Poem Weaverbird O My much-cherished weaverbirdYour honed up skills at weaving isExceptionally good and admirableWhat a flair, finesse and fine art…! You are the one, and a unique pieceWith your skill of the warp and weftNone can ever find any visible knotsIn your skillfully woven flawless nest. Once upon a time, in a spell in pastI tried […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh November 27, 2023November 27, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Call Far away, in the ravineOn a fullmoon nightWalking down the valleyof steep slopes…Do you hear that agonizing echoWhen someone calls you by nameIn a downcast, moist voice? Far away, in the woodsUnder the moonlit canopyof tall, vibrant trees…Do you hear that air-rending cryWhen someone calls you by nameStanding below an old oak treeIn a loud […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh November 24, 2023February 17, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Beauty My friend, it’s not my faultIf stupefied by your beauty –Elegant, ethereal and eternal,I remained mesmerized lifelong. It’s not mere admirationRather a genuine convictionThe flawless beauty you are…Attired in an exquisite pink & blueIf you ever appear on a sea shoreUnder the moonlit night…! Why only mortals,Devas and angels will blinkYour looks may stun even […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh November 18, 2023November 25, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Bhaiya Dooj A ceremonial earthen pot in the plateIs symbolic to puja made by my sisterOn the occasion of the Bhaiya DoojAs part of the Dipawali celebrations. The puja falls on the second lunar dayOf the Shukla Paksha (bright fortnight)Of Kartika, the auspicious eight monthOf the Vikram Samvat Hindu Calendar. Celebrated in the various parts* of BharatThis […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh November 16, 2023November 16, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Wait Editor’s Choice Separated by infinite distanceAnd away from the homelandLost in cacophony of a busy shoreOf an alien and prosperous landA young and agile shadow emergesClose to a young and tall palm treeWrapped in a silky pink-blue attireEver so magnificent and charmingMingles with the din of dusty timesAnd then like a warped winderGently starts unfolding […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh November 13, 2023November 19, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Diwali Again Festival of Light is here yet againCarrying ample hope and optimismFor peace, prosperity and wellnessAnd to revive a few soulful thoughts. Regarding triumph of divine over evilIn as well as victory of light over darkIn essence, this implies a simple truthOf knowledge prevailing on ignorance. Celebrations fit so well on occasion…People light their homes with […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh November 12, 2023November 13, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem तितली संपादक की पसंद तितली रानी, तितली रानीकरती फिरती हो मनमानीफूल-फूल मंडराती फिरतीपीछे अपनी छोड़ निशानी। खुद के रंगों और चंचलता सेतुम सबका मन हर लेती होऔर अपने छोटे से जीवन सेजीने की कला सिखलाती हो। लेकिन आज उदास इस तरहवीराने में आकर क्यों बैठी होक्या तुम हो बीमार या फिररूठ किसी से, यूँ ही ऐंठी […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh November 7, 2023November 7, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem कुछ लोग अपने संस्कारों व अर्जित ज्ञान के बल पर,देश व समाज में खुद का स्थान ही नहीं,अपितु उसने जीवन में कौशल भी सीखा;अपने प्रियजनों, रिश्तों और संबंधों को,जीवन भर के लिए, एक ईमानदारी सेसंभालना, सहेजना और पोषित करना। परन्तु वह आजतक नहीं समझ पाया,उनको, जो एक गिरगिट की तरह अक्सर,खुद की सुविधा और माहौल के अनुसार,जल्दी-जल्दी […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh November 6, 2023November 6, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Bliss Editor’s Choice Once he confided in meThat for him, it has beenToo much, as also too long…So far, he lived for othersBut now he has earnest wishTo live only for own happiness! Whenceforth, the rest of lifeHe has lived this passionOr, so to say, an obsessionOf seeking happiness for selfBy joining this blind race, as […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh November 5, 2023November 5, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem खुशी संपादक की पसंद उसने मुझसे कहा दूसरों के लिए जीना अबबहुत हुआ, बहुत हो लियाअब वह केवल खुद के लिएखुद की खुशियों के लिए जीना चाहता है…! फिर शेष जीवनवह इस जुनून के साथ, खुशी की चाहत लिएखुशी की तलाश मेंएक अंधी दौड़ में शामिलएक लम्बी-अंधी सुरंग मेंजिसका न आदि है न अंतचलता रहा, दौड़ता रहा है…दौड़ आज भी […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh November 4, 2023November 5, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
A Visit to Alma Mater for Alumni Meet 2025 Revisiting the past always carries a mixed baggage and emotions for the most people and I do not wish to claim being a different person. As an alma mater of the University of Lucknow, India, I carry umpteen moments and sweet and sour memories of joy and sorrow during those formative years. I had joined […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh November 30, 2025December 5, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Transcending Love Editor’s Pick Resounding echoes of the absenceMuffled whispers of the memoriesLifeless beats of the hollowed heartAre aide-memoire of one’s dire loss Throbbing agony of an aching soulMelancholy of an ever longing heartPining sensation of a nostalgic waitLive eternal legacy of one’s yearning An intense and timeless aching voidAn unbearable, gnawing emptinessA lonesome heart’s imposing strainMirror […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh November 28, 2025November 29, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trust Like A Kid In a lifetime, if you trust someoneTrust like a little-one, babe in armsWhen an affectionate father throwsHim (or her) to a height up in the air… Rather than being scared or cryingCarefree little kid smiles and laughsDue to cutie pie’s innate confidenceFor sure, father would take in arms. Like twin, together go Love and trust […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh November 26, 2025November 26, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Grotesque This person is utterly outlandishOr so to say simply grotesqueWhether it be gross appearanceOr his conduct and demeanourIt’s unconventional & disturbingSimply summarized as appalling! Too subjective to use “Grotesque”But one cannot bear him too longTo endure queer physical featuresBizarre etiquette and mannerismsSo often exaggerated expressionsUnfolding discomfiture and unease. One wonders about likely reasonFor forming such […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh November 21, 2025November 21, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Anger and Mistrust Spoil Relationships Editor’s Pick Among universal negative attributes, anger and mistrust are twosome that cause maximum discomfort and harm to the practicing person and his (or her) relationship with others. We all know that the sour relationship may become a toxic exchange of hurtful words and utterances, impaired trust, and emotional and physical abuse. Anger is one […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh November 19, 2025November 19, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
A Visit to Alma Mater for Alumni Meet 2025 Revisiting the past always carries a mixed baggage and emotions for the most people and I do not wish to claim being a different person. As an alma mater of the University of Lucknow, India, I carry umpteen moments and sweet and sour memories of joy and sorrow during those formative years. I had joined […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh November 30, 2025December 5, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Transcending Love Editor’s Pick Resounding echoes of the absenceMuffled whispers of the memoriesLifeless beats of the hollowed heartAre aide-memoire of one’s dire loss Throbbing agony of an aching soulMelancholy of an ever longing heartPining sensation of a nostalgic waitLive eternal legacy of one’s yearning An intense and timeless aching voidAn unbearable, gnawing emptinessA lonesome heart’s imposing strainMirror […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh November 28, 2025November 29, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trust Like A Kid In a lifetime, if you trust someoneTrust like a little-one, babe in armsWhen an affectionate father throwsHim (or her) to a height up in the air… Rather than being scared or cryingCarefree little kid smiles and laughsDue to cutie pie’s innate confidenceFor sure, father would take in arms. Like twin, together go Love and trust […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh November 26, 2025November 26, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
दशानन दहन प्रतिवर्ष दशानन दहन किया, मन के रावण का नाश नहीं,अगनित सीता अपहृत होती, निज मर्यादा का भास नहीं।हम एक जलाते दशकंधर, शत दशकंधर पैदा होते,करते जो दहन मन का रावण, हर गली में रावण न होते। इस शक्ति पर्व का हेतु है क्या, है ब्यर्थ दिखावे की शक्ती,निर्बल को संबल दे न सके, अन्याय से […] Written by Gajendra Pal Singh October 5, 2022November 17, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Happiness Happiness is a bowl of gold;Which people using a smile hold!!It creates fun in life’s every fold;As a smile is a person’s beautiful resource.We people are ocean drops…Who should enjoy this world with jumps and hops!!But often fail to realize the importance of a smile….That it does have the power to take us ahead many […] Written by Ananya Kapoor April 5, 2022April 5, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Soul on Fire A relationship lifelongThat he admired so dearAnd cherished in his heartYet unable to fathom it everAnd call it with certain onenessIf it was a friendship or love…Also when the saga endedLeaving abstract in essenceWas it the love or friendship? What he knows for sureHe always valued this bondEven more than his lifeNurtured every possessionWhether material […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 23, 2020October 9, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked