Author: yoursmeaningfully

Poems on Corona Pandemic

Social Poems, Socio-cultural Poems

A warrior in each one of us- A poem about how every sector of the society-doctors, helpers, students, homemakers, artists, businessmen, working professionals etc. battled against the corona pandemic

Frontline, they termed you, you went way beyond
Victim and hero, gasping, yet you carried on
Bizarre, it was to you, this way of life and death
God, to each one of us, you gave back breath

Your survival instinct, possessed for long, was tested again
Your selflessness and courage helped relieve others pain
You owned nothing yet could give so much
How will we be able to value you and be just?

Refrained from studying and playing with others together
Cancelled exams, online classes, masked altogether
Yet you maturely understood and learnt to adapt
Will it be possible to undo these months back?

You lost track of the days passing by at home
Drowned in the monotony of everyday chores that bummed
Yet you continued serving and supporting on repeat mode
As family is the foremost institution and home-the safest abode

The stands and the halls were gloomy and deserted
Your art provided some respite to the minds- wounded
You missed the crowd’s appreciation more than the renumeration
Yet you continued to heal with your celebration

You were brave to change your offerings and models
You liquidated your assets and simplified your channels
You reminded us that the things that cannot be accounted count
You persisted with your faith that the markets will soon rebounce

You were at your home during a crisis trying to do your job
Changing plans, reduced budgets, work life (im)balance and what not
You missed the liberating drive to work and face to face conversation
Grateful that you could pay your bills but searching for purpose, health and satisfaction

Distanced from your loved ones by few or more meters, kilometres or light years
Caretakers for someone, counselling to remove fears
Organising centers, supplies, fundraising and food
Setting up helplines, improving immunity and lifting the mood

There is light at the end of this tunnel for sure
We will learn to celebrate normalcy and kindness above all
Changes in mindset, lifestyle and priorities, certainly less fuss
The battle is far from over but there is a warrior in each of us

A Hindi poem asking the public to hang in there during the pandemic!

महीने बदल रहे हैं पर हाल नहीं,
स्वस्थ हो? खुश हो?- है काफी,

उसके दर में रोज़ जीना न भूल जाना,
प्लान पे नहीं भाई इरादों में डटे रहना,

ज़िंदगी पहले की तरह शायद हो न पाए,
पर इन्हीं खयालों में हम डूबते न जाएं,

हाँ मुश्किल है, सभी कुछ न कुछ झेल रहे हैं,
करुणा दिखाएँ और हाँ शेयर ज़रूर करें।

Gratitude poem for a yoga studio

Social Poems, Socio-cultural Poems

A small thank you poem for a yoga studio after a 3 month course! Delightfully Hinglish!


<Studio Name> Yoga, a clean and calm place, so worthy
Gurus pushing our boundaries but with lot of empathy
Each day is fresh, something different to learn
Posture, aasana, prop, practice or a new turn

Hindi aur English, a sprinkle of cheer,
Among yoga buddies, we draw near,
Saath mein we learn, bend and mend,
In this yogic yaatra, we truly blend.

<Name1> sir and <Name2>Ma’am, Dhanyawaad and Aabhar
Grateful that we are breathing, yoga is a way of Omkaar
Flexibility and strength in each part of body
Maansik and Shaaririk, both, be fit and happy!

Dream Education System

Social Poems, Socio-cultural Poems 
Where individual talents are fostered
Where societal balance is considered
Where specialty is not generalized
Where connection with Nature is emphasized

Where we are proud of our own culture
Where the medium of language does not matter
Where we only learn how to learn and update
Where we don’t show off the bookish grade

Where we are flexible to the needs of our family
Where conflicts are considered to be quite healthy
Where we are bold to question the status quo
Lead some, support some initiatives and grow

Where the soft and the loud are equally outreached
Where inclusivity is practiced, not just preached
Where the competition is only with the self
Where values are more than anything else

Where inward looking activities are curricular
Where spirituality and religion are articular
Where constraints propel innovation
Hybrid of home schooling and conventional education?

Poem on Motherhood

Social Poems, Socio-cultural Poems 
No woman is really prepared or can be prepped to be a mother
She embraces, figures out without a manual, the life transformer
Motherhood evolves, just like newborns do with each generation
The stretch, the sleeplessness, the care remain pretty constant

How much does it take to wake up everyday and smile, run in mode normalcy
How much can one think of meaningful ways to nurture kind humans for a better galaxy
How much can one slow down, be present and not aim for perfection
How much can one connect, take a day at a time and balance exposure and protection

She misses a lot of her earlier self- physically, mentally and emotionally
She hangs onto her dreams but on approaches and timelines, now flexibly
A lot depends on her ability to lessen her guilt and stress amidst temporary storms
Understanding that the good, the sweet, the bad, the bitter, all are just phases in waveforms

They say it takes a village to raise(nurture?) a child..
Sometimes she needs to be the village
Sometimes she needs some luck to be in the village
Sometimes she wishes the village understood her better
Sometimes she wants to but misses to thank the village
Nevertheless it does take a VILLAGE for the CHILD and the MOTHER to keep well

Motherhood is a journey(not a milestone)…
That teaches her what love and life is
That humbles her on her control of things
That makes her relive your own childhood
That overwhelms her with pure innocence
That reveals about the kid and adult in herself
That reminds her of what truly matters
That refrains her from judging others
That synthesizes her as stronger and wiser

Summary of Bhagwat Gita as a poem

Indian Scriptures Summarized As Poems, Socio-cultural Poems 
Arjuna’s reluctance to fight
Krishna as his spiritual light
Body and soul being different
Work but without attachment
Free from vicious janam-mrutyu cycles
Away from all tangling material shackles
Sacrifice results, don’t shy from your duty
Lust, greed and anger, avoid absolutely
The Supreme, the original transcendental form
Varnasrama been there rightly so, for very long


With devotion in mind and senses controlled
Yogi meets supreme and by Hari is patrolled
Chanting his holy name, be the state at time of death
Krishna reciprocates devotee’s unwavering faith
Krishna reveals, well ahead, the epic battle script
Then unfurls his 2 armed form, awesome and majestic
O yaatri, the soul and super soul remain unchanged
Awareness of the 3M modes-goodness, passion and ignorance
Wisdom to differentiate divine and demoniac constitution
Power of om tat sat, hare Krishna and real pure devotion

Poem on Navaratri

Festival poems, Socio-cultural Poems

A poem summarizing the beauty of Navratri- A Hindu festival. It weaves the diverse ways in which it is celebrated across the states of Bengal, Gujarat and Tamilnadu, the 3 goddesses and their significance and elements of spirituality and Nature. 

First Tamas prevails, inertial energy we embrace
Durga pooja, conquering the night, setting the pace
Seeking courage from powerful Nature and Earth
And fierceness from the one who gave us birth

Rajas ignites like the sun, non-stop activities and might
In Garba circles we dance, under bright and festive light
Lakshmi comes home, hearts intermingle and cheer,
Celebrating life, involved but not too serious, far and near

Sattva emerges, O moon (man) you can’t, by just self, beam
Golu dolls stand so divine and tall, indeed, a wonderful scene
Wisdom to break vicious cycles, graceful Saraswati imparts
Nurturing serene minds and all forms of creative arts

Micro-poem as a birthday gift to mentor

Personal Poems, Poems for workplace 
Personalized micro poem as a birthday wish to a corporate team leader/manager
Birthday wishes for a respected people leader at a multi-national company. He loves to listen to Ilayaraja's songs and watch cricket. He leads by example and is an excellent servant-leader.
To the Ilayaraja of our team's symphony
To the Ganguly as per youngster's testimony
To the mentor who always walks the talk
To the leader who elevates others to the top
Happy Birthday!

Farewell poem for a senior leader’s farewell in a corporate

Personal Poems, Poems for workplace 
You are an inspirational mentor, be it <team> or physical fitness
You nurture <company> culture values, admire nature and cultural richness
You remind us to always think and work with customer centricity
You always say yes when it's about regarding knowledge over hierarchy
Enthusiastic everyday, beating your previous self also at marathons
Fostering creativity, encouraging us to participate in hackathons
You have never failed to recognize even our tiniest of achievements
You are always frank, never hesitant to voice out your opinions
Through CSR and volunteering you have contributed in making a better city
Trust you will cherish these moments spent here with friends and family
Good luck for your new role back home in the U.S.
Best wishes and gratitude from all of us at <Department>

Farewell poem for a leader/manager

Personal Poems, Poems for workplace 
Farewell to a U.K based manager by the India center of a leading multinational company on the completion of his 3 year term in India. He was viewed as a role model Business Analyst, leader of IT teams, true gentleman and a culture champion by his team! He paid attention to details. His full name is hidden as a combination of individual words in the poem!
<Department> Champion and Star
Who likes our Biriyani and Sambar
Potpourri of diverse cultural richness
Bridge between core IT and Business
A leader who always leads by example
Qualities of a true gentleman in ample
Accurate and sharp as a Hawk's eye
We will miss you <Short Name>, Good Bye!!

Wishful poem for colleague’s wedding

Personal Poems, Poems for workplace

We gifted this poem along with an Amazon card to a colleague on his wedding day. He loves chess, cricket, and math, and his team often relied on his guidance in bulk ordering.

The queen has stumped, can't escape, it's a checkmate!
1+1 now, <Name>, you are on a beautiful lifelong date,
We wish to order for you happiness and bliss in bulk,
Congratulations, dear teammate, whom we always consult!