Poem - 17 - Closely Watched Trains

A train here,
A train there,
A busy life this is!

Getting up in the morning!
Rushing to the station-
Waiting for an announcement-

Notifying me - how delayed my train is?
Everyday is an adventure in itself.
Shifting platforms to opt for an alternative train.

Life on the fast-track
As these trains go fleeting by!
Closely watched trains!

Poem - 16 - Through the rain drops

As the rain drops,
Shimmer down the window,
I stare at you from down below!

You look lost in thought-
Who do you think of?
With that mysterious smile!

What runs in your mind?
Only God can answer that :)
As you continue to smile,

I try to draw your attention,
But you continue to look
At the cloudy skies through the window!

Like the rain, which brings joy-
To the parched earth and the rose-plants
Your smile brings joy to everyone:)

As I have said once before,
Keep smiling as always-
And continue to spread sunshine and cheer!

Poem - 15 - Lines for Whom ?

I know you are there in my heart,
I hope that I have a place in your heart too...
Sometimes when it rains in the evenings....
I wish I was with you.
Holding your hands and looking into your eyes.....

Listening to the waves crashing on to the rocks,
Admiring the silvery moonlight,
Glistening on the white sands.
I wish I was with you.
So many dreams so many desires.

I fear all of them will come crashing down.
Dearest both of us know-
What runs in our hearts?
I don't need to say it,
Neither do you.

All I know is that,"I love you."
And that you love me.
Maybe circumstances shall cause us to drift us apart.
Lead separate lives.
But promise me!
I will be someone special in your heart-
As you were, are, and will remain in mine.

Poem -14 - Forever

He stood in front of her house.
Waiting for her,
Hoping she would come out,
At least look at him from the window.

He waited, but in vain.
She had left him,
And gone to a distant city,
Far away from him;
Perhaps never ever to return.

He was sad,
He wondered-“You could have at least told me that you are leaving.”
She had left the city.
But she would remain-
In his heart.
Forever……

Poem - 13 - Heart Beat

If only you,
Could listen-
To my heart!

You would-
Know that-
It beats only for you!

Poem - 12 - 2012 - The End?

An earthquake here,
An earthquake there,
A cyclone here,
A tsunami there.
No news of a volcano erupting yet!
Is the Doomsday Prophecy here to stay?

Poem - 11 - The Poet's Anguish

Words, words, where did you go?

Time, time - where is the time-

To write a few lines?

Come back to me,

Let the words flow again -

From my pen.

Less than a week to go -

And I am running short

By 19 poems :(

Poem - 10 - A Perfect Ten

Experiments in poetry :)


Rainbow in the sky,
Joy-
In my heart.


Sunshine in the sky,
Twinkle-
In your eyes.

Rain on earth,
Scent-
Of a woman.

Stars in the moonlight
Smile-
Like the angel you are!

Poem - 9 - Sunset in the Forest

It is twilight time,

The forest is abuzz,

With the sounds of birds and beasts,

Who are returning to their nests and dens,

After another day of survival in the forest.


The sun is setting,

The orange ball of fire,

Going down into the horizon,

There is a buzz,

As the insects of the forest start their nocturnal sojourn.


In the distance there is a perceptible hoot,

As an owl starts its evening,

Looking for mice or lizards.


The first stars, are there and the moon appears,

Like a beacon in the sky.

The sun has set and another day-

Comes to a close in the forest.

Poem - 8 - Sweet Rain Come Again

The first drops of rain,
Like gentle jewels of silver.
Falling on to earth.

The sweet smell of the wet earth.
That fills us with joy.
And brings a smile on the face of the farmer.

Quenching the thirst of the parched earth.
Enabling naughty little boys to make paper boats.
To jump in puddles and dirty their clothes.

Sweet rain come again.

Poem - 7 - Aap Ki Muskaan - An Ode to a Smile

A smile - a simple smile,
Conveys much more-
Than a book full of words.

Words may hurt
Sometimes words may heal,
But your sweet little-

'Angelic smile'
Well it always,
Brings joy to the heart.

Keep smiling - always,
As you did today,
Today and everyday.

May God always bless you with joy,
So that you keep smiling always,
And continue spreading cheer and sunshine.

The Next Poem - The Writer's Struggle

As the mist unveils,
The magic of the hills
The first rays of the golden sun
Bathe the valley in a bright hue.

The gentle fragrance
Of the ripe tea-leaves
Blends with the mist
To produce a divine twist!

The bluebird chirps
Calling its mate
The first bus from the town below
Gingerly snakes its way up the valley.

Idle thoughts penned by me
The frustrated author
Sitting in his room
Lost for words....