**Eyes Like Lakes**
I have drowned in the depths of eyes like lakes;
I have drowned in the depths of throbbing breaths.
In the smooth, honeyed words—
Of one with killer looks—I have drowned deep.
In the depths of the cool, moonlit nights—
Beneath a sky filled with shimmering stars—I have drowned deep.
A deep, intense love has left me utterly lost;
I have drowned in the depths of memories of my cherished haven.
Having surrendered my heart, I pledge my fidelity to her alone;
I have drowned in the depths of the fervent promises she made.
11-5-2026
**Reached the Tongue**
Love resides in the eyes; it is clearly visible there;
Yet, time and again, one offers denials, claiming, "It is nothing of the sort."
The secret hidden deep within the heart has finally reached the tongue;
It cries out, "Come to me! Come to me!"—and the sound is clearly heard.
Promises are made to remain together for a lifetime;
Pleading earnestly, one swears upon the very name of love.
With the piercing thrusts of their gaze, they have left me wounded;
With their eyes alone, they serve me cup after cup of intoxication.
Gazing upon their graceful manner, this heart remains insatiable;
Amidst the seriousness of their words, a fleeting smile sets my heart aflutter.
12-5-2026
**The *Odhani***
The *Odhani*—shielding beauty and youth from predatory gazes;
Adorning the body, it harmonizes with both attire and surroundings.
It serves as the emblem of grace and the maternal mantle—the *anchal*—for every woman;
With its beautiful, enchanting, and vibrant hues, the *Odhani* enhances her radiance manifold.
By accentuating the splendor of clothing and jewelry, and refining one's appearance—
The *Odhani* renders beauty even more exquisite and captivating.
By modestly veiling the body, protecting it from lustful eyes, and preserving one's dignity—
The *Odhani* establishes a boundary against the intrusive thrusts of prying gazes.
Adorned in fine attire, it safeguards one's sense of self and identity—
The *Odhani* fosters respect, honor, and wisdom. 13-5-2026
**A Rendezvous**
Tell me, when will that intoxicating rendezvous finally take place?
If you have promised to meet, then fulfill that promise right now.
Do not beat around the bush; speak your mind directly.
Gather the courage to voice the true feelings of your heart.
Come by night, though you must depart by the light of day.
My heartbeats have sworn an oath—do not leave me behind.
You are not so fragile that you would perish from the encounter;
Come just once and behold these countless, dazzling visions of beauty.
Even if only for a brief while, bring your true self along;
Adorn the passing hours—from dawn till dusk—with the vibrant hues of love.
14-5-2026
**The Shadow of the Soul**
The shadow of my soul wanders aimlessly along these paths;
It roams about, yearning desperately for a glimpse of you.
A lifetime has passed in waiting for a moment of joy;
It wanders restlessly, longing to stand guard over you.
The days pass by, lost in daydreams; then, when night falls,
It seeks solace in fantasies, wandering through the paths of sleep.
It has been an eternity searching for that cherished moment;
It wanders on, overflowing with the fervent passion of a loving heart.
These yearnings for closeness—pushing patience to its limit—threaten to consume my very life;
For it wanders on, thirsting for the radiant splendor of your beauty.
15-5-2026
**Mother Ganga**
May I bathe in the lap of Mother Ganga and become pure;
May I wash away my impurities of thought, word, and deed, and become pure.
May I drift along with the flowing current, drifting far and wide;
May I let go of all worldly senses and awareness, and become pure.
Erasing the weariness of ages past, attaining a sense of fulfillment;
May I cleanse the stains of sin from my mind, and become pure.
Ganga is the divine provider who sustains the land of India;
May I immerse myself in her cool, gentle waves, and become pure.
She is not merely a river, but the very gateway to spiritual values and liberation... l
Let me take a dip in purity and become sanctified.
16-5-2026
What is the need to meet friends every day?
Why is there a need to step out for just any reason?
You keep wandering through the cities like a madman;
What is the need to get entangled with ordinary people?
Adorn yourself and make yourself beautiful first;
What is the need to keep decorating the mirror?
Never, under any circumstances, tear down the wall of words;
What is the need to try and appease those who are sulking?
It is essential simply to let go of those who wish to leave;
Why suffer and agonize over it time and again?
17-5-2026
**Bread**
All the hustle and bustle revolves around bread;
The hunger of the stomach is truly extraordinary.
No one feeds another for free;
It remains a lifelong struggle and turmoil.
For the sake of just two pieces of bread, two hours—
Crowds sit waiting in the shelters.
One labors a lifetime only to find—
It is all a snare to feed this sinful stomach.
A flame within the body that never extinguishes—
A torch that burns perpetually.
Seeing both the body and mind go hungry—
One is left with nothing but deep regret.
In places where not even a single morsel is found—
The people appear as mere skeletons.
18-5-2026
**Lush Greenery**
Amidst the greenery of the gardens, I long to chirp like a bird;
Seeing the fragrance of the flowers and the colorful butterflies,
I long to lose myself in their charm.
Seeing the beauty and splendor of nature, my heart
Becomes filled with joy;
In the season of *Sawan* (monsoon), I long to call out like a cuckoo.
To quench the thirst of all living beings all around—
With an open and generous heart—
I long to become the rain of gentle drops and pour down upon the earth.
Seeing the newly-sprouted world
Emerging in delightful hues—
I long to merge into the murmuring, flowing river
And overflow with life.
Amidst the rhythmic music of the waterfalls... Dancing with swaying grace,
Oh, my friend—
My heart yearns to fill my breath
With the fragrant scent of damp earth.
19-5-2026
**Solitude**
The stature of solitude is truly unique;
It calls for maintaining a deep connection with oneself.
No one seems willing to truly *see* another;
One must adorn and beautify oneself, for one's own sake alone.
The realm of peace and tranquility is a beautiful one;
One must gently coax and soothe the yearning heart.
In this world of selfish, multicolored jesters,
One must find love and solace in the mirror's reflection.
When a sense of true belonging vanishes from relationships,
One creates a distinct and unique world of one's own.
After all, what can one person truly give to another?
One must craft and create one's own excellence from within.
With a smile forever gracing one's lips,
One must use courage and resolve to conquer fear.
20-5-2026
