A STEP TO THE SKY

 

A STEP TO THE SKY

Hovers rain clouds, thunderstorms,
Lightning, blazing missiles norms,
Like weather, as humans change,
Devastation elimination to carnage, (1)

Approach the twenty-first century,
Science to technology brings injury,
Artificial intelligence machination,
Know no love, kindness, compassion, (2)

Civilization rose to the zenith, ruined,
Bitter fight aggression alas entwined,
Continue still in this age blind action,
Black smoke fires picture devastation, (3)

Most of the species vanish quickly,
Polluted oceanic deep water rightly,
Fresh air, cool wind, and dust-free, negate,
Fumes of traffic, concrete road state, (4)

Look at a green garden and a creeper,
Beautiful flowers fragrant with color,
Permeate peace and bliss profusely,
Blue sky, pigeons fly, think seriously, (5)

Not visible crowded markets and malls?
Between countries stands a great wall.
Majestic mountain, please visit, dear.
Captivating meadows, forest verdure, (6)

White cranes and flamingoes fly in a flock,
White clouds congratulate feel sock,
Listen, whistling wind, limbs moisten,
Far below the blue waters of a river run, (7)

High in the sky, an aeroplane travels,
Distant journey unfolds dreams well,
The sparrow, near extinction, appears,
Surprised, a step to the sky is nearer! (viii)

Pen: Bijayananda Mishra
Date: 19 June 2026
Themes: A heart probe for a better time
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SPRING AFTER YOU LEFT

 

SPRING AFTER YOU LEFT

Pregnant Mother Earth delivered,
Exploding flowers fragrant, say allured,
Stayed acute scent spread link longing,
Physically, the heart, limb, soul, belonging, (1)

Magical mirages, musical nights, listen,
Mango grooves Cuckoo sings pristine,
The meadows, lingering shadows tear,
Felt losing another day whisper here, (2)

A gentle cold breeze shivered the spine,
Green till the horizon wildflowers shine,
Blue sky, lazy white clouds floating,
Intoxicated honey bees searching (3)

Indescribable peace and bliss, visible,
Hilarious moments, conjugate simple,
Bedecked with flower plants, parks,
Couples, children play the instinct mark, (4)

No more cold wind, winter night hail,
Cattle grazing, basking serenely well,
Blue stream and foamy water at the rock,
No more the oasis in sight, life in sock, (5)

The desert, blistering hot sunshine,
Summer entered and announced a time,
Dies, blossoms fallen, petals shed tears,
Dust storms raise hoods, sadly appear, (6)

Human life, how similar spring vanishes,
Bitter fight, death, innocents perish,
Animosity summer resembles cruel,
When will humanity realize that fuel? (7)

Wait desperately, Earth is present,
No more war destruction to resent,
Heartrending pictures flashing, bereft,
Tearfully waiting, spring after you left. (viii)

Pen: Bijayananda Mishra
Date: 18 June 2026
Themes: Why is peace stolen?
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QUEST FOR HERALD

 

QUEST FOR HERALD

The bitterest is a struggle people seek

A white dove, peace, hope leak,

Amazes the world to proclaim,

Friendship fraternity we gain, (1)

Mutual trust respects a nation,

Sovereign land ties admiration,

Build bridges of trust in culture,

Assimilate gradual mix future, (2)

One sky, same worlds-of-nation,

One rain cloud in rivers swollen,

Ocean unites, and continents sail,

Treasure trove ocean floor hail, (3)

Mineral oil and seafood all regain,

One Earth, nature cares to remain,

Human greed pollutes the Earth,

Ruins soil, pollutes seas and air worth, (4)

Herald for future survival claim,

Conserve water, build a forest aim,

Cleans the ocean of all oil leaks, plastic,

Coastal belt green, marine exotic, (5)

Education, research, and skills are equal.

Women, their equality empowers in total,

Disappears race, clan, caste, creed,

Wish future gen, heralds indeed, (6)

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Humanity forsakes nuclear arms,

Fraternity forces the nation to disarm,

Freedom, democracy, free travel,

World communicates, unravels, (7)

A white dove, peace musk prosper,

Quest for herald a future whisper,

Simple, a microbe taught a lesson,

Unite to survive or hymn oblivion. (viii)

Pen: Bijayananda Mishra

Themes: Utopian future dictates

Date: 17 June 2026

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IMPECCABLE EPISODE

 IMPECCABLE EPISODE

Surprised the heart memories stay,
Departed at a time, desperately delayed,
No more the world changed, quell,
Aspiration inspires discovery, swell, (1)

Metamorphose caterpillar miracle,
Memory is a butterfly, a spectacle,
A squirrel, the mind hibernated, say,
Jumping on the earth, wet grass, in gay, (2)

Once upon a time, a desert, arid, a life,
Cactus today blooms, vanishes strife,
Memory is a rock heart chisels hail,
Morsels of pleasure joyfully prevail, (3)

Faithful pet dog waits for the master to tell,
No food, little water, expecting a rebel,
Merely sight the scent, voice alert,
Belief lives in a careful heart, an effort, (4)

Memory, you are a bride, leave home,
Bridegroom steals everything, come,
The necklace, bangles, and saree imprison,
Impressionable young girl in emotion (5)

Childhood and adolescence were thrilling,
Throbbing heart sensation refueling,
Under the veil, cinematic motion lay,
Vermilion on the forehead display, (6)

Left the parents a sweet home soon,
Hand in hand with a young man, a loom,
Different lives differ in the world essays,
Children in future years, the message, (7)

The bagpiper's drumbeat procession,
Long past a marriage, lurks emotion,
Who churns the heart, a girl records,
Frock to oil lamp impeccable episode, (viii)

Pen: Bijayananda Mishra
Date: 16 June 2026
Themes: Transition of female life
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GARNOR SUPPORT

 

GARNER SUPPORT

Labyrinth of thoughts coiled, suppressed
Agonies of the past torment and depress,
Windows closed; a room spreads darkness.
For long, tears dried counter distress, (1)

The secret chamber of the heart is locked,
The voice of the soul choked; life is choked.
The untold story of life is mercilessly blocked,
An unfortunate situation exists; life mocks. (2)

Friends and foes are not easily recognized.
Past mistakes, haunting tortures, derail.
Hope against hope, frustrations swell;
Fame and fortune vanished; a time prevails. (3)

To survive, think while still living, a surprise.
Turns of sorrow wait for the future; otherwise,
A window to the world opens a surmise.
Human life expects glorious days to rise. (4)

Open the room, and the wooden chamber stays.
Unravel the coiled threads in dismay.
Vaporize misery and sadness; find a way.
Fresh wind through a window, pray. (5)

The sun rises; a lotus kisses the sunlight.
The happiest is a lily in the pond at night.
The full moon showers silvery light, delight,
Happy tears and romantic mood insight. (6)

He sits in the adjacent room, now wider.
She reclines her head on a shoulder,
Confessing her pathos expressed in order.
A lighter, heavier heart, a broader smile. (7)

Difficulty comes unannounced; wail,
Vanishes so quickly; a beloved quells.
Opens her heart, mind, and soul, rapport,
Unquestioningly garnering support. (viii)

Pen: Bijayananda Mishra
Date: 15 June 2026
Themes: Trust helps unlock the door
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HERE FLOWS LOVE

 

HERE FLOWS LOVE

Loved life, passionate desires,
Fame and fortune yet inspire,
The mirror reflects images perfectly,
Hide emotions thought rightly, (1)

How many hope dreams flow,
Eyes, a guise, well scarcely show,
A nostalgic past, and romance,
Time has stolen, finding no chance, (2)

Thrills and throb in heart sway,
Peace and love drying, display,
Burdens of life or a nightmare,
Awake nightlong, sadly share, (3)

She missed childhood and fun,
No longer her youth she mourns,
The wild heart, rebellious, resists,
Whispers for patience persist, (4)

A dawn will dispel the darkness,
Bright sunshine, nature impresses,
There flows the quiet river, it reflects,
The peak observes and detects (5)

The azure sky, an orange color paint,
The horizon, mountain, life discovers,
Eternal truth, timeless a message,
Erases pain wounds, fear, assuages (6)

Lonely, her mind scans the world,
Not the concrete jungle emerald,
Gentle wind, a spark, life aimless,
Inviting her soul to follow impress, (7)

Her experience freedom, pleasure,
Here flows love, realizing, forever,
Lurks her smile, tears dried, found
Soul spreads wings, song resounds. (viii)

Pen: Bijayananda Mishra
Date: 14 May 2026
Themes: She found freedom, love flows
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RENOVETION

 

RENOVATION

Reverberate jubilation mind wild,
Alas, the event changes painful yield,
The cycle of happiness, broken heart,
Escorts life, new horizon impact, (1)

Brick by brick builds a human's stay,
Defy elimination cement again lay,
Love and bond thicker than blood,
Rebuilt after the destruction act prod, (2)

A wise person moves, builds a home,
Renovate ruined life, help income,
Stays distant memory melancholy,
Illusive, the world changing only, (3)

Patience, perusal, perseverance lit,
Life defeated, disheartened, build fit,
Not the mere house but the country,
Devastated by war draught entry, (4)

Unity, brotherhood, cooperation,
Nationhood aspires to renovation,
Be the small house or country fit,
Human life resembles a fate of defeat (5)

Crestfallen, sudden demise attack,
Crumbles courage balance track,
Loses vision, forward weak, fearful,
Lost happiness, peace, life, sorrowful, (6)

Brick by brick, a human builds life,
Cement is the renovation, erase strife,
Infinite belief, hard-working effort,
Usher in a good day of luxurious comfort, (7)

The person lost his son, heartbroken,
His residence shape matches a token,
Forgetfulness graced him, stable,
Wish renovation life home ample. (viii)

Pen: Bijayananda Mishra
Themes: Never lose hope
Date: 13 June 2026
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