O Time! Moderate your pace,For with you, I am in no race. You skip over any and all the boundsLike a group of excited hounds,Who, when they sense fear excess,Dart all the faster with no recess; Your perennial, invisible stream flows,Which itself, about time, not knows;Its work is to keep flowing stillAnd never, for even … Continue reading Time
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Only An Alien’s Lore
A drop. Two more.On Earth's parched floor.I can count them for now,And just long for more. A drizzle. A downpour.Out on the moor.The countryside seems resurrectedThat is for sure. Two seconds. Only one more.And suddenly I exit the lureOf the sweetest dreams;Now I am outside dreamland's door. And in reality soreI see the problem's core,That … Continue reading Only An Alien’s Lore
The Plight of Flying Prematurely for Dreams
The little bird sat helpless in a corner It had fallen out of its nest, During one of its vain attempts to fly Which had seemed to be going for the best; It had finally managed to flutter its wings And take to a joyful flight; However, the dream coming true would soon turn Into … Continue reading The Plight of Flying Prematurely for Dreams
The History Exam
This is the story of a History Exam,termed asthe 'Third World War' andthe 'Second Cold War.'Please pay solemn respect to the martyrs. It was a hot and humid FridayBut for that, we weren't sweating,Tensed, sweaty faces were all aroundBecause the History exam was waiting. Number of chapters? Only sixFour from History, two from Civics.Marks of … Continue reading The History Exam
Who am I?
'Who am I?' My view on one of the most asked philiosophical questions of all time.
Weekly Wonders #6: A Short Essay on Hope and the Tree of Life
I begin by begging pardon for my prolonged absence, dear readers. I'm sure you all will empathise when I say that I was very busy with exams, and hence unable to post. And from now on, since the lockdown has spurred continuous assessments, it is likely I'll be missing out on posting on some weeks. … Continue reading Weekly Wonders #6: A Short Essay on Hope and the Tree of Life
10-16 August: Independence Week
This Independence Week, I'm revisiting my roots with a re-post of the first poem I posted on this blog. My Mother Nation {Adapted from Waha Janmabhoomi Meri (वह जन्मभूमि मेरी) by Sohanlal Dvivedi (सोहनलाल द्विवेदी)} My mother-nation, I bow to thee The Himalayas, like barriers, stand tall in the north,The blue seas of the south … Continue reading 10-16 August: Independence Week
3-9 August: Guilt and Reconciliation
Forgive me Please For I am a coward. I know you trusted me so much. I know how you thought of me As nothing less than your brother. And I also know that those feelings Are probably dead now.
27 July-2 August: A Story of Friendship and Betrayal
We were friends. We were brothers. We were confidants. We were so much more. Even till that last day. The last day before that fateful day When disaster struck and tore us apart
16-26 July: An Elusive Comet and a Madman
[The week has been extended till Sunday, for henceforth I will be posting taking the week as Monday-Sunday] This weeks was a most anticipated week for me. The reason, of course, was that the Comet Neowise, which was supposed to be visible from the Northern Hemisphere this week. Alongside is a story, which has also … Continue reading 16-26 July: An Elusive Comet and a Madman
Mystical Musings 