Poem Grasp The Present It is often saidOur life is a book,Each phase of lifeA chapter of the bookAnd the birth and deathRepresent prologue and epilogue. But unlike a bookLife goes only one wayA person can’t revisitThe chapters of his lifeExcept in memories and thoughts. A person can’t foreseeWhat is in store at the endBefore its due timeAnd what […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 17, 2020October 8, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Give Me Back Give me a little sunshineTo lighten my pathGive me some raindropsFor a respite from drought. Give me some spaceI now need a breatherGive me another chanceTo set right my failure. Give me your moonshineTo brighten my soulGive me back your loveFor I crave to live again. 40,769 total views, 100 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 17, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Fuel Immense pain and miseriesThat near and dear onesAnd his own beloved oneInflicted on him during life… He embraced without grudgeAnd cultivated the habit ofBurning this pain into fuelTo continue his journey of life. 40,613 total views, 71 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 17, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Fragile Beauty As she remained a spinster in lifeNicknamed a beauty queen in townAlways a subject of curiosity and talkEqually among the teachers and studentsFor her beauty, mannerism and attire. Passed school and graduatedIn education and life as wellAfter so many eventful yearsIt was just a sheer chanceWhile sharing reminiscences of pastSomeone said she lives in the […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 17, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Don’t Live to Regret Instead ofLoathing and livingWith the regretsAnd failures you hadIn the past… It is wiseTo live and enjoyThat comes your wayAnd accomplishmentsOf the present. 40,134 total views, 62 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 16, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Distress and Delight Dark clouds hoverIn the sky todayFollowed by torrential rains;Tomorrow clouds vanishAnd it’s all pleasant thenWith a bright sunshine. Likewise our lives too areA mix of sunshine and rains;Present may be doomed underFailure, loss and sorrowBut future is certain to bringSuccess, union and joy. 40,524 total views, 74 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 16, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Destiny Had It I always wanted to smileAnd be happy in lifeWhile living with youLike two good friendsTo adore you everTo love you foreverTo smile and laughEven to cry with you… But destinyNever liked the ideaOf us being togetherHappy and smiling,So like a disciplined discipleI reconciled to live withYour memories and momentsThat I once shared with you… 40,908 total […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 16, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Death The death is imminentThe death is inevitableIt’s ultimate destinationIt’s ultimate liberation. Though every day many dieYet no one ever wishes to dieIn reality all the living beingsWish to live a life very long. Let there not be any illusionLet all of us have this visionIn fact, the day we are bornDeath also is made certain. Wisdom is to […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 16, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Crime and Punishment Editor’s Choice OnceHe had run awayFrom his lifeAnd discernible dutyPassing buck on destinyIn an act of cowardice… On realization,For his crimeHe didn’t waitFor a divine trialAnd punishment for..His misdemeanor or misdeed. InsteadHe listened to conscienceAnd punished himselfFor a life to liveA cursed and condemnedTill redemption is achieved! Image: Pixabay 40,617 total views, 62 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 16, 2020April 2, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Connectivity I feel happyAnd genuinelySatisfiedWhen I findYou connectedWith peopleAnd countIncreasing withEvery passing day. For connectivityWith people,NatureAnd surroundingsKeeps oneOccupiedAnd is goodTo leadA happy,HealthyAnd contentedLife. And pleaseDon’t questionProprietyFor I presumeThis isMy right 40,488 total views, 76 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 16, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Pain A silent teardropPain sings a wordless song –The torrential rain of the heart. 369 total views, 56 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh September 29, 2026September 29, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Sorrow in Silk Editor’s Pick An open teardrop, a silent public signWhere heavy hearts and truths alignAn aching heart’s implicit, abrupt rainThat speaks the honest truth of pain. ​But unavowed is the soul’s esoteric artOf one who guards the fractured heartHe wraps haunting shadows out of sightAnd shrouds his bleeding wounds in light. He paints a gentle smile […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh September 29, 2026September 29, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Joy and Pain Happiness and joy are emotionsthat produce conscious feelingsof safety, peace and vibrant energy,Combined with euphoria and gratitude;yet they are transient and fleeting,brain chemistry resets after a while,emotional fatigue sets in,and one returns to his baseline. In stark defiance,Pain touches the human hearteven more closely than joy,it silently walks beside man,like a shadow without a voice;a […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh September 28, 2026September 28, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
A Glazed Artisan A rigid vault where vivid hues gleamA hardened crown at nature’s extremeEight clustered eyes ready to scan the airAnd six-pointed horns to guard her lair. A vivid gold and crimson-pointed crownAbove the tangled leaves of forest brownBeneath, her hidden spinnerets alignTo weave vault of the choicest design. ​Unmoving as a stone of polished glazeEntrapping flight […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh September 26, 2026September 27, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Parrot Pitcher In overcast mires, as ancient mosses creepIt’s a quiet mimic where the waters sleepThe Parrot Pitcher rears its painted head—A crimson, low-slung, living, verdant bed.​ Upon its globose cowl, a hooked beak standsTempting the wanderers, a honey trap expandsWhile clear, translucent windows trick the lightA maze of colour in the damp, dark night. Down below, […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh September 26, 2026September 26, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Pain A silent teardropPain sings a wordless song –The torrential rain of the heart. 369 total views, 56 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh September 29, 2026September 29, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Sorrow in Silk Editor’s Pick An open teardrop, a silent public signWhere heavy hearts and truths alignAn aching heart’s implicit, abrupt rainThat speaks the honest truth of pain. ​But unavowed is the soul’s esoteric artOf one who guards the fractured heartHe wraps haunting shadows out of sightAnd shrouds his bleeding wounds in light. He paints a gentle smile […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh September 29, 2026September 29, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Joy and Pain Happiness and joy are emotionsthat produce conscious feelingsof safety, peace and vibrant energy,Combined with euphoria and gratitude;yet they are transient and fleeting,brain chemistry resets after a while,emotional fatigue sets in,and one returns to his baseline. In stark defiance,Pain touches the human hearteven more closely than joy,it silently walks beside man,like a shadow without a voice;a […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh September 28, 2026September 28, 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, 2020February 10, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked