Category Archives: musings

Life at its best is ironic Throwing teasers our way With a smile sardonic Testing us variably each day What once to you was trivial, Something that you had dismissed In a tone light-hearted and jovial May come back to destroy your bliss.. Remember when you in lighter vein Mocked at a fellow human being’s miseryContinue reading “Life and mockery”

Years ago that moment sublime Preserved like a monument through time In the innermost sulci of my brain Close to the centers of pleasure, and pain How  the magic that happened that day Changed the axis of my earth, I cannot say An avalanche of emotions descended on me Making me plunge in a tempestuousContinue reading “First blush of love”

A new lease of life is what I need The daily grind is wearing me down indeed A brilliant sun unveiled from the cloud An idea that lies buried beneath the shroud Old passion unearthed from the cave of childhood If I could recreate that magic, I certainly would.. Or in a new-found love to take aContinue reading “New lease of life”

This poem is inspired by the following article, which explains why one should spend money on experiences, not things: http://www.fastcoexist.com/3043858/world-changing-ideas/the-science-of-why-you-should-spend-your-money-on-experiences-not-thing One day both you and I We go to the store and buy The same expensive object We both individually subject Ourselves to momentary pleasure Of possession of a treasure The novelty wears off soonContinue reading “Experience the world!”

Tears of frustration Tears of helplessness As a sign of prostration Before the callousness Of those wielding power Unchecked and untamed As they choose to shower Atrocities, unashamed Protests silenced Voices suppressed Display of shocking violence Against the oppressed Why is this world So deeply divided How did hatred unfurl How was this fire ignited? There are aContinue reading “Senseless violence”

Frustration at its peak Solutions, evasive, I seek Helpless here I feel Find myself losing zeal Climbing a wall insurmountable Facing obstacles indescribable I question myself if it is worthwhile To keep on fighting till the end of the mile Or just reconcile with my situation And spare myself the pain of desperation… ** ThisContinue reading “Dilemma”

I left the venerable shores Of a land that was my own I closed behind me the doors Leading to places where I had grown Driven by a sense of adventure The excitement of exploration The promise of a greener pasture Or all of above, in combination The years went by trying to settle I was lostContinue reading “Nostalgia of an immigrant”

Time will inevitably uncover dishonesty and lies; history has no place for them. Norodom Sihanouk There was a time when I believed Everything that people said Everywhere, transparency I perceived Between the lines I never read Inexperienced was I in the world’s ways Oh how I wish I had had some insight I wish IContinue reading “Dishonesty”

When the days are getting dreary When my steps are getting weary I look for a little spark to light And fill my world with sunshine bright Gratitude then I summon I thank everything I have, in turn I look out for someone in need I try to do one kind deed Watch out forContinue reading “Pep-talk to self”

If I could give you a window Into the space of my mind If emotions within me I could show Raw, unadorned, blind No better way is there in this universe No better form of expression Than carving words into powerful verse Exuding unbridled passion Thoughts that are uncomfortable Ideas too abstract to explain A poemContinue reading “Musings on the occasion of World Poetry Day”