Section: «Poems»

Verse (ancient Greek ὁ στίχος — row, structure), a term in versification used in several meanings: artistic speech organized by division into rhythmically commensurate segments; poetry in the narrow sense; in particular, it implies the properties of versification of a particular tradition ("antique verse", "Akhmatova's verse", etc.); a line of poetic text organized according to a certain rhythmic pattern ("My uncle of the most honest rules").

Kl47. The Deliverance Of Sisupala

KRISHNA LEELAHappy became Yudhisthira,O'er the death of JarasandhaHe admired Krishna's superiority,In His every field of activity."Unlimited you're..

© Rajaram Ramachandran

Kl46. King Jarasandha's End

KRISHNA LEELA"Oh, my dear Lord Krishna,The most popular Rajasuya-yagna,Kindly allow me to perform,The first one You're, I now..

© Rajaram Ramachandran

Biotin

What's the unwashed, unschooled,panic-stricken consumer to do?It happened in St. Louis as I recall.One particular beer drinker in the fallLiked to..

© Sidi Mahtrow

Kl45. Krishna's Visit To Indraprastha

KRISHNA LEELA"Oh my dear Lord,What Sage Narada said,We should honour firstAnd act, it is a must.""You must go to Hastinapura,To satisfy King..

© Rajaram Ramachandran

Bill Nelson - The Nowhere Man

Once was a politician, slick Bill by nameWho came to instant fame,Just by appearing (to appear)As a mirage, sometimes far and then quite near.When..

© Sidi Mahtrow

Bigotry Doesn'T Require An Advanced Degree

Those of the higher orderHave been quick to add to the disorderSurrounding the poorly worded stanceOf the Nobel Prize Winner of ScienceWho with a..

© Sidi Mahtrow

Big Olaf

Gulf Avenue in a cluster of shopsThe Mennonite ice-cream storeHas a small sign out front,Nothing more.Inside along one wallThree tables with simple..

© Sidi Mahtrow

Big Harley

At traffic lightBike with sundance seatAmply filledBlonde, hair blown freeReleases gripReaches and smooths hairAround the ears, over the topHis, not..

© Sidi Mahtrow

Ben's Dog

They came and took Ben away,Just after the break of day.The dog didn't understandWhat had happened to his man.On the front porch, he stay(ed) .There..

© Sidi Mahtrow

Batteries

Alas, all things must end,For as the electrons weave their wayThrough the matrix, they sendA different charge, but in the end, decay.Until the..

© Sidi Mahtrow

Bankruptcy

'Don't Complain, If Your Mouth Is Full.'*Once was a farmer so bold and proudWho in the small town, stood out in the crowd.He grew cotton and other..

© Sidi Mahtrow

Kl44. A Day Of Krishna

KRISHNA LEELAOut of one's nature piousTo know one may be curious,A day's activities various,Of Lord Krishna, the Glorious?A God incarnation, no..

© Rajaram Ramachandran

Baltimore-A Moving Experience

The moving van arrived at break of dawnAnd the four unloaders and driver were chilled to the boneBut all had agreed to work come what mayAnd get the..

© Sidi Mahtrow

Baltimore - On Upper Eutaw

The Past –Neighborhoods abandoned,Integration's backlashBeautiful houses boarded,Streets covered in trash.Monuments scraped,Sold for their..

© Sidi Mahtrow

Kl43. Sage Narada Visits Krishna's Homes

The sixteen thousand wives,‘How they spent their livesWith their husband, Krishna? 'It was the desire of Sage NaradaTo Dvaraka, down he came,Chanting..

© Rajaram Ramachandran

Kl42. Krishna's Son, Samba

KRISHNA LEELAThe daughter of Duryodhana,With her name Laksmana,Having reached the proper age,She was ready for her marriage.A svayamvara ceremony was..

© Rajaram Ramachandran

Baltimer

It was a morning not unlike most of those that went before.A gentle knock at the front door.Hurrying to finish what was just begunBefore answering..

© Sidi Mahtrow

Ballad Of 'The Judge'

All stood ‘roundThe burying groundSaying their goodbys.Through misty tearful eyes.An old neighbor happened to stayFor he had something else to say.As..

© Sidi Mahtrow

Kl41. The Gorilla Dvivida Killed

KRISHNA LEELATo avenge the death of Bhaumasura,His friend, the gorilla Dvivida,Created all kinds of nuisance,And people feared his presence.Many..

© Rajaram Ramachandran

Ballad Of Old Red

Let me tell you the story of Ol' RedThe finest brindle ev'r bred‘Bout one taking th' bestAn' the Dev'l having the rest.Old was Red before her..

© Sidi Mahtrow

Kl40. The Kings Of Karusa And Kasi Killed

KRISHNA LEELAThe King of Karusa, Paundraka,Posed himself as Vasudeva,The most acclaimed Supreme Lord,To be worshiped by all as God.To Krishna he sent..

© Rajaram Ramachandran

Aunt Lilia's And Uncle John's

There on the main road outside TrinidadIs a restaurant looking sort of sad,It's Lilia and John's placeOpen for meals at a workman's price.The parking..

© Sidi Mahtrow

Kl39. Balaram Changed River Yamuna's Path

KRISHNA LEELAAfter a very long time Balarama,Started on a chariot for Vrindavana,Anxious to meet Nanda, his fatherAnd Yasoda, his dear most mother.To..

© Rajaram Ramachandran

Kl38. How King Nrga Was Saved?

KRISHNA LEELAThe princes of Yadu dynasty,Once went to a forest nearby,Feeling very much thirsty,They found a well closeby.There was no water..

© Rajaram Ramachandran

Kl37. Banasura Subdued

KRISHNA LEELAWhere had Aniruddha gone?Why for days he didn't return?What a worry, for all, it caused?Though four months had elapsed.The Yadus came to..

© Rajaram Ramachandran