You cannot stop thinking why do people do it? You feel there is a way out. but not yet… not yet.. How long did they say? that one needs to wait. May be till that shining star proves it is dead I have a long way to go and I am not worried But But when I see people feed on insensitivity I am sad. … Continue reading Happy Living – #9 of 365 Poems
Sometimes you miss doing something it is ok it is not every time, and it is not everything Then you make a list of things you love and feel good for you you strive to do it every time and miss it sometime that is also OK Finally you list out all those things you should not do and then never do it, but sometimes … Continue reading Sometime Everytime #8 of 365 Poems
When a door closes another one opens thats what they say to motivate people who just see walls and no doors. The world full of doors and windows, all opening to different perspectives of life to opportunities and challenges. Sometimes you feel safe not opening them the fear of unknown not knowing what is behind each of them. But doors and windows, they are meant … Continue reading Doors and Windows – #7 of 365 Poems
I am an Indian Citizen living in America. In India the supreme court just upheld the execution of the 4 people who committed the gruesome Nirbhaya Case. In America in Arkansas Eight executions were scheduled in Arkansas from April 17-27, 2017 because the state’s deadly drugs are about to expire. 4 have been executed. The case against Capital Punishment is not in any way trivializing … Continue reading Rejoicing on Capital Punishment is extremely poor taste – Speak Up against Capital Punishments
Did you ever look at the sun and feel, ‘Damn the day could be longer’ or ‘Damn the day could be shorter’ May be not, May be we take it for granted May be we know we can’t control it May be we don’t care if it is day or night May be.. May Be…. May Be… we are too lazy to even think May … Continue reading Leave the Sun alone – #6 of 365 Poems
A small speck of sand winning over a little anthill. No one bothered what the ant had to say in the whole deal. When in an insignificant fraction of the passing time – a very small touch of ambiguous love did awaken a beast. Who told us that we have to fear? ‘the who’ does not matter anymore ‘the why’ matters because that is what … Continue reading Insignificant Fractions – #5 in 365 Poems
The scent of that evening emotion, as it loiters in the portico. Talking with that ray of the evening sun, freely bursting in through the cloud The sadness of a grass stuck in the man’s shoe, as he came running up the stairs, only to be stopped at the door shut close on his face. The pain in that single petal left on the flower, … Continue reading What Happens Every Evening – #4 in 365 Poems
Today I woke up early. The dog had started to walk at night again. Tip toeing in the corridor just before dawn. It was also drizzling outside. Was it some fear that kept the dog awake? We all have fears, different ones and similar ones. We know fears are just in our mind, But we don’t accept it. We spend dog nights awake as it … Continue reading Locked out in the Rain – #3 in 365 Poems
I would want to meet the other person. But the question is what would I say when I meet him? Is he waiting to meet me? How will he be dressed? Will he carry a smile or a deep sorrowed frown? Will his smile be contagious? Or his sorrow add to my sadness? It is important to meet. Contemplate an outcome without taking a step. … Continue reading The Other person – #2 in 365 Poems
I have just a few coins left…… and the vending machine will take none There was a time when I could not sleep as the coins rattled in my dreams But now these few coins, they are so less they could be lost in a dream waking up with no change one day But I should be happy because….. the vending machine takes no coins … Continue reading Vending Machines in your Dream- #1 in 365 Poems
Vinod Narayan 