Poem A Regretful Smile Way back in the tender ageIn a tryst with the destinyHe was blessed with joy of loveA pure, sweet and innocent love. But in an impending dilemmaOf listening to heart or mindLove or work, work or loveHe had then chosen the mind. A sort of matrimonial alliance,Ever since he and his workSavour and devour each […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 14, 2020October 6, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem A Recurring Dream Two octogenariansWrinkled body and faceBut young at heartTurning the tide of timeBarefoot, holding handsWalking together in blissLeaving footprints behindOn the wet sandCollecting seashellsOn a sacred beachOf the eastern coast. They are not loversThey are not coupleBut friends and soul-matesSeparated in a predicamentMany years back… It’s a recurring dream,I often wonder!Is thisA mere reflection ofSome unfulfilled […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 14, 2020October 6, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem A Profound Truth Alas! Most people are selfishWith a narrow outlook and perceptionThey often fight with each otherFor false prestige, power and position Alas! Most people are selfishAnd short-sighted in their visionThey often fight with each otherOn issues of caste, creed and religion But it’s only the selfless wife & husbandWho are truly God-gifted with a visionThough they […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 14, 2020October 6, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem A Natural Smile Whenever I surfAnd seeThe picture,SometimesOn some daysIt gives meAn odd feelingAs ifUnder compulsionYou have forcedOn your lipsAn artificial smile. On such occasionsI have this urgeIf nothingFor good old daysOr at least forMy happiness sake,If you could postAnother pictureIn your profileWithA betterResolution, andA natural smile…! 31,299 total views, 6 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 14, 2020October 6, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem A Mirage My ambition of courseWas to dub the coloursOf the spectrumWith your flawlessAngelic beauty and graceTo create the best everRainbow of life,But you were far moreDown to earthWith the eyes setOn the skies beyondThe galaxy perhaps… Now stewed foreverBetween the earth and skies,The reality and dreamsLassitude taking its tollJaded, I realizeIn an endless chaseFor the oasisDuring […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 14, 2020October 6, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem A Love Song Editor’s Choice It’s not just another dulcet tuneBut a cry of my heart and soul,An eternal love – so sublime and pure. It’s not just another tragic tuneBut a cry of my distress and painSo aggravated by your indifference. You may not feel this void todayBut you will realize it some dayAnd for sure then […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 13, 2020May 23, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem A Haunting Melody Ruthless time has been so unfairWe remained no longer what we wereThat you continue to show indifferenceTo my feelings or perhaps your ownWhile I have to hold on during lifeTo my lasting pain… Image (c) GettyImages Status quo ante to be maintainedFor all times to come nowBut what do I do, my loveTo erase your […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 13, 2020October 6, 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 November 16, 2020October 6, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem A Cold Wintry Day In his villa’s front yard On the thick and lush green grass Reasonably cozy and comfortable In his favourite armchair Detached and withdrawn From all mundane thoughts Somewhat lost in a pious reverie With eyes shut, he muses on… On this cold wintry day If there was something More salubrious and rewarding Than the warm […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 21, 2020March 13, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem 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
मौन की गूंज Editor’s Pick एक चिरंतन मौन की गूंज सुनी है कभी?साँसें रुक जाती हैं, जीवन ठहर जाता हैएक शाश्वत, निर्विशेष प्रेम की महागाथानहीं, खुशी तो नहीं, गौरवपूर्ण अवश्य है। हाँ, जीवनवृत्त कोई असाधारण नहीं थाऐसा कुछ अद्भुत या अनूठा भी नहीं थापर कोई आम दुनियावी भी नहीं रहा थाजो भी था देखें तो प्रचुर था बहुमूल्य […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh January 7, 2026January 7, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Whisper of Silence Editor’s Pick Ever listened to a whisper of silence?With the breath paused, life standstillEpic narrative of a legendary romanceNo, it’s not gleeful, still it’s graceful. Life didn’t stay extraordinaryLife wasn’t any unique marvel evenBut it didn’t occur run-of-the-mill eitherWhatever came in balance was bountiful. It was within latitude during lifeBe it the dawn, midnoon or […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh January 4, 2026January 6, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
नववर्ष दिव्य आभा मानिंद है, यह सृष्टि का सुन्दर रूपयह दर्पण भी है, मानव की विवेकानुभूति अनूपघड़ी के बारह बजे, खुलते कितने ही पृष्ठ सफेदमानों क्षितिज पर हैं भविष्य की गाथा रचते छन्द. पुराना वर्ष थम गया, आधी रात के कोलाहल मेंनये का आगमन हुआ, प्रकाश की प्रथम पुंज मेंदिनों की एक कोमल डोर, बीते समय […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh January 2, 2026January 2, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
New Year 2026 Here comes the spark, elegant creationThat represents wholly, man’s discretionA clock strikes 12, unfolds blank pagesNew vistas open to create future’s tales. A gentle tide of days shines on the yoreLeave behind what is not needed moreOld year recedes in a whisper mid nightNew one arrives with the sun’s first light. As the new dawn […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 31, 2025December 31, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Accursed Editor’s Pick A person stands tall, faceless and accursedAn accused and lost, unbound & unchainedWith the saga whispered, and truths untoldWill the shadows ever unclog or fate unfold! Innocent or guilty, the apex court to decideWhile one awaits on the crossroads of fateHis life remains suspended in endless greyWith truths and lies tangled, a solemn […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 29, 2025January 9, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
मौन की गूंज Editor’s Pick एक चिरंतन मौन की गूंज सुनी है कभी?साँसें रुक जाती हैं, जीवन ठहर जाता हैएक शाश्वत, निर्विशेष प्रेम की महागाथानहीं, खुशी तो नहीं, गौरवपूर्ण अवश्य है। हाँ, जीवनवृत्त कोई असाधारण नहीं थाऐसा कुछ अद्भुत या अनूठा भी नहीं थापर कोई आम दुनियावी भी नहीं रहा थाजो भी था देखें तो प्रचुर था बहुमूल्य […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh January 7, 2026January 7, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Whisper of Silence Editor’s Pick Ever listened to a whisper of silence?With the breath paused, life standstillEpic narrative of a legendary romanceNo, it’s not gleeful, still it’s graceful. Life didn’t stay extraordinaryLife wasn’t any unique marvel evenBut it didn’t occur run-of-the-mill eitherWhatever came in balance was bountiful. It was within latitude during lifeBe it the dawn, midnoon or […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh January 4, 2026January 6, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
नववर्ष दिव्य आभा मानिंद है, यह सृष्टि का सुन्दर रूपयह दर्पण भी है, मानव की विवेकानुभूति अनूपघड़ी के बारह बजे, खुलते कितने ही पृष्ठ सफेदमानों क्षितिज पर हैं भविष्य की गाथा रचते छन्द. पुराना वर्ष थम गया, आधी रात के कोलाहल मेंनये का आगमन हुआ, प्रकाश की प्रथम पुंज मेंदिनों की एक कोमल डोर, बीते समय […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh January 2, 2026January 2, 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, 2020March 13, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked