Gauri Lankesh’s KIlling – When Free Speech has to pay a high Price
In the morning when I heard the news about Gauri Lankesh’s Killing, I was first numb and then angry and I penned something but then waited. I decided to read more responses. I read several posts and references of ‘Hindu Terror’. But in my mind I said if the Assailants were unidentified how come people call out Hindu Terror so early. Yes there is a … Continue reading Gauri Lankesh’s KIlling – When Free Speech has to pay a high Price
Deceit #68 of 365 Poems
there is deceit that you can never see. smiles that were never there. tears that are due for later. things that will never change. words that went unsaid. days swallowed by nights. laughters hiding in time. brutal tales of unspoken Grief. and finally there will be a Party. And if you are not invited You are the one -Vinod- Continue reading Deceit #68 of 365 Poems
The whereabouts – #67 of 365 Poems
ring the bell my summer love let there me no reason for a why, a when and a how In the not so distant future you will ask me why and I will tell you why how when and even where Life is short and you know it -Vinod- Continue reading The whereabouts – #67 of 365 Poems
Go Free #66 of 365 Poems
Drinking from a dream – I build a reality on borrowed time From gorgeous lands to lonely waters. In the plain beauty of clear skies I sit down on a marble floor And open the book one more time. nice times await us to treat our withering hopes to feed our mind’s hunger All ropes are now cut and the horses are free -Vinod Continue reading Go Free #66 of 365 Poems
I Agree #65 of 365 Poems
I don’t agree with anyone 100% I always have issues with everyone. Which also means I agree with everyone on something or the other The problem though is people are more interested in my disagreements ‘disagreements go viral’ but agreements sleep in forced insignificance I Agree -Vinod- Continue reading I Agree #65 of 365 Poems
Carpe Diem!!! Rhea – Seize the Day
Today Rhea started her new Journey in College and commuting from home. Though I have always loved my SF commute with that refreshing time to all by myself, I wanted to feel how it is 6 years later. Rahi joined me and today we took the 6:30 AM BART from Union City. I am sure Rhea will take some time to enjoy the early commute … Continue reading Carpe Diem!!! Rhea – Seize the Day
Forest Rails #64 of 365 Poems
Don’t let a day’s piece fly by you un-noticed. When you feel like the rails travelling together, but never touching; know that the deep forest it leads to is full of life You are not inside the tunnels. you are the light Move…… Continue reading Forest Rails #64 of 365 Poems
Night Byes #63 of 365 Poems
today I give my night a subtle message behind a plastic glass of brandy i whisper ‘be good; the world is changing’ but night beckons I go to sleep and not worry about matters I know nothing of… i try to repeat but the clock has moved to a new day and night gets stronger unlike any day I gulp a few and fill in … Continue reading Night Byes #63 of 365 Poems
Shopping Bags #61 of 365 Poems
she filled his sorrows in a few shopping bags and asked for one extra to take home; and walked alone in the rain, drops dripping from the bags that only I knew…. even she was not aware. the bag had a tear and dripping were tears… tears of sold out sorrows. I walked behind her and continued to, till eternity closed on us -Vinod- Continue reading Shopping Bags #61 of 365 Poems
Don’t Quit Your Job; Not Yet
I have heard people say that they will be happier if they had so much money that they don’t need to work again, and they could start doing what they love. My answer to them has always been – There is no better time to do what you love than NOW. And for that you don’t need to quit a job, what you need is … Continue reading Don’t Quit Your Job; Not Yet
Vinod Narayan 