blade of greenA perfect twine begins to growBy a code divine and sight unseen. A tension grid is so tightly […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh June 17, 2026June 17, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Blue Dragon The blue sea slug floats on the marine wavesUpside down on the ocean’s face at easeThe creature has sapphire belly and silver backTo Camouflage away from predators that attack. Be not misled by its grace or fairy form deceiveFor special and lethal is the web it can weaveIt seeks the Portuguese man-o’-war upon the tideA […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh June 17, 2026June 17, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Eternal Canopy Heart-shaped leaves catch the passing breezeA gentle whisper stirs the emperor of treesEach pointed tip channels the raindrop’s traceWhile quiet shadows fill the peaceful space. Underneath its vast and fine-textured canopyA quiet, soothing shelter spreads out completelyIt offers a vibrant sanctuary, green and wideWhere both birds and weary travellers can abide. For generations past, its […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh June 16, 2026June 16, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
आस सूख चुके हैं प्रेमपात्र सब, मदिरा की गागर दे दो भूल चुका हूँ कौन कौन है, विस्मृति का आश्रय दे दो. ईश्वर सबकुछ भूल गया है, कृष्ण नही अब रथ पर हैंसत्य-प्रेम की राहों पर हम, फिर भी काँटे पथ पर हैं. जीवन बंधा-बंधा सा क्यों है, हाहाकार मचा यह क्यों है मानव संबंधों के तलतम में, यह भूकंपी […] Written by Santosh K Nema May 15, 2022November 18, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
आत्मिक लाख समझाने पर भी नहीं समझता आईना मेरा अंदर की टूटती नसें भी उकेर दीं बनाकर उसने दरकती लकीरें वो जो बैठे हैं गहरे दिल में मेरे आईना मेरा उन्हें भी हूबहू दिखाता है. कैसे छिपाऊँ दर्दे-दिल को सामने जब बैरी-मितवा हो ऐसा चुप हूँ मैं, चुप हैं वो, मंजर है खामोशी का यह कैसा. दिल की जिद है रग-रग में […] Written by Santosh K Nema April 19, 2022April 19, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
समय मेरा समय चुप है अपनी निष्ठुरता लिए बदल रहा है निरंतर. तुम समय हो मेरे समय जिसने प्यार दिया अनंत डुबोकर किया एकाकार खुशियों से अमृत सुख की स्मृतियों से साँस साँस में चलती अनवरत सामीप्य की अव्यक्त अनुभूतियों से. समय मेरा दूर असंबद्ध सा अबदर्शक सा बन बदल रहा है सहारे तन के मन के तुझसे जो बंधे थे अडिग अटूट […] Written by Santosh K Nema March 3, 2022March 5, 2022 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