Chum, you seem to have spent Some of your youth In the company of Nietzsche How else can I account … More
Tag: Poetry
God Has a Good Sense of Humour
Here He is, almost threatening No, but not in a human way More by letting me realize Gently, gently, gently … More
The Greatest Sin
Jesus bore the crossFor mankind’s sinsBut, I, and maybe you,We bear the crossFor our own sinsSins of this lifeAnd of … More
“It is just an emotion”
“It is just an emotion”Said she, talking about loveNo, not my girlfriend, you sillyI don’t have a girlfriendNo, you are … More
I Await Thy Nudge
My friend, dear, dear friendYou who do some tinkeringWith people’s behavioursPlaying with their psychologySo that you can set societies freeLand … More
What Ain’t Love
Sex is pleasure, not loveHolding hands is cute, but not loveHugging and embracing, love?Kissing is so sweet, but is it … More
Aww, Shucks!
One friend tells me with concern“If only you let go of words and concepts,And actually ‘lived’ life”. Another friend sends … More
“All barriers down, absolute freedom” — To my friend Sanghamitra Mandal aka Sana
Yes, I do agree“To understand the scheme of thingsYou need not be religiousIt comes to you when you are chosen.” … More
Madhushala (The Tavern) by Harivansh Rai Bachchan (English rendering in verse)
This English translation of Harivansh Rai Bachchan’s Madhushala brings alive the timeless poetry of life, death, and the eternal joy of the tavern. Through 100 stanzas, the poem explores the dance of wine, laughter, and philosophy—celebrating freedom, courage, and the spirit of living fully. The tavern becomes a metaphor for life’s impermanence, and the wine, a symbol of unending joy and inner awakening. Experience the lyrical journey in this complete, rhythmic rendering.
Writing Past the Midnight Hour
Words fail me at this late hour To write what I want to Pablo Neruda would have known How to … More
Know Thyself 