My Poetry

My Poetry

On the nights when I sleep alone, missing you by my side, the vacancy never fills up and sustains the void, On such night you become my poetry. At times when I see you, the times when I forget to notice anything else, when I'm full with you, At such times you become my poetry. On the days when you are down, sad and upset, and talking to me when you say,"thank you for cheering me up' On such calls you become my poetry. Just looking in your eyes, resting my head on your shoulder, when you caress my face with your fingers, You become my poetry. And then as I leave, headed back to my field, I get a knot in my throat and I can't speak, When I feel the tears rolling down my cheeks, You become my poetry. ©The Honest Fabler — Sarvesh Antapurkar ©Image Source — Google Images...
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A Miserable Truth — World Poetry Day!

A Miserable Truth — World Poetry Day!

Before I begin, a belated Happy World Poetry Day to each one of you! I know I'm late, but better late than never! On this eventful occasion, I would like to bring the following miserable topic out of the darkness. Let's discuss about it once you've read the poem. I'd really want to know what you think about this particular tragedy surrounding us, which (talking for myself) has been an elephant in the room all my life. (more…)...
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Mumbai Locals

Mumbai Locals

MUMBAI LOCALS You haven't seen Mumbai’s most remarkable side, Until you've been through an enthralling local ride. Inheriting a variety of passengers having some rude souls to some really pretty, It's not for nothing that it's nicknamed- ‘lifeline of the city’. Where 08:13 is 08:13, not a minute more or less, When one train would be called off the charts nobody can guess. Having no assurance of whether all days may go according to plan, It's always a good decision to start as early as you can. Instilling punctuality in an individual at it's best, It's only during monsoons that the system slightly goes down to rest. From beginning the journey to reaching a destination, One can witness a plethora of human emotions. Rediscovering the daredevil inside you that you never knew, 'Cause one day you finally boarded a running train to become one of the very few. Transforming non-peak hours to observe a bogie shopping spree, Children can be found selling to earn for their happiness and glee. The bhajan kirtans after a tiresome day is enough...
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Library Romance.

Library Romance.

Library Romance - Every New Time. The first time I saw her smile, it was through the gaps of the library shelves that she stood beyond. The first time we exchanged a glance, she laughed too hard while reading a comic under the "Keep Silence" board. The first time I talked to her, she dropped her favorite bookmark in the crack between two tables which I helped to lift. The second time I didn't only see her smile, I smiled with her. The second time we didn't only exchange a glance, we stared directly in our eyes looking for solace. The second time I didn't only talk to her, I confessed to her about how I felt that she had the brightest smile I'd ever seen and the sweetest voice I'd ever heard. The third time I definitely didn't see her smile, she cried her eyes out in her father's arms. The third time we definitely couldn't exchange a glance, since her eyes were drenched with tears and her mascara all over. The third time I definitely didn't...
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बारिश की यादें। Memories of Rain – Hindi

बारिश की यादें। Memories of Rain – Hindi

बारिश बारिश के बूंदो ने जो हमे भिगो दिया, ऐसा लगा मानो हमने आपको फिर छू लिया। सौंधी खुशबू आई इस धरती की, पर ऐसा लगा मानो हमने आपको फिर पा लिया। Translation: When the drops of rain drenched me, It felt like the lost touch of your fingers. The petrichor came from the earth, But it felt like I found my lost treasure- that's you. It's my first try at a language other than English. Hindi, here. I'd really appreciate your feedback and ways for me to improve! Thank you. ^-^ ©The Honest Fabler ©Image source- Ashutosh Gursale...
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Guardian Angels

Guardian Angels

I remember the time I was afraid to face the world. It was them who held me close, like a shield and we faced it together. I remember the time when I was afraid to tumble. It was them who held my hand & taught me to walk. I remember the time I felt like the water would drown me. It was them who held me in the deep waters and taught me to swim. I remember the time when I was afraid to meet new people at school. It was them who told me how important a friend is in our life. I remember the time when I was afraid my birthday gift wouldn't be good enough. It was them who saved for months and surprised me with the unexpected. I remember how sad I was when my first friend left me. It was them who gave me strength to endure the future. I remember how sad I was when I almost flunked a major year, It was them who provided me...
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Spellbound

Spellbound

Spellbound(?) Today I saw a girl, Something about her made my heart twirl. Her pearly eyes never met mine, Yet I knew our hands would fit in just fine. Her chubby cheeks, rosy lips, dimple chin, squishy nose. Why can't I form an original prose? Her sublime beauty had surely perplexed my mind, I was lost in a trance & words are something I still can't find. © The Honest Fabler © Image source- Google Images...
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Stolen Dreams

Stolen Dreams

The worst part about today's situation, is not that we don't dream. On the contrary, we have a million dreams! Dreams, so intense that on turning true they would shake the society's foundation. The rainbow of love would shine high, Unfazed by the people's judgement no soul would cry. The unicorns would be our daily ride. A ride that we would stride with our chest swollen with pride. Ink would flow all over our skin, We would flaunt them openly with our raised chin. 9-5 would no more be a standard life, Freedom would be our very first wife. But, oh, still they say we don't dream. Little do they know, it's them who have chosen our life's every stream. Little do they know, they've stolen our favorite cake's best cream. ©The Honest Fabler ©Image Source- Google Image...
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