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. 40,412 total views, 59 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. 40,232 total views, 83 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. 40,213 total views, 75 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 40,241 total views, 63 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 22, 2020October 9, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Gazelle Across sun-baked desert as winds blow freeWild Chinkara makes the dunes his homeIn Thar’s harsh barrens the heatwaves chaseBut he roams through sands with a quiet grace. With ringed horns rising gently towards skyHe avidly watches as the desert winds pass byWith the dark eyes soft as velvet in the heatThen leaps far away on […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh September 13, 2026September 13, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Jewel Caterpillar Upon the rain-drenched foliage of vivid greenA living jewel glimmers in full bright and stainIn the pellucid beads of amber, gold and redSmart and quiet crawler makes its forest bed. Caterpillar is not venomous in its glass designWhile clear gelatinous armour reflects its shineYet a false alarm to predatory birds passing byWhat a glowing beacon […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh September 11, 2026September 11, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Silent Co-Farer We couldn’t perambulate through life togetherNor could live our vivid dreams as a dreamer;Yet somehow, through the lasting days and yearsA part of me kept walking with you as co-farer. And whenever life, with its tempting waysTried to entice my feet towards errant ways;I found you standing midway with gazing eyesA restraint what you’d think […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh September 10, 2026September 10, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part LXXXVI Misconception and Misunderstandings -II (A) Philosophy and Metaphysics (Contd…) (2) Hinduism lacks a single central core or historical unity This narrative is a typical way of Western ethos of describing Indian ancient history and culture. During the British colonial era, the rulers, Western historians and scholars purportedly depicted it a civilization with narrow vision largely […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh September 9, 2026September 9, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Sleek Mariners Sleek and robust body, with shades of steel and greyA distinct and torpedo snout capable of making sprayA curved, falcate dorsal fin cuts sharp across the blueWith the belly in lighter tones of pale and whitish hue. Through the blowhole vent, it draws the sudden airThen dives beneath the waves without a single careWith its […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh September 1, 2026September 1, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Gazelle Across sun-baked desert as winds blow freeWild Chinkara makes the dunes his homeIn Thar’s harsh barrens the heatwaves chaseBut he roams through sands with a quiet grace. With ringed horns rising gently towards skyHe avidly watches as the desert winds pass byWith the dark eyes soft as velvet in the heatThen leaps far away on […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh September 13, 2026September 13, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Jewel Caterpillar Upon the rain-drenched foliage of vivid greenA living jewel glimmers in full bright and stainIn the pellucid beads of amber, gold and redSmart and quiet crawler makes its forest bed. Caterpillar is not venomous in its glass designWhile clear gelatinous armour reflects its shineYet a false alarm to predatory birds passing byWhat a glowing beacon […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh September 11, 2026September 11, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Silent Co-Farer We couldn’t perambulate through life togetherNor could live our vivid dreams as a dreamer;Yet somehow, through the lasting days and yearsA part of me kept walking with you as co-farer. And whenever life, with its tempting waysTried to entice my feet towards errant ways;I found you standing midway with gazing eyesA restraint what you’d think […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh September 10, 2026September 10, 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