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Whispers of the Riverbank | A Short Poem on Meditation

Whispers of the RiverbankOn a lonely riverbank, one cool evening—have you ever heard the murmur of the river?Have you seen the endless stretch of...

In the Promise of Joy | A Soulful Short Poem

In the Promise of JoyI released my gathered anger,let my resentments spread their wings and fly away,set my hatreds afloat on the river’s currenttoward...

Shadows Growing Shorter | A Contemplative Short Poem

Shadows Growing ShorterAs the days go by,the shadows grow smaller.Even on Navami,the branches no longer fill with bloom.The year’s supply runs thin;the heart does...

Questions of Form and Sorrow | A Contemplative Short Poem

Questions of Form and SorrowJust because mangoes are round,Should we then call them “servants” (golam)?And seeing a crowd at the wheat shop,Must one suddenly...

The Heart That Watches Alone | A Soulful Short Poem

The Heart That Watches AloneMy hand has burned in the fire,My two eyes have drowned in the invisible spring;By what virtue, O Life,Have you...