Who wrote it all? ———————- Who was it that put you in my story? And who wrote in all of you? Was it the one and the same, Or were there many, or just a few? Who drew these beautiful pictures in my book – The green of the forests, the skies in blue And…
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On the road less travelled
On the road less travelled ?——————————- Yes, I took the road less travelled And it’s been a while I have tread. Perhaps now’s a time as good as any, To take stock of all the difference it made. I stand here today, as I had stood that day Facing the darkness, or ought I say…
Short Story: Nudge
I 7:47 AM: When he woke up, the sun was streaming through the gaps in the curtains. It was late. He knew that immediately. In a swift sweep, he threw the sheets off him, swung his legs down to the floor. What was wrong with the alarm? Or did he miss it completely? Then it…
(Not) Just Saying (Poem)
Maybe this exam wasn’t meant For you to score a hundred percent Maybe not an eighty, nor a fifty That’s how they’d made this to be. Maybe this wasn’t meant to be easy or fair But to see, my child, if you would hang in there; Till the last bell rang, till the fat lady…
Imperfections (Poem)
Imperfect are the songs I sing, Imperfect, the gifts you bring. Dented lay our pride, On life’s roller-coaster ride. Yet perfectly do our movies end, Braving many an imperfect bend! Broken lie our hopes and dreams On the shore of life; Broken lies our promised land With greed and strife. Flawed is the light that…
Lesser children (Poem)
My freedom fighter’s your terrorist And your refugee, my burdensome beast. It’s autumn in my skies, so could you just let me be – Not bother ’bout the hungry, the thirsty, The homeless on the roads, babes dying on the sea? Fires in villages where I’ve never been, Are those what you’d rather have me…
Many truths (Poem)
Does humour have gender? Does politics? Is it wrong to stereotype? Is it okay being opportunistic? Playing with my heart is exploitation too, Pitting me against my fellow man makes me a gladiator, true. When does my habit start hurting you? And at what point your beliefs stifle me? My truth could well be different…
Review: Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari
Book Review Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind is a magnificent work by Yuval Noah Harari. The book talks about the evolution of human beings, from being a middling species in the food chain to the masters of Earth riding the tiger of technology in…
Translation: Bojre tomar baje bashi
Translation of the Rabindrasangeet, “Bojre tomar baje bashi”. The link to the original song by Rabindranath Tagore is here. It’s in the thunder, that your flute sings, It’s no ordinary melody that rings! To this tune shall I awaken, bless me with ears that can hear. I shall not be deluded this time, My soul…
Translation: Debotar Gras
Debotar Gras (The Divine Seize) by Rabindranath Tagore Across the lands, the news spread like rage To the confluence shall the priest go on his voyage. To undertake the sacred bath. Companions joined him from lands far and wide The young, the old, men and women – all gathered at his side. Two boats lay…