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Single leaf
(Inspired by a short story by O. Henry) In New York on a pleasant summer day of yore Two young girls set up a studio in an apartment on second floor Jade and Deaven were commercial artists of some repute Their work was well received and they were successful in their pursuit Come winter and…
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Shining Lamp
When at six and seventy I write stories a plenty Are there not murmurs Why after so many summers? I am like those evening lamps thither Which shine most before they wither.
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State of the Mind
All in the Mind Cooked by the wife, my favourite dish Yummy fried chips, beans and fish All smiles she was as she served the food Love was in the air, both had a good mood I bid goodbye to my wife with a flying kiss Outside was a fine morning, such a bliss! Chirping…
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Life with corona virus
Before the advent of Corona Virus A retired life, visiting markets various The daily grinds, buying provision Vegetables, fruits et cetera, as we envision Bank visits to update my financial Stocks to buy or sell–information essential Three maids did the cooking, dish washing Dusting, washing clothes, floor mopping Vacuuming the floor and the carpet Taking…
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Open door
(Inspired by a short story by Saki.) Jack Maxwell was unwell Doctors said rest he must take to dispel After-effects of his heavy and strenuous work And to recoup his mind which sometimes goes berserk His wife suggested, in the nearby mountain, a quiet place A village in which, years ago, she had found solace…
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Born enemies
(Based on a story by an unknown writer) In Africa, at the outskirts of a dense forest, Were two huge farms with a history bitterest Farm owners both were descendents Of two families who for years had fought with vengeance Over the rightful ownership of disputed land Bad blood had flowed all these decades, hard…
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In darkness
Past ten at night, the bus came to a halt Out came a girl with a figure without fault Writ across her face was a smile so sweet A B’day cake at home, would be a treat She moved quickly on to a side street Home a mile away, she was on agile feet Suddenly…
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Selfless vs Selfish
Rose emanates its sweet smell far and wide And shows off its beauty to all with pride The small birds, honey bees and insects galore Feed on its nectar to quench their hunger and more The breeze takes its aroma further away Does the rose ask anything in return, I say? Then why this burden…
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Golf
In India on a golf course so beautiful Was a young boy of five – very playful With golf, Bablu was infatuated a great deal A fast learner, followed the game with zeal His dad was an excellent caddy, all told He played on Mondays and was a treat to behold Those days, he loved…