Poem Crime and Punishment Editor’s Choice OnceHe had run awayFrom his lifeAnd discernible dutyPassing buck on destinyIn an act of cowardice… On realization,For his crimeHe didn’t waitFor a divine trialAnd punishment for..His misdemeanor or misdeed. InsteadHe listened to conscienceAnd punished himselfFor a life to liveA cursed and condemnedTill redemption is achieved! Image: Pixabay 36,951 total views, 6 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 16, 2020April 2, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Crescent Moon The crescent moon smiles —A glittering jewelIn pretty woman’s braid Image (c) Pinterest 36,947 total views, 9 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 16, 2020October 24, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Countryside Girl Simplicity and innocenceThe countryside girl –Walks with her familiar charm 36,947 total views, 6 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 16, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Cosmic Connection A case of cosmic connectionThat our destinies are linkedOr is it just a legacy of pastSomeone close to the heart? Despite being worlds apartWhenever I find you sadThoughtful and detachedThat moment I miss you mostBesides feeling it too bad. Despite being worlds apartWhenever I see you smileI wish I could monopolizeThe moment I find you […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 16, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Contemplation You live in my heartMy dreams and imaginationLike an epitome of beauty,Elegance and perfectionThrough this ageless journeyOf endless joy and pain… You rule my mindMy thoughts and perceptionLike an epitome of museIn my reverie and convictionThrough this ageless journeyOf everlasting joy and pain… All along this eternal yearningMelodies of our time live onAnd I have […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 16, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Connoisseur People often sayHe is a true connoisseurBe it for his natural attireBe it for his logical thinkingBe it for his interest in fine arts He shrugs at theseCompliments about His quality and skillsFor this is his natural styleBut he indeed feels indebted to God. Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 16, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Connectivity I feel happyAnd genuinelySatisfiedWhen I findYou connectedWith peopleAnd countIncreasing withEvery passing day. For connectivityWith people,NatureAnd surroundingsKeeps oneOccupiedAnd is goodTo leadA happy,HealthyAnd contentedLife. And pleaseDon’t questionProprietyFor I presumeThis isMy right 36,870 total views, 6 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 16, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Conjugal Relationship A conjugal relationship is basedOn mutual love and considerationAnd in case anyone lacks these twoThere should be at least respect for the person. So in the event of any personNeither loving nor respectingSuch a relationship is a dragThe duo keep carrying on under compulsion. 36,962 total views, 6 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 16, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Concrete Jungle The metro city I live in is a concrete jungleSkyscrapers and huge buildings are its treesConcrete flyovers, blacktop roads are pathwaysRevving trucks and cars with the whirring sirensAre omnipresent carnivores – tigers and hyenasAnd bikers and barefoot as deers and antelopes. The concrete jungle lives and flourishesEverything else is turning dirty and darkNo more green […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 16, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Compulsion Like a poor strayAnd forlorn soaring birdWithout navigational instinctOr a resting placeIn the high seasTakes a recourse toThe sailing ship.It flies away to a distanceIn search of better avenuesOr the main landYet finding noneUnder compulsionComes back on the deckOf the good old shipThe only supportLest it too may be lost. I am no good than the […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 16, 2020October 7, 2021 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 Tiger Beetle This Australian salt-lake tiger beetleCicindela hudsoni in sun-bleached plainsAn insect of pale, tan or dull-metallic hueEndemic in arid salt lakes of Australian southIs the fastest bug with speed record crownWhile many other beetles’ species are slowerWearing iridescent emerald or rainbow armour. The speedster is flightless with vestigial wingsIt relies entirely on sheer sprinting speedRather than […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh June 14, 2026June 14, 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
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