National Poetry Month – The ‘Poem a Day’ Project
April is coming so is the National Poetry Month. Since 1996 The Academy of American poets have been celebrating the National Poetry Month to increase awareness and appreciation of Poetry. I don’t remember doing any project on this occasion before, but this year I am planning to do a ‘poem a day’ Project. I recently did a 30 day ‘Love Haiku’ project that went quiet … Continue reading National Poetry Month – The ‘Poem a Day’ Project
4 Ways to celebrate the National Poetry Month This April
April is the month when the Academy of American Poets Celebrate the National Poetry Month. The idea behind this is to increase the awareness and appreciation of Poetry. A few years back I had written a Poem called “Why Poetry?” which I read every now and then because as I mentioned in that poem, Poetry gives my life back to me. This April I am … Continue reading 4 Ways to celebrate the National Poetry Month This April
Summer Fried Eggs
Why should the summer fry the eggs for you for free? What did you do this winter to ask for such a thing? what were you thinking when you held her hands and walked out at night lying to her that it will rain. As the broken umbrella waited in the garage corner hoping that you will run back to it, grab it and carry … Continue reading Summer Fried Eggs
Writing and the (in)Famous ‘No Time’ Excuse
When I say writing, I also mean typing. To be honest many of us find the traditional writing with a pen difficult and are more inclined to typing, again on a computer vs the typewriter. So why should you start writing. The simple answer is that you have to tell something, you have experiences that would be nice for the world to know, to read. … Continue reading Writing and the (in)Famous ‘No Time’ Excuse
Only on your own terms
You have to be aware that there are heights from which every dream has to fall and shatter…. that they wake up nights from its long lonely sleeps that days always wait hidden in dark even during the night your job is just to be aware to be aware that time wanders at its own pace with no real direction or choice but yes if … Continue reading Only on your own terms
The Garbage Truck Driver
“What do you want to be…?” The teacher threw the question kindergartners you know them eagerly waiting for recess “eh?” said some.. fearing time will stop now sometimes the recess looks so far away But a few were excited some even forgot about the recess “Policeman!” “Soldier!” fireman!” shouted many.. “Doctor!” “soccer player!” Shouted others One shouted “Super Hero! and Father!” “Mother!” “Sister!” “Brother! Came … Continue reading The Garbage Truck Driver
Tattered Pieces of Poetry
I do not use poetry to dilute the mix of humanity but I write so it can flow , uninterrupted even into the dark corners of my existence and move us all to be considerate…. But my command in poetry in how I can align words is not that good and most times they fail flat on the paper, dismembering me from my thoughts and disfiguring … Continue reading Tattered Pieces of Poetry
Smell of Flesh
Sometimes the fire smells of flesh when it is not that hot I guess when it has gotten bored of burning, as it crackles alone in a corner of our weird perspectives of world most fires… no almost all fires they smell of flesh sometimes… or maybe all times.. I don’t know… maybe… maybe one has to burn to find out… -Vinod- Continue reading Smell of Flesh
Reading And Writing – You And Your Teen
We all know that at some point early in life we learned to read and write. Then we mastered the skill at various levels so we can comprehend, express and communicate in this world. We as a society consider these two skills as primary to grow oneself. But we have also seen that many people reduce reading as they grow up and many never write … Continue reading Reading And Writing – You And Your Teen
AAP’s aim is not to become another BJP or Congress – So Chill
A lot has been in news on AAP recently with difference of opinions between leaders, removal requests and voluntary exits. News headlines like “Twin Blows” “No honeymoon for AAP” Founders Leave AAP” etc… Everyone knew that the ride would not be easy. The win was just the start to a long journey. Anyway the BJP folks are finally feeling like they can breathe after their … Continue reading AAP’s aim is not to become another BJP or Congress – So Chill
Vinod Narayan 