• The Shattering of Self: Embrace the Chaos Within

    The Shattering of Self: Embrace the Chaos Within

      What occurs when the mind fragments under the weight of overwhelming emotions and thoughts? The human psyche is complex and fragile, and the chaos erupting from the head symbolizes a mental breakdown and the realization of our perceived incompleteness. We live in a world that seeks order amidst chaos, yet beneath the surface exist

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  • Keep the Light

    Keep the Light

    IntroductionThis is a quiet request from a man who wants only joy to remain — a soft, warm asking that those who loved him keep the bright, easy memories and let his absence be filled with laughter and sunlight. No sadness, no watching the last breaths — only the good times, kept close like a

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  • The Man In The Ink: Navigating Chaos

    The Man In The Ink: Navigating Chaos

      There are moments when life tips without warning, like a jar of ink spilled across the page of our existence. In those moments, we stand between control and chaos, between intention and accident, questioning whether we shape the path or the path shapes us. The man in the ink represents the human struggle between

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  • Butterfly Glow

    Butterfly Glow

    (Verse 1)Waking to a spark, like a breeze through the dawn,Heart’s a little wild, like it’s ready to run.Every thought’s a flicker, dancing in the light,Chasing dreams that shimmer in the quiet of the night.No weight, no chains, just a feeling that’s free,A moment that’s alive, like it’s calling to me. (Chorus)When it hits me,

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  • The Golden Whisper of the Forest

    The Golden Whisper of the Forest

      In a still, enchanting autumn forest illuminated by moonlight, the line between dream and reality blurs, revealing a place where whispered stories and ancient secrets coexist, with a majestic stag embodying the essence of suspended moments that remind us of the magic often overlooked in our busy lives. It is a serene sanctuary where

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  • Moonlight Through the Clouds: A Poetic Reflection on Love and Longing Inspired by “Badli Se Nikla Hai Chand”

    Moonlight Through the Clouds: A Poetic Reflection on Love and Longing Inspired by “Badli Se Nikla Hai Chand”

      The song “Badli Se Nikla Hai Chand” from the 1961 film Sanjog, sung by Lata Mangeshkar with music by Madan Mohan, captures a woman’s longing for her distant beloved. It reflects the emotional struggles of the female protagonist, Anita Guha, as the moon’s appearance symbolizes her hope for reunion amidst themes of fate, separation,

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  • A Nest Of Ashes  –  The Silent Lament of the Dodo: A Tale of Extinction and Human Greed

    A Nest Of Ashes – The Silent Lament of the Dodo: A Tale of Extinction and Human Greed

      The extinction of the Dodo bird symbolizes the destructive impact of human greed on nature, exemplified by the 1600s arrival of European colonizers in Mauritius, which led to overhunting, deforestation, and the introduction of invasive species. This exploitative mindset persists today, with industrial demands from countries like China further accelerating species destruction. Both Western

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  • Ode to the Divine Flute

    Ode to the Divine Flute

    (Verse 1)Oh Krishna, Lord of boundless light,Your flute weaves magic through the night,Beneath the heavens’ golden glow,Your divine love begins to flow. (Chorus)Hare Krishna, chant His sacred name,Ignite our souls with holy flame,In humble reverence, we adore,Eternal guide forevermore. (Verse 2)In Vrindavan’s bloom, Your grace descends,Where every heart to You extends,Your gaze, a river deep

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  • Shadows Carry Me Home

    Shadows Carry Me Home

    (Verse 1 – low strings, solo cello, hushed)I have walked through silent fire,Every breath a psalm of pain.Still my heart, though torn and shattered,Beats defiant through the rain. (Pre-Chorus – harp arpeggios, rising violins)If mercy is a wound, I’ll wear it,If kindness bleeds, I’ll let it glow.Though the night devours my spirit,One spark refuses to

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  • Shadows of Gold

    Shadows of Gold

      It breaks my heart. I watch the kids come in for swimming, badminton, pickleball, table tennis and other sports. On the surface, it looks like pure joy—bright faces, laughter, and the energetic bustle of play. But when you sit still long enough, when you truly watch and pause to speak with them, a different

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