poems
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Ramdhari Singh Dinkar’s Hunkar was not merely a poem……. it was a thunderclap against submission, a fire lit in the hearts of the oppressed. In its echo resounded the cries of freedom, dignity, and righteous defiance. This poem, inspired by its spirit, does not seek to translate but to rekindle the fury, the resolve,
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In the stillness of waiting, there is a hopeful beauty; a yearning for what is to come creates a strong bond between anticipation and acceptance. This endless twilight transforms our hearts into keepers of dreams, filled with joy and optimism. To love despite waiting means embracing beauty and heartbreak, intertwined with the night and
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In the deep embrace of night, as the world lies in serene slumber, the heart passionately unveils its deepest truths, raw and unrefined. This poem fervently endeavors to seize the very essence of those electrifying unspoken words. In the hush of twilight’s tender glow,Where secrets in the shadows softly flow,A tale unfolds, unspoken,
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In a world of contrasting shadows and light, our souls reflect the light we carry through life’s obscurities, unveiling deep truths and emotions. This poem examines the interplay of presence and absence, love and loss, blending joy and sorrow to reflect our existence, urging contemplation of the balance between visible and hidden experiences, and
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In the boundless realm of existence, there lies an eternal yearning; a silent pulse within every soul to transcend, to shatter the veils of the ordinary, and embrace a flight that defies reason. It is a journey of awakening, where the spirit sheds its shadows, becoming a vessel of fire, color, and infinite light.
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(Inspired by Rabindranath Tagore’s ‘Tumi Robe Nirobe’) There are some songs that do not end when their music fades; they stay, quietly alive, in the heart’s deepest chambers. Rabindranath Tagore’s Tumi Robe Nirobe is one such timeless murmur of love; written not to dazzle or shout, but to linger like perfume in an empty
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“Zindagi Kaisi Hai Paheli,” a song from the 1971 film “Anand,” reflects on life’s mysteries through the story of Rajesh Khanna’s terminally ill yet joyful character, who inspires others to appreciate life’s transient moments. Composed by Salil Chowdhury and sung by Manna Dey, the song encapsulates the bittersweet nature of existence, blending joy and
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Life is a river flowing only forward, its waters ever-changing and carrying echoes of the past along with the uncertainty of the future. The past remains untouched, a monument to what has been. Yet, within this truth lies a gift; a chance to start anew and shape tomorrow. This poem reflects on the wisdom
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At times, the outside world seems distant, enveloped in silence, as one contemplates the pain of longing for the unattainable and grapples with the burden of lingering memories. The cracked, frosted glass of life reveals glimpses of something beyond; the hope of spring after the longest winter. But first, we must sit in the
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In the 1979 romantic drama “Baton Baton Mein,” directed by Basu Chatterjee, the story revolves around the hesitant romance of two ordinary individuals, Tony and Nancy, navigating love and societal pressures in bustling Mumbai. Among the film’s memorable songs, “Kahan Tak Ye Man Ko Andhere Chhalenge,” sung by Kishore Kumar with music by Rajesh
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