“But there was a difference between being stuck and choosing to stay. Between being found and finding yourself.” Martina Boone Of an awfully great choice, I bought a car. To make tons of funnies, and reach destinations afar. Four wheels my car did have: The first named ‘economy’ Of whom poverty was the enemy. The…
Tag: Poetry
I Wish I Were a Witch at Hogwarts
“Words are our inexhaustible source of magic.” J. K. Rowling I wish I were a witch at Hogwarts, I would have bought a wand from Ollivander’s, I would have loved to be sorted into Gryffindor. With the sorting hat on my head, I’d learn about potions that can even bring alive the dead. I would…
This World Of Addicts
“An intelligent person can rationalize anything, a wise person doesn’t try.” Jen Knox, The Glass City Everyone’s addicted to something; Yes, that’s true. Some are addicted to fire, But wait — only a few. We all know the Shopaholics, Who practically live in shops. If it’s about discount, Trust me, they’ll never stop. We’ve all…
The Unacceptable Change
“When all hills are staked with barbs, when all rivers bleed dry, when the last whippoorwill’s cry fades into oblivion, what good will your money be then?” Chief Seattle, Adaptation A little child born today,In peace and harmony, expects to wake.But growing up can be a big mistake.As he is unaware of what the world…
An Ode to The Old Mother
“For Earth does not belong to man, man belongs to the earth. Whatever befalls the Earth, befalls men.” -Chief Seattle I hear old stories of an era long gone,Have you heard?There was no smog!Back then, the only portmanteau was vog.I have stood next to the banyan tree and wept,Lost it all under a gooseberry tree.I…
The Promise of a New Day
“Only in the tumultuous ocean of life, can you find true tranquility” ~V The perpetual cadence of the vast seaStirs a restless desire that engulfs me.Like an infinite force I dare not impede,Briefly rushing in – only to then recede.Beckoning me to leave life’s safe shore,Into deep waters of mystery and lore.The seagulls’ cries seem…
What will my future be?
What will my future be? Will I be a dancer dancing for fun, Or will I be a baker baking a bun? Will I be a shooter with a gun, Or will I be a weightlifter lifting a ton? Will I be a doctor treating people, Or will I be a business woman showing a…
कोरोना एवं लॉकडाउन
खूब सहे अन्याय प्रकृति नेअब उसके न्याय की बारी है,चीन ने पूरी दुनिया को दे दी—ये कोरोना की बीमारी है।पहले वूहान, इटली, स्पेन, जापानअब भारत, अमेररका की बारी है।अनगिनत जाने लेने वाली—कैसी मुसीबत हावी है।२१ दिन का लौकडाउन दे,मोदी ने हमे चेताया है,अब भी समय है संभल जाओमामूली नहीं ये महामारी है।क्वारन्टाइन रहो अपने –…
All We Need To Know
“Hope lies in dreams, in imagination, and in the courage of those who dare to make dreams into reality.” – Jonas Salk All we need to know,Is how to grow,In this world full of suffering,Where, at some point, everyone bows. All we need to do Is never give up hope;Even in the most difficult times,…
The Land of the Rising Sun
A poem on Arunachal Pradesh and its natural wonders. The land of the rising sun,Is as beautiful as it is pristine;With the countless streams within which run-Turquoise rivulets-clinquant and supreme;The glittering sheen of the colossal hills,Merging with the towering and transcendent trees;And little inhabitants that dance when sings—The bird that sits high among the trees.As…
मैं साँस नहीं ले पा रहा हूँ
मैं साँस नहीं के पा रहा हूँ,इंसानियत के हित में,जंग शुरू करते जा रहा हूँ।यह दुनिया इतनी रंगीन है,फिर भी किसी की सोच रंग के अधीन है।अभी भी रंग के आधार पार सबको बाँटते हैं,इंसान जातिवाद के लिए एक-दूसरे को काटते हैं।मैं क्यों कुछ नहीं कर पा रहा हूँ?मैं साँस नहीं ले पा रहा हूँ।कहते…
The Beginning of the End
They say the world was about survival initially And our ancestors were hunters. They think that they’ve come a long way now, By inventing machines to increase their comfort But little did they know that by doing so, They provoked the nature’s anger. They uprooted trees for their own needs, And stole the sheep’s wool….
Streetlights
The pandemic has highlighted a vast number of issues that earlier were either repressed or waved away by a single flick of hand, since, the general mindset of the world had developed to be more apprehensive of issues and ideas that might challenge the beliefs and notions held onto for decades. These times have forced the governments of…
Story Of Water
This is a poem that personifies water (ocean), who is narrating a tale about man (humans), who has left the sting of treachery in this tale. With betrayal, her heart ached, They said love was pure, not faked. There seemed to be some charm, To share with strangers, what harmed? As they sat round the…
Jerome’s Monotone Syndrome
Once upon a time in Rome There was a guy named Jerome In the Covid-19 pandemic, he was stuck at home. He couldn’t go out to roam— And sad he was, for he was bitten— By the travel bug, for he was smitten, By the smoothies at MacD, and his kitten, Meowed till Jerome’s brain…
Masked By The Illusions
A reflection of the situation in which numerous girls in today’s times find themselves. This is for those who stay even when relationships become hardships. Masked by the illusions he had created She fell deeper into the void. Got harder to escape from his grasp, She fought with his demonic side Till she finally gave…
Lockdown
One fine night, I simply thought, “What a beautiful house my father has bought! A computer, a phone, and a nice wardrobe, A bookshelf, a big bed, and a small globe! All luxuries are here, within these four walls, Then what is the need to go out, after all? Lying in the bed, I’ll read…
To Her
When there’s danger lurkingIn every corner of the world,When there’s dread feastingOn everyone in the world,When all of us are suddenlyAlways six feet apart,What will she do—Whose only wish is to depart? She’d cared for a viper,That’s stuck with her too long,Because she was oblivious,To what was wrong.The viper had stung and stung and stung…And…
कॅ रोना सेमत रोना
ज़िन्दगी चल रही थी अच्छीधरती उगल रही थी सोनातभी न जानेकहााँसेआ गया कॅ रोना क्या-क्या थेहमारेअरमानसपना था उड़ाएाँगेआसमान मेंकारपर W.H.O नेजारी ककया फ़रमानददया सारेसपनोँ को मार स्कूल, मंददर,मॉल हुए सब बंदयहााँतक कक आदमी भी हो गया निरबंदमुज़ककल हुआ घर की चार दीवारी मेंरहनाहाय!हाय! कहााँसेआया कॅ रोना कक्षाओंकी बदल गई टोनकॅ रोना नेथमा ददया बच्चों केहाथों…
Aviral 