Poem Smog Smoggy evening –People struggleTo have a glimpse ofThe moon’s smile (I’m not very fond of shorter version of poetry but I’m tempted to write, experiencing the plight of Delhiites due to heavy smog and consequent prevailing pollution in Delhi and surrounding territories for days now. It’s so heavy and harsh that one cannot see even […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 22, 2020October 9, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Smile A smile for a flash of secondsheld during the photo sessioncaptures a blissful image worthkeeping all time in remembrance. So imagine with a little effortwhat a cheerful gesture can do –Miracle by reviving persona and lifenot only for self but for many others. 20,860 total views, 4 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 22, 2020October 9, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Skepticism People around himOften admire and valueHis attire and demeanourAnd ascribe his achievementsIn moral and material lifeTo his commitment and hard work. Climbing the ladder of successYet leading life of a lonerSkeptic and remorseful,He often wonders in solitudeWhether it’s really his genuineCommitment and hard work… Or if his first loveWhich remained last tooIs the one that […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 22, 2020October 9, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Sin and Sinner What is a sinAnd who is a sinner?The thought agitated their mindsEver since they joined ashramSo the disciples sought advice ofThe teacher & spiritual guru, the hermit. The hermit pondered for a whileThen decided to send both disciplesFor exposure to the material worldTo learn the truth through experience…Each one to his own erstwhile disciplesOne of […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 22, 2020June 7, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Silver Lining Over last six decadesEuphoria generates aroundThe Independence and Republic daysNational and patriotic flavoursFilms, rallies, debates and songsFascinating resolutionsAnd emotional appeals. Year after yearHeat and dust generatedDies down as fastAnd majority are back toOnce again the favouriteThemes and slogans of greed –Cast, creed, religion and regionFor personal, social and economicBenefits and needs. The only silver lining […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 22, 2020October 9, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Silence For ignorant or unwiseSo long they are silentIt’s a bliss.You get a benefit of doubtFor silence is also consideredA symbol ofWisdom, knowledge and grace. For a wiseWhile in public,at home, party or workplaceIt’s a bliss.By maintaining a silenceYou overcome provocationThus can avoid triflesAs also ugly situations. We live in a societySo extrovertAnd out-worldly orientedHungry for […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 22, 2020October 9, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Shy Protagonists Some love storiesEndWithout beginningAnd memories keep on haunting… Some matrimonial alliancesBeginWithout endingAnd terribly keep on dragging… In either caseThe shy protagonist(s)Lack courage and resolveTo move on for a blissful living. 20,744 total views, 2 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 22, 2020October 9, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Shrewd Politician He is a shrewd politician indeedWho ever loves to remain in limelightSeasoned enough, he is fully aware ofCommon man’s short memory and pulse… He is always on the lookout for opportune timeOften with a knack of raising controversiesOn public personalities, causes and incidentsAs if deliberately stirring up a hornet’s nest… Often generates a sharp reaction […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 22, 2020October 9, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Shrapnel Extremists are demoniacWith umpteen ugly facesEven mom’s womb is unsafeFrom their demonical acts What a painful nemesisOf the Syrian baby girlBorn with a shrapnelLodged in her forehead Demons are malevolentTarget innocent for pleasureMay God save herWishing her a better future. 20,828 total views, 2 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 22, 2020October 9, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem She Stoops to Conquer She stoopedShe conqueredHis mind and heart…Smiled and waved,Walked away slowlyTo vanish for lifeInto the oblivion. He, MoonstruckAnd mesmerizedWith her charmAnd demeanour,Watched transfixedAnd stupefiedFrom a pavilion! Image (c) GettyImages 20,738 total views, 2 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 22, 2020October 9, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
कुछ रिश्ते.. सुख-चैन की परवाह किये बिनाएक लम्बा जीवन खपा दिया मैनेंकुछ रिश्तों को निबाहते रहने मेंबनाए रखकर, सजाने-संवारने में. कभी-कभी तो मुझे ऐसा भी लगा हैमानों एक लम्बी और काली सुरंग हैबिना रुके अनवरत दौड़ता रहा हूँ मैंजीवन की इस अंधी व निर्मम दौड़ में. किंतु आज जब मुड़कर देखता हूँतो मात्र एक अहसास भर होता […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 29, 2024October 29, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Love is What! Editor’s Choice It’s not difficult to find people aroundForever craving for attention of othersSeeking love and respect all the timeThat they seldom return to the others. So love is what! Love is not, just receiving from othersIt’s also love if you learn to give othersLove is not expecting others to standIt’s also love if you […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 28, 2024October 28, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Persecution of Minorities in Bangladesh After overthrowing the democratically elected Sheikh Hasina Government of the Awami League on 5 August 2024 by forcing her to resign and take shelter in the neighbouring India, the Bangladesh is once again undergone a critical phase of turmoil and anarchy caused by the radical Islamists and students ideologically close to the Bangladesh National Party […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 27, 2024October 27, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Black Rose Fascinating roses of fragrance and huesRed, yellow, orange, green, and whiteScarlet, crimson, vermilion, and purplePeach, lavender, ivory, salmon, and blueAre found everywhere; attract and distractAs viewers’ envy and connoisseur’s muse. But, the Halfeti in south-eastern Turkey isOnly site where black roses naturally growNick-named “Karagul” in Turkish languageHave sweet aroma and color dark red-wineThat turns to […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 21, 2024October 22, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Sharad Purnima What a pious and cool delight:Sharad Purnima (full moon) in Ashwin –Adorable wholeness and perfection. Note: Moon of the Sharad Purnima in Ashwin month of Hindu calendar (coterminous with Gregorian September-October) is said to represent sixteen kalas (phases, attributes) with an extraordinary grace and shine: It’s, also, a Hindu harvest festival of varying names in […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 16, 2024October 22, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
कुछ रिश्ते.. सुख-चैन की परवाह किये बिनाएक लम्बा जीवन खपा दिया मैनेंकुछ रिश्तों को निबाहते रहने मेंबनाए रखकर, सजाने-संवारने में. कभी-कभी तो मुझे ऐसा भी लगा हैमानों एक लम्बी और काली सुरंग हैबिना रुके अनवरत दौड़ता रहा हूँ मैंजीवन की इस अंधी व निर्मम दौड़ में. किंतु आज जब मुड़कर देखता हूँतो मात्र एक अहसास भर होता […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 29, 2024October 29, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Love is What! Editor’s Choice It’s not difficult to find people aroundForever craving for attention of othersSeeking love and respect all the timeThat they seldom return to the others. So love is what! Love is not, just receiving from othersIt’s also love if you learn to give othersLove is not expecting others to standIt’s also love if you […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 28, 2024October 28, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Persecution of Minorities in Bangladesh After overthrowing the democratically elected Sheikh Hasina Government of the Awami League on 5 August 2024 by forcing her to resign and take shelter in the neighbouring India, the Bangladesh is once again undergone a critical phase of turmoil and anarchy caused by the radical Islamists and students ideologically close to the Bangladesh National Party […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 27, 2024October 27, 2024 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