Frustration Poems

Too much contemplation and too high an intellect in men kill faith and ability to pray. Faith may however persist in woman of the house and this simple ability to pray to the almighty, makes the man envious, indeed grateful in a sense. Here is a beautiful poem by Dharamvir …

Which path should we follow in our lives? That is the eternal question we all keep asking. Should we be prudent and follow the beaten path or just follow our conscience? Or should we start a revolution? But serious doubts are associated with all these paths. So what path should …

What would have happened if we had only happiness in life? That would have been too monotonous. A mix of happiness and sorrows is perhaps the right mix. Read some lovely verses penned by Kunwar Bechain – Rajiv Krishna Saxena मीलों तक जिंदगी यूँ भी जली‚ यूँ भी जली मीलों …

In the old world (that still persists to a large extent in India), after marriage the bride was expected to become a part of the groom’s family. A girl’s leaving the parent’s to go to a new home remains a heart wrenching scene even today. Here is a moving poem …

After India attained independence in 1947, people had high hopes and looked forward to better their lives under the self-rule. These hopes were however shattered in coming decades and an all out frustration gripped the society. Dushyant Kumar died in 1975 (at a young age of 52). He sensed the …

Human interactions are most complex. Events some times take life of their own. People just drift away helplessly. Here is a beautiful poem on separation that happened…just like that… Rajiv Krishna Saxena जाने क्या हुआ जाने क्या हुआ कि दिन काला सा पड़ गया। चीज़ों के कोने टूटे बातों के …

Throughout life, we wait for something or the other. One wish fulfilled is replaced by many more. There is no end. But as we age, we become more acutely aware of this endless wait. Our own sense of impotency enhances the awareness of this wait. Rajiv Krishna Saxena इंतजार जिंदगी …

Parents are divine beings. No one can love us and care for us as selflessly as mother and father do. Yet, we take them for granted while they are alive. Even get irritated. Once they are gone we realize how priceless they were for us. Nothing can ever take the …

Dushyant Kumar’s poems describe the reality of life and human experience in unique metaphors. Here is another one of his famous poems. My favorite stanza is the fourth one. Genuine people are pushed back in life whereas the fake ones push their way to the front. Rajiv Krishna Saxena धूप …

Overwork, irritation and fatigue find expression in our behavior towards others. Here is a observation from the keen eyes of Kunwar Bechain. Rajiv Krishna Saxena चिट्ठी है किसी दुखी मन की बर्तन की यह उठका पटकी यह बात बात पर झल्लाना चिट्ठी है किसी दुखी मन की। यह थकी देह …