Author: Kirti V
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Hanuman
L Hungry HanumanPounced on the bright sun,so far,To gobble it up. Hauling the mighty Sanjeevani,Attacking the fierce demons,Navigating through oceans and mountains,Undying devotee of Lord Ram.Monkey- God!! An epitome of courage,Anjani’s son!! You make usNonchalant as we take your name. Pic courtesy – https://unsplash.com/@sudhirnk The first stanza is a Haiku and the second stanza is…
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The Name
Years and years of hardwork And strenuous effort, Is what it takes, To build up a name. . Maintaining this name, Is a challenge in itself, As the efforts are doubled, To sustain the gain. . This hard earned gain, Is very fragile though. As it just needs a second, To blow up and explode.…
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Arunima Sinha
She remembered the steps That she took with her parents. Those baby steps, That were wibbly-wobbly. Slowly, she learnt to walk, Sans any support. That, gave her the confidence, To conquer the world. . Off she went, to chase her dreams, But destiny had different plans. She lay battling for her life, With her legs…
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Our Machine
Thank you, my dear senses, for, Showing me, what life is, Making me hear the unheard, Tuning my olfactory system, Training my taste buds, and Polishing my whole self. . Thank you, my dear white friends, for, Giving me a shape, and Teaching me to walk and run. . Thank you, my dear spirited soul,…
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With Love
He was smart, intelligent And filled with charm. He had an aura That could make one feel warm. . He spoke sense And made one feel at ease. Seldom, did he know, That, he ushered in peace. . He made us think and read And taught us to write. To make us shine, Like the…
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It's ok to fall
“Is it wrong to fall or fail?” Pondered the young mind. “Granny taught me stories, Of the ant falling 18 times, But never gave up till it succeeded, And of Emperor Ghazni, Who won despite multiple losses. But still, failure is a bane, For all children like me. My parents love me, I know. They…
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The Girl in a Million
There, she walked with pride,Dressed in red and in stride.Her high heels spoke in depth,Of her confidence in every step. . Her past is still a mystery,For the followers in spree.She did not shy away,But no one wanted her to say. . She climbed the stairs of success,As though, she never took a recess.Now, it…
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Women-Superwomen
She, is a superwoman, Who leads her tribe With all grit and valour, Spreading across positive vibes, To every human in common. . She, is a superwoman, Who takes care of her family, With all affection and love Never to see them gloomy, And spread cheer like a magician. . She, is a superwoman, Who,…
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Autograph
As I gazed over my bookshelf, My eyes fell on a beautiful book, A small but precious autograph book. . Though the pages had lost their colour, They still held the fragrance, Same as they had two decades back. . It seemed like yesterday, that, We walked through those corridors, Which witnessed numerous moments. .…
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Eyes
Those eyes speak, Speak, about the grit And confidence she has. Those eyes express, Express, her emotions, In a subtle way though. Those eyes take us Through her journey, A journey of valour. Those eyes portray, Her courage to lead, Lead her clan to progress. Those eyes sparkle, At the sight of a child, Showering…
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Zygote
Life starts with a tiny dot, The dot has a name, That starts with Z, The last alphabet. . Isn’t it amazing to see, The God’s creation of The last letter being The first step to life? . A small dot it is, That teaches us the Life’s most valuable lesson Of share, divide and…
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Yesterday
Years and minutes of life are,Etched in our minds forever.Struggles we go through,Teach us to be strong.Everyday is a learningResonating our past andDiving into a future that isAmbitious and unknown,Yes, that’s the day – YESTERDAY. Pic courtesy : Brett Jordan on Unsplash Kirti V
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X-Factor
It is rarely used, Or I would say sparingly used. Used to denote the unknown, Be it numbers or values. Or to refer to the previous, Be it lover or ruler. Math made me hate you, Science made me discover you, English made me think about you, Oh! Letter X…. How can I forget you.…
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