Poem Cactus In desert and arid lands, a cactus standsA symbol of resilience, in a harsh climateIts thorns, a stern warning to all intrudersAn effective defence means, to keep it safe. Prickly outside, with neither leaves nor shadeBut in a true sense it’s like a heart of goldProtects itself, yet within flowers bloom so fineA parable for […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh January 30, 2026January 30, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Soldier and Lineman Soldiers guard the country each wielding a gun,To safeguard our lives, all pleasures they shun.That we sleep a sound sleep, they remain awake,For every inch of the land, put their lives at stake. If we have a peep into their lives, ours seem fake,Every moment in their lives is a make or break.All military operations […] Written by Surata Ram March 8, 2023August 1, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Disdained In this lifeI cannot bear withYour disdainEven in my dreams. Today after longI saw you in dreamsYour face contortedThat I feel so pained. The life is strangeSo are the dreamsI wonder if between the twoExists a harmony or concord. 24,942 total views, 75 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh February 9, 2023August 1, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem An Open University Many of us are ignorantThe nature has institutionalizedIts own open university of learningAnd a practical academy called ‘Karma’It doesn’t rush, it doesn’t fix curriculumYet everything follows a firm disciplineEverything goes in a cyclic mannerScheduled and accomplished. Many of us don’t understandBut like a seed takes its own timeTo grow and take the shape of a […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh February 8, 2023August 1, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem If I Had Choice If I had to makeA choice betweenThe fragrance ofThe bountiful rosesAnd her persona and hair… It goes without sayingI would abandonAll roses on the earthTo settle forHer proximity and flair. 33,457 total views, 83 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 31, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem The Phoenix He still quivers whileRemembering those fateful daysOf separation of their ways…The body was frozenThe mind was numbAnd eyes were stillAs if nothing was leftBut ashes… But he rose with timeAnd, in fact, rose like a phoenix… Learnt to live a meaningful lifeWithout the person he loved mostTirelessly worked for hoursGiving a purpose to lifeAnd picked […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 23, 2020October 9, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Splendid Maybe I can create and write wellBut your expressions are far better… I endeavoured hard in singing a songBut you are naturally sweet and musical… Though I try hard to look happy alwaysBut your smile is natural and infectious… I have imbibed some values and ethicsBut your inherent virtues are inspirational… Maybe I am well-groomed […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 23, 2020October 9, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem O, Dear Moon O Dear, you alternate into phasesThe light half of the lunar monthFrom the new-moon to full-moonAnd the dark half of same monthThat is a period of waning moon. Because I am so deeply charmedAnd so affectionately involved,With your such swinging moodsSometimes I am in the spiritsWhile sometimes in the blues. I tend to be overly […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 22, 2020October 8, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Negligence My sheer neglectOr take a recourse toMy off-late pressing schedule. I could not pay attentionTo nurture and nourishMy favourite container-grown plants. By the time I was awareIt was too late.Due to lack ofProper attention and careLeaves had drooped, flowers witheredAnd stems too were dry and shrivelled. Any amount of water and manureCould not revive themTo […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 22, 2020October 8, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Heartbreak After a heart-rending silenceThrough a lifetime passedAs if it was only other dayA time-bomb exploded at lastSilent but some smoke and fireSomething was broken yet againSomeone was at loss yet againBut impact was subtle and waneIt reached only to lonesome heartIn a way one has satisfactionYet a bit apprehensionLest it caused some others any loss. […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 17, 2020October 8, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
जिम्मेदारी के मानदंड से राष्ट्रों का वैश्विक सूचकांक एक पुरानी हिंदी कहावत है “जिसकी लाठी उसकी भैंस“, जिसका शाब्दिक अर्थ है कि जिसके हाथ में लाठी होती है, भैंस उसी की होती है। सार रूप में, यह दर्शाता है कि जिसके पास धन और संसाधनों को नियंत्रित करने की शक्ति, ताकत या प्रभाव होता है, वह साधनों के न्याय या निष्पक्षता की परवाह […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh March 4, 2026March 4, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Monochromatic Holi Editor’s Pick Holi’s magic, colours splash, joy unfurlsVibrant hues dance in the airGulal on cheeks with smiles aboundColourful festivity carries joy aroundThe earth itself wears rainbow robesSpring’s bloom in vermilion smiles. As if folks chase the fleeing noonPalms stained pink and sapphire blueKin & allies embrace in amber cloudsVintage wrongs dissolve from viewThe air tastes […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh March 3, 2026March 3, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Autumn Grace Autumn whispers a season’s changeWith a cool, crisp, refreshing breezeTrees begin their slow and bright burnTrading their greens for a fiery turn. The hills are draped in a copper hazeWhile every leaf in the forest playsA riot of amber gold, crimson, bronzeNature’s canvas luminous and grande. There’re beauty and grace in the driftIt’s unfair to […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh March 1, 2026March 1, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
WIF: Global Indexing of Nations on Responsibility There is an old Hindi saying “Jiski Lathhi Uski Bhains”, the literal meaning of which is that whoever holds the stick owns the buffalo. In essence, it signifies that the one who has power, strength, or influence to control wealth and resources, gets own way regardless of justice or fairness of means (English equivalent could […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh March 1, 2026March 4, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Flaunting Aftermath She came to the tinsel townWith stars stitched in her eyes,A bag full of borrowed skiesAssured promises to her for flying highBillboards whispered, “Shine, be bold,”While dreams were bartered,Body to soul, all bought and sold. Each flash of light, each curated poseWas an applause wrapped in silent throesShe believed the mirror loved her moreThan the […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
जिम्मेदारी के मानदंड से राष्ट्रों का वैश्विक सूचकांक एक पुरानी हिंदी कहावत है “जिसकी लाठी उसकी भैंस“, जिसका शाब्दिक अर्थ है कि जिसके हाथ में लाठी होती है, भैंस उसी की होती है। सार रूप में, यह दर्शाता है कि जिसके पास धन और संसाधनों को नियंत्रित करने की शक्ति, ताकत या प्रभाव होता है, वह साधनों के न्याय या निष्पक्षता की परवाह […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh March 4, 2026March 4, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Monochromatic Holi Editor’s Pick Holi’s magic, colours splash, joy unfurlsVibrant hues dance in the airGulal on cheeks with smiles aboundColourful festivity carries joy aroundThe earth itself wears rainbow robesSpring’s bloom in vermilion smiles. As if folks chase the fleeing noonPalms stained pink and sapphire blueKin & allies embrace in amber cloudsVintage wrongs dissolve from viewThe air tastes […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh March 3, 2026March 3, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Autumn Grace Autumn whispers a season’s changeWith a cool, crisp, refreshing breezeTrees begin their slow and bright burnTrading their greens for a fiery turn. The hills are draped in a copper hazeWhile every leaf in the forest playsA riot of amber gold, crimson, bronzeNature’s canvas luminous and grande. There’re beauty and grace in the driftIt’s unfair to […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh March 1, 2026March 1, 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