Article A Messiah’s Jail Diary Sitting on the mattress in his small cell in the Central Jail, while scribbling something on the pages of his diary he as if whispers to self that may be some day he will have to write his memoirs to clear the webs and for the larger benefit of the common man in view of […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 17, 2020September 27, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Elephantine Teeth There is an old Hindi saying – Haathi ke daant, khane ke aur, dikhane ke aur (Elephants’ teeth…one set for eating another for display). I have no idea about the origin of this phrase…perhaps it might be as old as Adam and Eve’s progeny. But there is no doubt that the genesis of the phrase […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 17, 2020September 27, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem His Worry Even at the age of seventy-sixHe is quite lively and smartEat, drink and be merry his ethosFinding him anxious and lowI routinely enquired aboutHis health and well-being. He blinked for a momentThen replied as follows: Continuous morning walksSupplemented with umpteen pillsAre not bringing relief these days-Sugar is getting out of controlBlood pressure is shooting upAnd […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 17, 2020October 8, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Hiccups Nervous and worriedHe enquired from the pharmacistIf he had something for hiccups.The pharmacist was prompt.In response to his query,He slapped him hard on his face… Angry, he demanded an explanationAs to why he has misbehaved…The pharmacist was cool in his reply,I’m sure you don’t have hiccups anymore.To this came his embarrassed responseNo, but it’s my […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 17, 2020September 27, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Facebook Friends Not very long backEveryone had friendsAnd known foesMostly of their ageAnd when friends withAn elder or a younger,He or she was more ofA guide and mentorThan a friend reallyHands-in-glove. In the Facebook eraThe progressive attribute isEveryone is a friendA five years oldA ninety years youngAll men and womenEven not so wise AssOr a treacherous wolfBy […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 17, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Entertainment Sometimes I feelWhy to visitA theatre, multiplexMonument or zoo parkOr even exotic abroadFor entertainmentAnd lose in the processHard-earned money, a lot? When so muchEntertainment for freeIs provided bindaasDay in and day outBy elected representativesThrough their utterancesHigh-pitched melodramaCollective and solo acts. 38,944 total views, 27 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 16, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Emotional Fools The rescue operation was going onAs the skyscraper was on the blazeAnd turned into a towering inferno… In a frenzy of the rescue missionThe last batch of stranded peopleFive men and a womanWere tensely hanging on a ropeWhen the fireman on the jobNoticed a crack in the rope. Apologetically he cautioned – I’m sorryBut the rope can’t […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 16, 2020March 27, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Chemistry The couple have a fine chemistrySo wonderful so also apt and wittyHe always does what she desiresShe always does what she desires. 41,676 total views, 22 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 16, 2020February 29, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Be Careful, Love Editor’s Choice With a view to fulfilling the desireOf his sweetheart and loving wifeHe arranged a four weeks’ trainingFor driving his new Skoda Superb. The ever confident and spirited wifeWent out driving alone in the morningFor the first time on the state highway…Passing through the vicinity, they lived. After a short while – The anxious […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 15, 2020July 30, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Bank Loan I am in searchof a credible bankthat can offer mea handsome home loan… And post disbursementthey don’t ever chase mefor monthly installment,instead leave me alone. 38,681 total views, 18 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 15, 2020September 26, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Hollow Drum Editor’s Choice Loud is the drum that echoes inside the empty hall,A restless plea acclaim where hollow shadows fall.He sings off-key to drown unease, unable to nameThen turns every quiet moment into a noisy game. Why burn the garden merely to root out one weed,Also why feed the grand display, the vanity or need?Let our […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh August 5, 2026August 5, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Glass Frog Speaks I do not wear any armour on my chestYet Nature opted to write a secret on itLook closely at it, and make no mistakeThe fragile glassiness, you will observe. My body allows the light pass throughWithin it, my organs are on a faint showMy heart may beat in front of your eyesYet my transparency credibly […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh August 3, 2026August 3, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Echo Chamber Clown With a lacklustre spirit and hollow of mindA grander delusion is all you will findThe master of bias and completely skewedHe dwells with a reactionary rage in his headEgocentric to the core with a bitter tongueAt the drop of a hat, his insults are flung! Unsolicited words, he screams at the breezeIn his wisdom, it […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh August 1, 2026August 2, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Portuguese Man o’ War Neither reckon it by a single formNor seek one rhyme in a single partInstead, a choir of countless livesUnited to work for a common quest. It doesn’t have a recognizableHeart, brain, lungs, shell or bonesYet together they become a whole –Like many minds that keep one alive. One part spreads feast beneath the seaThe other […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh August 1, 2026August 1, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Rafflesia’s Parable No garden soil or forest floor holds its placeAs it rests inside a tree trunk’s quiet spaceIt has no wings to fly across the sky so blueYet it appears to world totally fresh and new. No living roots or green leaves one will findFar from the crowd, it hides away from mindOn the fallen wood […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh July 30, 2026August 1, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Hollow Drum Editor’s Choice Loud is the drum that echoes inside the empty hall,A restless plea acclaim where hollow shadows fall.He sings off-key to drown unease, unable to nameThen turns every quiet moment into a noisy game. Why burn the garden merely to root out one weed,Also why feed the grand display, the vanity or need?Let our […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh August 5, 2026August 5, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Glass Frog Speaks I do not wear any armour on my chestYet Nature opted to write a secret on itLook closely at it, and make no mistakeThe fragile glassiness, you will observe. My body allows the light pass throughWithin it, my organs are on a faint showMy heart may beat in front of your eyesYet my transparency credibly […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh August 3, 2026August 3, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Echo Chamber Clown With a lacklustre spirit and hollow of mindA grander delusion is all you will findThe master of bias and completely skewedHe dwells with a reactionary rage in his headEgocentric to the core with a bitter tongueAt the drop of a hat, his insults are flung! Unsolicited words, he screams at the breezeIn his wisdom, it […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh August 1, 2026August 2, 2026 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