Curb the uninvited Cains
Curb the uninvited Cains I would like a light song about tenderness, I would like to be a bird on a long journey, Yes, the desire to fulfill the cherished, Yes, the anxiety is high. Walk over the edge of the cliff, To make the heart beat violently, Clutching a handkerchief like a […]
Half A Face
Half A Face The lonely moonThe sky is alive with bright hues of orange, Yellow, and grayBeneath the dark green cedar treeIt is quiet on the bench where we sitThinking darkness is just another shade of lightInhaling deepYou clear your throat, stand upWipe tears and begin to sing lyrics in a broken voiceTelling stories of unfulfilled […]
Almost Perfect
Almost Perfect Without any centremy true self peels offin layers ofmemories, dreams, desires–some experienced,others unfulfilled. I remember notbeing myselfmy thoughtsand promisesyours or mine. I will be myselfthe day I catch the windswith my fingersto become firewith a passionate glow,melt and crystallizeinto a rare and perfect glass. ~ Ashok K. BhargavaVancouver, Canada.
My Dear, darling Matilda
My Dear, darling Matilda My dear, dear beautiful Matilda. I love you. I see you and all the things you do.You left, And I know why, you were sparing yourself all the pain. The pain, the pain, the pain, That you screamed at us about. I saw it. I hold nothing against you.You live in […]
Genesis of Human Rights Movements in India
Genesis of Human Rights Movements in India Dr. Alok Kumar Ray Human Rights Movement in India took its birth on the basis of striving towards the promotion and protection of rights of individuals and groups, often mediating between them and the state. In the last quarter of the 20th century Indian society witnessed a growing […]
DUET POETRY: INFANCY – FLOWERING PURE DIVINITY
DUET POETRY: INFANCY – FLOWERING PURE DIVINITY by: Avadhooth Guruprasad and Jen Walls At the beginning, lives infancy.There’s a raw tenderness exploding;glowing warmth inside of care.Everywhere, sustenance shares;sparking a healing flame.Nameless and shameless,we are held transfixed.Really, there’s no painnor any pleasure here.We’re held, near and dearin perfect protection.Love is more than affection.Devotion is an ocean […]
DUET POETRY – THE PARAKEET
DUET POETRY – THE PARAKEET by: Avadhooth Guruprasad and Jen Walls I remember now, as the glow was very bright.It was early too, in light of a refreshing morning.I thought I saw the warming day burst-free;fulfilling such gentle care of special breaths.The sun rays sprayed into a golden sparkling,and sky played by painting orange colorings.From […]
Indian Journalism in the Era of Virtual Reality
“Indian Journalism in the Era of Virtual Reality“ by Musharraf Ali I am reality; I can be touched, felt, and experienced. The image of me reflected in the mirror also cannot be touched or held. This is virtual reality. When I move away from the mirror, my existence remains, but the existence of my image […]
Critique of Rajiv Khandelwal’s ‘A Time to Forget’
Critique of Rajiv Khandelwal’s ‘A Time to Forget’ By, Dr Dalip Khetarpal When mind and emotion work together in harmony, a person becomes truly complete. This is exemplified by Rajiv Khandelwal, who skillfully applies his intellect in business while also channeling his emotions to create remarkable poetry. He excels in both areas by compartmentalizing […]
LIFE AND DEATH
LIFE AND DEATH I crossed the timeamong mists cold wintersand sun-drenched morningsobserved the blue skieswhere stars smiled at each otherfrom afarI saw flocks of birds arrivefrom distant landsand leave when the leavesbegan falling downadmired red sunsetsand pearly sunrisesquickly following each otherand get lostin the night of the time New lives have crowdedthe streets of the […]