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Navigating Mentorship: Choosing Wisely and Making a Lasting Impact
Life takes many turns, and sometimes, after years of experience, we find ourselves at a new crossroads. The frantic rush of youth fades, replaced by a calmer pace. This poem, “Navigating Mentorship: Choosing Wisely and Making a Lasting Impact,” explores this transition. It delves into the power of mentorship, urging us to extend a…
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Calm in the midst of terror…..
The title, “Calm in the Midst of Terror…” sets the stage for a poem that explores a chilling paradox. Imagine being adrift in a tiny boat, surrounded by a frenzy of sharks. This poem delves into the experience of someone forced to maintain a facade of calmness amidst heart-pounding terror. Prepare to be swept…
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Man.. the deadliest of The Lord’s Creation
The air hangs thick with smoke, the cries of animals pierce the ravaged landscape. Forest fires rage, leaving a trail of devastation in their wake. As the flames lick at the horizon, so too does a harsh truth: humanity, the “deadliest of The Lord’s Creation,” has become the architect of this destruction. This poem…
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Shubh Arambh – Auspicious Beginnings
Do you feel the tingle of possibility in the air? A new project, a long-held dream, or simply a fresh chapter – whatever beckons, “Shubh Aarambh” (meaning “Auspicious Beginnings” in Hindi) offers a poetic companion. This verse serves as a guide and a source of inspiration, reminding us that with a positive mindset, clear…
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Never Judge a Book by its Cover….
The club pulsed with the heartbeat of the night. The air thrummed with conversation and laughter, punctuated by the clinking of glasses. He, along with his friends, were caught in the comfortable rhythm of the evening, stories shared and drinks flowing freely. Then, a vision, a breathtaking apparition, moved across their field of vision.…
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Rinanubandhan – Karmic Debt
In the tapestry of Hindu and Jain philosophies, a thread of consequence runs deep: rinanubandhan, the karmic debt we carry from past lives. This poem serves as a powerful anthem, a call to arms against the burdens that linger across lifetimes. It warns of the long-lasting ramifications of neglecting these debts, debts that bind…
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An exchange with a friend….
An Exchange with a Friend After ages, I happened upon a dear friend. What began as a casual meeting soon turned into a long, meandering conversation on all that once bound us—music, cinema, and poetry. He, an accomplished pianist, has been striking the keys for more than thirty years, conjuring melodies that seem to…
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Look within……
A few friends and I were hanging around, having a drink or two. The conversation became somewhat animated and turned towards the overly materialistic. The poet within me blurted the words that follow. दीये अपने ज़हन में जलाओ, अंदर अँधेरा तो बाहर कैसा ऊजालाअपने मन मंदिर को सजाओ , महक कहकशा में फैल जायेगीप्यार…
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An attempt at Shayari
I was having a chat with some friends on LinkedIn and inadvertently managed to hurt someone. She decreed that she would accept my apology and pardon me if and only if I framed my apology in the form of a shayari. I had never ever dabbled in this style but she was quite persistent and…
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The Pretty Waif
“The Pretty Waif” is a harrowing poem that plunges us into the brutal world of human trafficking. The speaker confronts us with the image of a young girl, barely a teenager, trapped in a nightmarish reality. We are not offered a romanticized view of prostitution, but a stark portrayal of a life stolen,…
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