Life And Time Poems

Mahadevi Verma had been a pillar of the Chhayavadi era of the Hindi poetry. Several of her famous poems are available in Geeta Kavita. Here is one of her simple poems for children. Those who have read the stories and memoirs of Mahadevi Verma would know how much she loved …

Many of us have experienced it. As the frugal living gives rise to affluence derived from successful careers, as gadgets fill the house, cars line the driveway, as we make “progress” in our lives, there is a definite cost we pay for that. Some pristine happiness and capability to derive …

A joint family has lots of issues and people keep many things hidden in their hearts. At quiet times many thoughts jostle around in the mind. This lovely short poem illustrates this thought process of the “ghar ki bahu” while her husband is away. Rajiv Krishna Saxena घर की बात …

Expectations do not get realized in life, more often than they do. Here is a nice depiction by Kunwar Bechain. The poem especially seems to point to failed expectations from children when they grow up. Rajiv Krishna Saxena उँगलियाँ थाम के उँगलियाँ थाम के खुद चलना सिखाया था जिसे राह …

Some one has gone – left for ever – only memories remain and tears. Prabha Thakur describes the feelings. Rajiv Krishna Saxena याद आती रही आंख रह–रह मेरी डबडबाती रही‚ हम भुलाते रहे याद आती रही! प्राण सुलगे‚ तो जैसे धुआं छा गया। नैन भीगे‚ ज्यों प्यासा कुआं पा गया। …

In this portion from the classic book “Bharat-Bharati”, Maithili Sharan Gupt Ji has described the sad plight of a farmer in Indian villages. While the poem was written a long time ago, in many ways the condition of farmers have not changed much even today. Rajiv Krishna Saxena किसान (भारत–भारती …

A bride all dressed up to get merried. An arranged marriage so there must be uncertainity about the life to follow.  What is she thinking as the night of grand ceremonies approaches? Some excitement, some apprehensions and regrets… Read this lovely poem by Ajit Kumar. The poem is so intensely …

The relationship between a husband and wife is based on total faith. A girl leaves her family and adopts the family of her husband. Her expectation is that her husband will take her in full confidence and share all feelings and thoughts with her. Prince Siddharta (who later became Gautam …

In Northern India, summers are punishing. The heat stops social interactions and people are drained of energy. Rains release the stress but it is when the winter comes, the joy really returns. Here is a very nice poem that interprets the beginning of winters. Last stanza says that the God …

In the hum-drum of life, some times some one comes and suddenly there is excitement. Things may go topsy-turvy but who cares! At least the monotony has broken. Here is a lovely poem by Dushyant Kumar. The poem reminds me of the song “Kaun Aaya” in the movie “Katha”. Rajiv …