I fear believing I fear those saints Propaganda is powerful And the powerful are deranged I fear power I fear the lies War is a business And love is a vice I fear corporations I fear the greed Profiteers slaughters morality Esurient corrupts the creed I fear […]
Poetry
Poetry
Teacher’s Delight
I come home from school Lethargic like a lion at dreary dusk; A smile beneath the façade of fatigue, Creases of my collar dust in lime Sweating to the sinews in time, Gasp for a restful sigh- A coffee in my old tea mug, Perhaps a whisky in ice to […]
The Painful Love
When I stand in the drizzly rain My mind gets occupied in bane Heart experiences unbearable strain The memory of the past cause a heart sprain As it’s being whipped with a betrayal cane Now that she is gone causing my heart stain I keep thinking of her, although […]
My Pet Dog
Animals are the best de-stressors. Adopted dogs reduce feelings of loneliness. Researchers have found that people with pets have lower heart rate and blood pressure level. With stressful circumstances, loneliness can’t be avoided but a pet dog can create happiness. He rushes to welcome you as he hears you […]
Star
In the midst of darkness, I can still believe in the stars starkness, though far and tiny, they are still bright and shiny. I find no reason for me to worry, so long stars exist with the nights’ glory, frequently flickering and twinkling, without a night shrinking. Thousands of stars […]
Double Role
A cinematic flair for the real austerity of life An absolving of the body and mind The differences between them are labeled double role The true self—an acting tool, Acting strangely and Tottering in the rush of civilization With double role on the loose Not merging the action and compliance […]
WHAT THE BROOK TAUGHT ME
~ by BABY KATTACKAL Kerala, India IN THE RIGHT AMBIENCE, I GREW UP, THAT PAVED THE WAY, FOR ME TO LEARN. FROM NATURE, FROM ITS SIGNS, THEIR TRUE INTERPRETATIONS, RIGHT FROM MY BOYHOOD, MY VALUABLE EXPERIENCE. IT’S A SMALL BROOK THAT FLOWED NEAR MY HOME, THAT TAUGHT ME TO OBSERVE AND HOW […]
The Course of True Love Never Did Run Smooth
The course of true love never did run smooth, Never it will give any comfort or soothe. Love is so beautiful, as woman’s hot breath, And the taste of rosey tongue between the teeth. O’ love if thy name is woman, I’ll be there for you, all my […]
Silent Wounded Soul
In the dazzling roads of city, Amongst the total strangers, Whom should I tell saga of woes, I feel intimidation and dangers. Dark abyss inside my core, needs An empathic – sensitive ear, No one is, frankly, interested In a tragic tale – I fear. I am destined […]
Game is Necessary
Today, it is a bright Sunday, For playing, do not time delay. I wear my gloves, pad, and hat, Let me play with the ball and bat. Hurrah! First bat, I win the toss, Hit the ball, it goes to the boundary cross. Standing for all crowd and clap, In […]