Poem Remember Loved Ones Neither any reasoningNor any excusesCould heal the hurtWhen I forgot to greet my daughterOn her last birthday. Besides our physical presenceA phone call, SMS or cardA gift or bouquet of flowersOn auspicious occasions of loved onesBrings synergy of minds and hearts. Remembrance preserves our pastLeads to celebration of the presentCarries bonhomie into the futureBeyond the […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 22, 2020October 8, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Inspiration One relationshipGave him so much,And often unbearable,Hurt and painIn life… Yet even afterA long passage of timeA mere thought of herBrings a tender smileOn his lips… That little curveGives him enoughInspiration and StrengthTo withstand odds in lifeAnd keep hope alive! Image (c) GettyImages 20,719 total views, 4 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 22, 2020August 6, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Red Rose The young and shy floristEngaged by my officeKnows well by intuitionHow fond I amOf the yellow flowers..! So he endeavors to procureA variety of fresh yellow roses,Tulips, pansy, daffodils and liliesIn a hope to receive my appreciationAnd so a carefully laidFresh bouquet on the centre tableWelcomes me every morningWhen I reach my office. His zeal […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 22, 2020October 8, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Rebellious Love From the ancient times immemorialSociety has always punished a rebelMost of the rebels refuse allegianceFor a system, one owes obedience. And love for that very reasonsRemains a rebel in all seasonsIt seldom follows set practicesContemporary law or any rules. Love refuses to accept a regionAny cast, nationality or religionDoesn’t bother sex or age oftenOr even […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 22, 2020October 8, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Reason Some shared momentsIn a time, space and ageBuild a relationship, butNever without a reason. But the relationshipWorth keeping aliveFor a lifetime is oftenOne without any reason. 20,701 total views, 6 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 22, 2020October 8, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Realization Wasted precious timeIn wiping out the dustAccumulated on the mirrorObviously, it was my error… ‘Cause, instead of the mirrorIf anything needed cleansingIt was the dust on my soulThe realization came later. 20,666 total views, 4 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 22, 2020October 8, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Reality Vs Delusion Paul Watzlawick said it onceThe beliefThat one’s own view of realityIs the only reality,Is the most dangerousOf all delusions… When I see this man talkingIn a politically charged tenorThat demonetization and GSTTo curb black money in circulationAnd initiative for on-going tax reformsHave ruined the economy of the countryAnd the ease of doing business… As an […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 22, 2020October 8, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Reality Check They lived togetherFor lifeUnder same roofYet their soulsNever touchedIn a relationshipMarked withAcrimony and mistrustBut under compulsionThey dragged onLike strangers as ever. They shared togetherA short timeThen their pathsNever crossedYet trust and faithEvolved in momentsDuring last rendezvousBudded and bloomedIn everlasting friendshipAffection and careIn life forever. 21,245 total views, 10 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 22, 2020October 8, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem 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 December 22, 2020October 8, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Rajnigandha Returns Subtle and sublime fragranceEmanating from Rajnigandha flowersA reminder of an unfinished sagaA tune rings in my ear for eternity… That you are not a dream but realThat your Rajnigandha feelings are realThe only companion of my solitudeWith love so eternal and ethereal. Image (c) jaipalsingh 21,101 total views, 4 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 22, 2020October 8, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Twilight Saga After a slew of months and daysI got your glimpse in familiar waysA gorgeous attire in pink and blueWith divine aura, an enticing smile. As ever charming, chirpy and livelyYou kept teasing in umpteen waysWavered for long and turned awayTo vanish into oblivion, eventually. Perplexed me got up only to realizeIt was not real but […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh November 5, 2024November 7, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Who is Liable for India-Canada Diplomatic Downturn? The ongoing India-Canada diplomatic row following the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, an erstwhile plumber, pro-Khalistani Sikh leader in British Columbia, Canada, and a designated terrorist by the Government of India for multiple terror and criminal activities, is a brilliant example how the short-sightedness, improvidence and myopic vision and action of an egoist political dispensation […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh November 4, 2024November 5, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Ishan In pretty little mouthYou don’t have teethI was in wondermentIshan, how do you eat? Your old great-grandpaIn-a-bowl, he kept teethI was in bewildermentAs to how did he eat? But now I realize… An old man and infantSail in the same boatBoth live without teethYet very well, they eat. Truly, in a cosmic cycleNature takes care […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh November 1, 2024November 1, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Divine Diwali Editor’s Choice It’s a season of the divine festival of lightsAuspicious Diwali with joy and happinessFor ordinary folks, it’s just a magic of lightsBut for Hindu masses, a “Festival of Lights”Worshipping auspicious deities with delightFor connoisseurs, it’s beautiful and bright. Diwali season is indeed a wonderful timeTo join hands with the family and friendsMutually, to […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 30, 2024October 30, 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
Twilight Saga After a slew of months and daysI got your glimpse in familiar waysA gorgeous attire in pink and blueWith divine aura, an enticing smile. As ever charming, chirpy and livelyYou kept teasing in umpteen waysWavered for long and turned awayTo vanish into oblivion, eventually. Perplexed me got up only to realizeIt was not real but […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh November 5, 2024November 7, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Who is Liable for India-Canada Diplomatic Downturn? The ongoing India-Canada diplomatic row following the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, an erstwhile plumber, pro-Khalistani Sikh leader in British Columbia, Canada, and a designated terrorist by the Government of India for multiple terror and criminal activities, is a brilliant example how the short-sightedness, improvidence and myopic vision and action of an egoist political dispensation […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh November 4, 2024November 5, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Ishan In pretty little mouthYou don’t have teethI was in wondermentIshan, how do you eat? Your old great-grandpaIn-a-bowl, he kept teethI was in bewildermentAs to how did he eat? But now I realize… An old man and infantSail in the same boatBoth live without teethYet very well, they eat. Truly, in a cosmic cycleNature takes care […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh November 1, 2024November 1, 2024 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, 2020March 13, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked