They said ‘build a wall’ and the world said ‘we will break it’ They said ‘keep the guns ready’ and the world said ‘fill them up with flowers’ They said ‘tie the ropes’ and the world said ‘untie the hatred’ They said ‘starve them to death’ and the world said ‘yes feed them more’ They will try it all but the world will fail it … Continue reading World Peace – #11 of 365 Poems
Sometimes we think our burden is so big, people just don’t get it. And then we walk in the sun It gets dark and we continue walking. You see people coming out people who can come out only in the dark Like the world does not want them in the light. They look at your advertised burden and laugh. You continue to walk till the … Continue reading Misery Suite – #10 of 365 Poems
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
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
Vinod Narayan 