Gems II

Our Pictorial Poetry Anthology From Coffee Table



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World Pictorial Poetry & Art Forum C
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Our Pictorial Poetry Anthology



From Coffee Table
















Gems-II






















K. C. Sethi


Author Sunita Sethi
Williamsji Maveli Compiler


Editor Raghubir Sharma

Jyotirmaya Thakur Joint Editor

Project Co-ordinator














The Poetry Society of India

Gurugram - 122 002 (Haryana)
98118-42292, 90340-06808






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Our Pictorial Poetry Anthology



From Coffee Table
















Gems-II






















K. C. Sethi


Author Sunita Sethi
Williamsji Maveli Compiler


Editor Raghubir Sharma

Jyotirmaya Thakur Joint Editor

Project Co-ordinator














The Poetry Society of India

Gurugram - 122 002 (Haryana)
98118-42292, 90340-06808






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GEMS-II You have to
A Coffee Table Anthology refine yourself

(By Golden Book of World Records, Asia Book of Records & India Book of Records Holders)
Copyright © 2020 K.C. Sethi (Author) through
E-mail : [email protected] | Mob. : +91 9426482714 (Whats App)
a process of

Author & Compiler: K.C. Sethi & Sunita Sethi cutting,
Editor: Williamsji Maveli
Joint Editor: Raghubir Sharma polishing
Project Co-ordinator: Jyotirmaya Thakur and sorting


Coffee Table Anthology (English), (Hard Bound) to be a gem,
to be an adornment;
ISBN: 978-81-947386-1-9
INR: ` 3200 Else you are
US Dollar: $60, €55, £50
Pictures' Courtesy: Pixabay.com, Pexel.com & of our Models a raw,
a rough,
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No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photo copying, recording or by any stone
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Providers. like others.

Published by:
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24-25, 2nd Floor, Lajpat Rai Market, Opp. Elite Cinema, Railway Road, Hisar-125001
M : 98118-42292


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M : 90340-06808

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GEMS-II You have to
A Coffee Table Anthology refine yourself

(By Golden Book of World Records, Asia Book of Records & India Book of Records Holders)
Copyright © 2020 K.C. Sethi (Author) through
E-mail : [email protected] | Mob. : +91 9426482714 (Whats App)
a process of

Author & Compiler: K.C. Sethi & Sunita Sethi cutting,
Editor: Williamsji Maveli
Joint Editor: Raghubir Sharma polishing
Project Co-ordinator: Jyotirmaya Thakur and sorting


Coffee Table Anthology (English), (Hard Bound) to be a gem,
to be an adornment;
ISBN: 978-81-947386-1-9
INR: ` 3200 Else you are
US Dollar: $60, €55, £50
Pictures' Courtesy: Pixabay.com, Pexel.com & of our Models a raw,
a rough,
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photo copying, recording or by any stone
information storage and retrieval system, without permission from the publisher. Pictures & Photographs Courtesy Pexel.com & Pixabay.com and other
Providers. like others.

Published by:
THE POETRY SOCIETY OF INDIA ...Author


H-23/16, DLF Phase-I,
Gurugram - 122 002 (Haryana), India
Phone : 0124-4054392, 98118-42292

Typeset : www.ymgggp.com


Email : [email protected]
[email protected]


Branch Office : Yayati Madan G Gandhi Group of Publications
24-25, 2nd Floor, Lajpat Rai Market, Opp. Elite Cinema, Railway Road, Hisar-125001
M : 98118-42292


Distributor : PRINTOGRAPHIC
24-25, 1st Floor, Lajpat Rai Market, Opp. Elite Cinema, Railway Road, Hisar-125001
M : 90340-06808

Book Available at : www.amazon.in, www.amazon.com, www.flipkart.com









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Contents



Name Page no. Name Page no. Name Page no.

Bharati Hazarika 8,9 Ramakrishna Perugu 40,41 Reema Das 72,73



Flora Sarker 10,11 Basudev Mallik 42,43 Princess Lubna 74,75



Ishrat Umar 12,13 Tarannum Shaikh 44,45 Shohreh Esfan 76,77



Geethanjali Dilip 14,15 Ravinder Kaur 46,47 Fred M. Lobo 78,79

Today, there are disciplined and elegant In the anthology 'GEMS' -2 the gems of In today’s world of precious belongings,
Bibhudutta Sahoo 16,17 Pankhuri Sinha 48,49 Sonia Batra 80,81 ways of assessing the value of a precious the world are the beautiful people who there are literally hundreds of valuables,
stone like gems. In addition to its rarity, a open their eyes to see beauty everywhere say gems like people to choose. Almost all
gem's market value is often determined by and portray it in their creativity. They are the gems are considered as being highly
Moushumi Bhattacharjee 18,19 Bindi Sharma 50,51 Leena Rajan 82,83
its clarity, cut, color and carat – often the pillars of any society, opening up layers precious in life. Gems were as treasures for
famous for the value as well as for its own underneath the surface to discover a better affection and true love. All the charms
Myriam Ghezaïl glittering beauty. Women are like gems. future. They are uniquely original in that with valuable lifelong predated the
Prakash Nagarajan 20,21 Pradeep Kumar Mishra 52,53 84,85
Ben Brahim Almost all colored gems carry a decorated they dare to reveal their souls and pave founding of human love in history.
and feathered story like any renowned paths of their own. Gems have always been Human psychology suggests that gems
Balveen Kaur Cheema 22,23 Hana Shishiny 54,55 Williamsji Maveli 86,87 women in this world. a precious gift for humanity as a heritage evoke the radiant and shiny surface of
and souvenir of love. Relationships have body of water like crystal dew drops.
A woman constantly plays so many roles in
flourished around these gems of people Human are beautiful and bountiful
Mausumi Kalita our daily life, be it a teacher, engineer, chef
Naheed Akhtar 24,25 Huma Riyaz 56,57 88,89 whose generosity of nature has both creations like gems. Yes, it needs another
Sachdeva or a doctor and so on. Her selflessness is
unmatched. She endures all the problems brought solidarity to society and at times person to tell you the gem of the person
in life with a smiling face and stands strong provided the impetus for change by that you are! Always spread the seed of
Jyotirmaya Thakur 26,27 Arpana Kumari 58,59 Poonam Wadhwa 90,91 highlighting problems. Civilizations from goodness, be another person who tells
and firm. She is our inspirations to make
us more and more strong and highly ancient times have valued the preciousness someone how truly wonderful they are and
then they become as they always were. Let
of gems'; whether as polished stones being
Dvipa Thakkar 28,29 Anindita Ray 60,61 Neetu Vaid Sharma 92,93 passionate. They are truly our nation's role symbols of status or the value of being us sow the seed and then humanity will
models.
associated with unique people. These gem reap the crop of enlightened beings,
Prasanna Kumar Women are like gems holding natural, like people have invincible spirit which Happy reading of GEMS II from our
Akash Sagar Chouhan 30,31 Sunil Kaushal 62,63 94,95
Behera inherent appeal of gorgeousness and radiates in their ability to write creatively Coffee Table Pictorial Poetry Family.
bountifulness. Each gem has a story if you on the blank pages of the book called life.
look closely at them at any powerful They are the pioneers in their own fields, I feel happy to go through the works of real
K.V. Dominic 32,33 Soma Bhowmik 64,65 Poonam Nigam Sahay 96,97 gems who have made the coffee table
woman in this cosmos. Gems are not drawing on inner strength their voices give
actually for gentleman, it is for fair-haired new dimensions to life to boost the sagging anthology beautiful. I congratulate the
Manjula Asthana Sharmita Banerjee and lovely woman, they just happen to spirit of humanity at large. They are the contributors and participants of this
34,35 Sadhana Panda 66,67 98,99 wonderful coffee table binder from Nepal
Mahanti Bhinder present in a feminine manner. Here we are true warriors of the pen or artists of
proudly presenting GEMS II – another excellence who draw on a canvas as big as along with my other colleagues working
Nandita De gift of a fabulous anthology of poems to all for Indo-Nepal Pictorial Poetry & Art
Nee Chatterjee 36,37 Mountassir Aziz 68,69 Ekta Desai 100 the sky. Forum (C)
our brilliant readers.
Jyotirmaya Thakur Raghubir Sharma
Williamsji Maveli Project Co-ordinator
Sushmindarjeet Kaur 38,39 Priyatosh Das 70,71 Joint Editor
Editor









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Contents



Name Page no. Name Page no. Name Page no.

Bharati Hazarika 8,9 Ramakrishna Perugu 40,41 Reema Das 72,73



Flora Sarker 10,11 Basudev Mallik 42,43 Princess Lubna 74,75



Ishrat Umar 12,13 Tarannum Shaikh 44,45 Shohreh Esfan 76,77



Geethanjali Dilip 14,15 Ravinder Kaur 46,47 Fred M. Lobo 78,79

Today, there are disciplined and elegant In the anthology 'GEMS' -2 the gems of In today’s world of precious belongings,
Bibhudutta Sahoo 16,17 Pankhuri Sinha 48,49 Sonia Batra 80,81 ways of assessing the value of a precious the world are the beautiful people who there are literally hundreds of valuables,
stone like gems. In addition to its rarity, a open their eyes to see beauty everywhere say gems like people to choose. Almost all
gem's market value is often determined by and portray it in their creativity. They are the gems are considered as being highly
Moushumi Bhattacharjee 18,19 Bindi Sharma 50,51 Leena Rajan 82,83
its clarity, cut, color and carat – often the pillars of any society, opening up layers precious in life. Gems were as treasures for
famous for the value as well as for its own underneath the surface to discover a better affection and true love. All the charms
Myriam Ghezaïl glittering beauty. Women are like gems. future. They are uniquely original in that with valuable lifelong predated the
Prakash Nagarajan 20,21 Pradeep Kumar Mishra 52,53 84,85
Ben Brahim Almost all colored gems carry a decorated they dare to reveal their souls and pave founding of human love in history.
and feathered story like any renowned paths of their own. Gems have always been Human psychology suggests that gems
Balveen Kaur Cheema 22,23 Hana Shishiny 54,55 Williamsji Maveli 86,87 women in this world. a precious gift for humanity as a heritage evoke the radiant and shiny surface of
and souvenir of love. Relationships have body of water like crystal dew drops.
A woman constantly plays so many roles in
flourished around these gems of people Human are beautiful and bountiful
Mausumi Kalita our daily life, be it a teacher, engineer, chef
Naheed Akhtar 24,25 Huma Riyaz 56,57 88,89 whose generosity of nature has both creations like gems. Yes, it needs another
Sachdeva or a doctor and so on. Her selflessness is
unmatched. She endures all the problems brought solidarity to society and at times person to tell you the gem of the person
in life with a smiling face and stands strong provided the impetus for change by that you are! Always spread the seed of
Jyotirmaya Thakur 26,27 Arpana Kumari 58,59 Poonam Wadhwa 90,91 highlighting problems. Civilizations from goodness, be another person who tells
and firm. She is our inspirations to make
us more and more strong and highly ancient times have valued the preciousness someone how truly wonderful they are and
then they become as they always were. Let
of gems'; whether as polished stones being
Dvipa Thakkar 28,29 Anindita Ray 60,61 Neetu Vaid Sharma 92,93 passionate. They are truly our nation's role symbols of status or the value of being us sow the seed and then humanity will
models.
associated with unique people. These gem reap the crop of enlightened beings,
Prasanna Kumar Women are like gems holding natural, like people have invincible spirit which Happy reading of GEMS II from our
Akash Sagar Chouhan 30,31 Sunil Kaushal 62,63 94,95
Behera inherent appeal of gorgeousness and radiates in their ability to write creatively Coffee Table Pictorial Poetry Family.
bountifulness. Each gem has a story if you on the blank pages of the book called life.
look closely at them at any powerful They are the pioneers in their own fields, I feel happy to go through the works of real
K.V. Dominic 32,33 Soma Bhowmik 64,65 Poonam Nigam Sahay 96,97 gems who have made the coffee table
woman in this cosmos. Gems are not drawing on inner strength their voices give
actually for gentleman, it is for fair-haired new dimensions to life to boost the sagging anthology beautiful. I congratulate the
Manjula Asthana Sharmita Banerjee and lovely woman, they just happen to spirit of humanity at large. They are the contributors and participants of this
34,35 Sadhana Panda 66,67 98,99 wonderful coffee table binder from Nepal
Mahanti Bhinder present in a feminine manner. Here we are true warriors of the pen or artists of
proudly presenting GEMS II – another excellence who draw on a canvas as big as along with my other colleagues working
Nandita De gift of a fabulous anthology of poems to all for Indo-Nepal Pictorial Poetry & Art
Nee Chatterjee 36,37 Mountassir Aziz 68,69 Ekta Desai 100 the sky. Forum (C)
our brilliant readers.
Jyotirmaya Thakur Raghubir Sharma
Williamsji Maveli Project Co-ordinator
Sushmindarjeet Kaur 38,39 Priyatosh Das 70,71 Joint Editor
Editor









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Our Silver Jubilee Binder- II



We feel proud to see the second edition of our silver jubilee
publication, Gems -II in your hands. We are thankful to all dear
poets, readers, models and artists who have been participating in
our projects on different themes but one concept of pictorial
“All of us poetry/prose/fiction. They have made our works beautiful and
enjoyed the grace of their pictorial poetry compositions. This
concept of pictorial poetry has totally changed the shape and
do not have definition of poetry. Earlier the poetry books were kept in racks of
Libraries but pictorial poetry anthologies have come out to be on
the coffee tables. Now they have reached to hotels rooms,
restaurants, public libraries, meeting places and so many other
equal talent. venues. This concept has widened its scope with which we can
organize pictorial poetry exhibition. Last year we happened to
launch a pictorial poetry exhibition first in the world at
Kathmandu, Nepal from 20th to 27th April 2019. It was highly
But, successful and achieved "Golden Book of World Records".
Our Gems project is being published and launched by our
international group, World Pictorial Poetry & Art Forum © and
its 33 branches in the world. We have put our sincere efforts to
all of us make a smart compilation of art and poetry where in 86 poems
from 47 fellow poets along with their pictures and biodata and 96
Illustrative Pictures are involved. These pictures have been
downloaded from Pixabay.com, pexel.com and are of our eve
have an equal models. We are thankful to picture download sites and our
models with which we could make a beautiful pictorial poetry
binder.
Once again, we repeat our words on a universal truth that reads,
opportunity words, lines and poems do". In our opinion this combination of
"Pictures, Sometimes though being silent speak much more than
pictorial poetry works as if they were soul and a body. While going
through the history of pictoria poesy or pictorial poetry it has
been found that the "poet is an artist first." Also it has been
to develop meaning "as is painting so is poetry". Some centuries ago,
described that ''Ut pictura poesis" is a Latin phrase, literally
Simonides of Keos (c. 556- 468 BC) had stated, ''Poem a pictura
loquens & pictura poema silens," which translates into English as
our talents." "Poetry is a speaking picture & painting is a silent poetry." It will
not a wrong statement if we say, ''Poet is an artist of words, of
feelings and of thoughts who paints in one's heart; Without
making it cry, without letting it bleed. Here we are of the opinion
that Poem is a feel framed in thoughtful words.
Please submit your review for our future improvements.


...A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
(Former President of India)



Whatsapp : +91 9426482714,
Dr. K.C. Sethi +91 9427851923
Mrs. Sunita Sethi Email : [email protected]












6 7

Our Silver Jubilee Binder- II



We feel proud to see the second edition of our silver jubilee
publication, Gems -II in your hands. We are thankful to all dear
poets, readers, models and artists who have been participating in
our projects on different themes but one concept of pictorial
“All of us poetry/prose/fiction. They have made our works beautiful and
enjoyed the grace of their pictorial poetry compositions. This
concept of pictorial poetry has totally changed the shape and
do not have definition of poetry. Earlier the poetry books were kept in racks of
Libraries but pictorial poetry anthologies have come out to be on
the coffee tables. Now they have reached to hotels rooms,
restaurants, public libraries, meeting places and so many other
equal talent. venues. This concept has widened its scope with which we can
organize pictorial poetry exhibition. Last year we happened to
launch a pictorial poetry exhibition first in the world at
Kathmandu, Nepal from 20th to 27th April 2019. It was highly
But, successful and achieved "Golden Book of World Records".
Our Gems project is being published and launched by our
international group, World Pictorial Poetry & Art Forum © and
its 33 branches in the world. We have put our sincere efforts to
all of us make a smart compilation of art and poetry where in 86 poems
from 47 fellow poets along with their pictures and biodata and 96
Illustrative Pictures are involved. These pictures have been
downloaded from Pixabay.com, pexel.com and are of our eve
have an equal models. We are thankful to picture download sites and our
models with which we could make a beautiful pictorial poetry
binder.
Once again, we repeat our words on a universal truth that reads,
opportunity words, lines and poems do". In our opinion this combination of
"Pictures, Sometimes though being silent speak much more than
pictorial poetry works as if they were soul and a body. While going
through the history of pictoria poesy or pictorial poetry it has
been found that the "poet is an artist first." Also it has been
to develop meaning "as is painting so is poetry". Some centuries ago,
described that ''Ut pictura poesis" is a Latin phrase, literally
Simonides of Keos (c. 556- 468 BC) had stated, ''Poem a pictura
loquens & pictura poema silens," which translates into English as
our talents." "Poetry is a speaking picture & painting is a silent poetry." It will
not a wrong statement if we say, ''Poet is an artist of words, of
feelings and of thoughts who paints in one's heart; Without
making it cry, without letting it bleed. Here we are of the opinion
that Poem is a feel framed in thoughtful words.
Please submit your review for our future improvements.


...A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
(Former President of India)



Whatsapp : +91 9426482714,
Dr. K.C. Sethi +91 9427851923
Mrs. Sunita Sethi Email : [email protected]












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Loneliness
Bharati Hazarika
When you were with me
Bharati Hazarika is a multilingual poet who lives in Guwahati, Assam,
My surroundings filled with hues
India. She is a nature lover and she believes in humanity. Her poems, Spring prevailed always with us...
stories and articles have been published in different local, and
Nature sang the beautiful love songs...
International Anthologies, Newspapers and Megazines. She has been
awarded "Nobel Laureate Kabiguru Rabindra Nath Tagore Award" by Now in the absence of you
Arpita Foundation of Vrindavan , "World Laurette of Poetry Award" Loneliness comes with a heavy heart.
awarded by World Parliament of English Literature, "Asom Sahitya It increases in the deep night...
Award" for her literary works and "Kabyashree Award " for her Assamese Dew drenched night also weeps with the moonlight...
poetry book "Anubhobor Boroxun" awarded by Shristir Padatik and
"Certificate of Achievement" awarded by Suryodaya Literary Breeze sigh deeply...
Foundation. The Jasmine flowers become stalked with grief...

1. Now she has been serving as Assistant Director under Secondary Loneliness comes with heavy hearted
Education Department. 2. She is the Adviser of Central Executive To drown me in sorrows...
Committee of All Assam Working Women Association. 3. She is the
Adviser of Assam Lekhika Sanstha. 4. She is the Vice President of Rimjhim Rimjhim
Mahanagar Kabi Kanan. 5. Chief Director of Assam, "suryodaya Global
Literary Foundation", Bhubaneswar, Odisha. 6. Adviser of "Eternal
You have come
Flames" Odisha. 7. Admin & Organizer of "Mirror's Literary
Criticism", Assam. 8. Admin of "Writer's Mirror", Assam. 9. Admin of Like a shower of rain
Wetting my whole body
"Amlan Dhara", Odisha. 10. Admin of "ChandniI", Odisha. etc.
I am dancing in its rhythm
Rimjhim rimjhim

You have come
Being like a soft breeze
Blowing my anchal/ churni
And my mind is dancing
"Beauty Rimjhim rimjhim
that
comes from inside, Being like a sunshine
You have come 'n
Adds more to Soothing my heart
your appearance" My heart is dancing
Rimjhim rimjhim

...Author Being like the greenery
You have come 'n
Made my mind green
I am dancing with coloured holi
Rimjhim rimjhim

Rimjhim rimjhim...
Rimjhim rimjhim...


@Bharati Hazarika
08 | Dr. K.C. Sethi & Sunita Sethi GEMS - II | 09

Loneliness
Bharati Hazarika
When you were with me
Bharati Hazarika is a multilingual poet who lives in Guwahati, Assam,
My surroundings filled with hues
India. She is a nature lover and she believes in humanity. Her poems, Spring prevailed always with us...
stories and articles have been published in different local, and
Nature sang the beautiful love songs...
International Anthologies, Newspapers and Megazines. She has been
awarded "Nobel Laureate Kabiguru Rabindra Nath Tagore Award" by Now in the absence of you
Arpita Foundation of Vrindavan , "World Laurette of Poetry Award" Loneliness comes with a heavy heart.
awarded by World Parliament of English Literature, "Asom Sahitya It increases in the deep night...
Award" for her literary works and "Kabyashree Award " for her Assamese Dew drenched night also weeps with the moonlight...
poetry book "Anubhobor Boroxun" awarded by Shristir Padatik and
"Certificate of Achievement" awarded by Suryodaya Literary Breeze sigh deeply...
Foundation. The Jasmine flowers become stalked with grief...

1. Now she has been serving as Assistant Director under Secondary Loneliness comes with heavy hearted
Education Department. 2. She is the Adviser of Central Executive To drown me in sorrows...
Committee of All Assam Working Women Association. 3. She is the
Adviser of Assam Lekhika Sanstha. 4. She is the Vice President of Rimjhim Rimjhim
Mahanagar Kabi Kanan. 5. Chief Director of Assam, "suryodaya Global
Literary Foundation", Bhubaneswar, Odisha. 6. Adviser of "Eternal
You have come
Flames" Odisha. 7. Admin & Organizer of "Mirror's Literary
Criticism", Assam. 8. Admin of "Writer's Mirror", Assam. 9. Admin of Like a shower of rain
Wetting my whole body
"Amlan Dhara", Odisha. 10. Admin of "ChandniI", Odisha. etc.
I am dancing in its rhythm
Rimjhim rimjhim

You have come
Being like a soft breeze
Blowing my anchal/ churni
And my mind is dancing
"Beauty Rimjhim rimjhim
that
comes from inside, Being like a sunshine
You have come 'n
Adds more to Soothing my heart
your appearance" My heart is dancing
Rimjhim rimjhim

...Author Being like the greenery
You have come 'n
Made my mind green
I am dancing with coloured holi
Rimjhim rimjhim

Rimjhim rimjhim...
Rimjhim rimjhim...


@Bharati Hazarika
08 | Dr. K.C. Sethi & Sunita Sethi GEMS - II | 09

Aroma


Flora Sarker We went to the library
University library
Professor of Economics. Besides I picked him
professorship an actress, poetess and from his department
writer.
We walked half a mile together
I feel very lucky to be a daughter of an without any words,
actor. My father (Late Obaidul Haque it was a fine red evening
Sarker) was a renowned actor in the leaves were shivering
Bangladesh. He was enclosed in stage,
by the gentle breeze
television and radio plays along with birds were engaged to their nests
movies. Besides all these, he served as a few serious students
Govt. Officer under the Ministry of
inside the library,
Information in Bangladesh. For a strong
support of art and culture through family he took the assigned book,
I am one of that lucky one who could serve to look over it,
as an actress, poetess and writer. Along I got closer to him
with all these genre hope will be able to suddenly a pleasing fragrance
serve in these fields in future also. softly... silently...
but silently touched me
enchanted me
moved me
Lover which was unknown on our way,
back home alone
with the magic book
At first
that perceived me
he was standing in a bus stand
how to be aromatic,
sometimes passing the road
perfumed, flavored.
like a journey to the unknown
or coming down in a escalator
@Flora Sarker
like a slow moving flying bird
walking on a quiet and soundless road
with every step of his walk
it sounds like Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata
Once, in the middle of a full moon night, "My deeds
when the city went to deep sleep make me
saw him in the light of the full moon more lovable"
a lover – in a state of apathy
to whom I searched, I urged, ...Author
in every corner of my life
a lover – in a state of apathy.


@Flora Sarker


10 | Dr. K.C. Sethi & Sunita Sethi GEMS - II | 11

Aroma


Flora Sarker We went to the library
University library
Professor of Economics. Besides I picked him
professorship an actress, poetess and from his department
writer.
We walked half a mile together
I feel very lucky to be a daughter of an without any words,
actor. My father (Late Obaidul Haque it was a fine red evening
Sarker) was a renowned actor in the leaves were shivering
Bangladesh. He was enclosed in stage,
by the gentle breeze
television and radio plays along with birds were engaged to their nests
movies. Besides all these, he served as a few serious students
Govt. Officer under the Ministry of
inside the library,
Information in Bangladesh. For a strong
support of art and culture through family he took the assigned book,
I am one of that lucky one who could serve to look over it,
as an actress, poetess and writer. Along I got closer to him
with all these genre hope will be able to suddenly a pleasing fragrance
serve in these fields in future also. softly... silently...
but silently touched me
enchanted me
moved me
Lover which was unknown on our way,
back home alone
with the magic book
At first
that perceived me
he was standing in a bus stand
how to be aromatic,
sometimes passing the road
perfumed, flavored.
like a journey to the unknown
or coming down in a escalator
@Flora Sarker
like a slow moving flying bird
walking on a quiet and soundless road
with every step of his walk
it sounds like Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata
Once, in the middle of a full moon night, "My deeds
when the city went to deep sleep make me
saw him in the light of the full moon more lovable"
a lover – in a state of apathy
to whom I searched, I urged, ...Author
in every corner of my life
a lover – in a state of apathy.


@Flora Sarker


10 | Dr. K.C. Sethi & Sunita Sethi GEMS - II | 11

How To Make Quarantine Tim Worthwhile

Ishrat Umar During quarantine time, stay home feel healthy.

Stay strong spiritually, mentally and emotionally.
Since childhood my inclination was towards books and magazines. So Slow down self- reflect, to organize your priorities.
far I have authored one Hindi book titled 'Betiyan' and one English Discover your values, limit your desires, watch life closely.
book titled 'The Changing Face of India' and a third anthology of Read good books, write about your good deeds.
poems is in pipeline. Once while studying at Christ Church College Painting, sketching of portraits or beautiful nature is good indeed.
Kanpur, we went to Chakeri Air Base Hospital in 1971 and Feel satisfied with people taking care of your needs.
distributed greeting cards, snacks to our brave sick soldiers. It was a Don't feel helpless, carry on yourself with courage.
great day in my student life. I have 15 years of teaching experience You have ample time for yourself, don't get discouraged.
(Science) at secondary & senior secondary level. Most of my students Our life is full of sunsets and sunshine,
were from humble background so I always distributed all my sample Quarantine time is challenging, but we have to think about sunshine.
books to them and deposited the fee of many deserving students every During quarantine, be close to almighty,
month from my own paycheck. I believe charity is very satisfying. He is the only one who can get us out thoroughly.
Listening religious discourse and classical music is soothing.
Keep yourself busy with your things.

Praying, meditation, reading, writing, watching documentaries,
I Hesitate are your tools of relaxation.
During quarantine, staying healthy and keeping your mental health
I hesitate to come out of my abode, in check is an achievement.
As there is terror of Covid19 on the road.
We all have covered our faces with masks, @Ishrat Umar
While doing morning walks.
People hesitate to wish good morning,
As if covid19 catch us on our wishing.
I hesitate to see my dear neighbor,
Whose smile is beautiful but now under cover.
I hesitate to remember there was something called shopping.
The meaning of which is now masks, sanitizers and grocery stocking.
Kitties and catch ups are now a part of history. I know
Cooking and cleaning of homes and utensils are always
an unsolved mystery. I don't have wings,
Traditional ware and sarees are ever wanted, But still
Seems like its been ages since they were flaunted. try to fly;
I hesitate to talk to my doctor for an online consultation.
GOD he may ask for covid19 test promptly without any hesitation. Because
I hesitate to hug and laugh with my children, one day
As fatal virus can trespass from our conversation. I have to fly
Maid, chef, teacher and care taker
O God! do I need a break from being a home maker. forever
Sitting at home 24X7 pushes us towards depression.
People see each other with flat expression.
I hesitate to keep children busy, ...Author
as they don't want my constant interference.
Maid, chef, teacher, loving mother and care-taker.
Do I need a break from being a home-maker?

12 | Dr. K.C. Sethi & Sunita Sethi GEMS - II | 13

How To Make Quarantine Tim Worthwhile

Ishrat Umar During quarantine time, stay home feel healthy.

Stay strong spiritually, mentally and emotionally.
Since childhood my inclination was towards books and magazines. So Slow down self- reflect, to organize your priorities.
far I have authored one Hindi book titled 'Betiyan' and one English Discover your values, limit your desires, watch life closely.
book titled 'The Changing Face of India' and a third anthology of Read good books, write about your good deeds.
poems is in pipeline. Once while studying at Christ Church College Painting, sketching of portraits or beautiful nature is good indeed.
Kanpur, we went to Chakeri Air Base Hospital in 1971 and Feel satisfied with people taking care of your needs.
distributed greeting cards, snacks to our brave sick soldiers. It was a Don't feel helpless, carry on yourself with courage.
great day in my student life. I have 15 years of teaching experience You have ample time for yourself, don't get discouraged.
(Science) at secondary & senior secondary level. Most of my students Our life is full of sunsets and sunshine,
were from humble background so I always distributed all my sample Quarantine time is challenging, but we have to think about sunshine.
books to them and deposited the fee of many deserving students every During quarantine, be close to almighty,
month from my own paycheck. I believe charity is very satisfying. He is the only one who can get us out thoroughly.
Listening religious discourse and classical music is soothing.
Keep yourself busy with your things.

Praying, meditation, reading, writing, watching documentaries,
I Hesitate are your tools of relaxation.
During quarantine, staying healthy and keeping your mental health
I hesitate to come out of my abode, in check is an achievement.
As there is terror of Covid19 on the road.
We all have covered our faces with masks, @Ishrat Umar
While doing morning walks.
People hesitate to wish good morning,
As if covid19 catch us on our wishing.
I hesitate to see my dear neighbor,
Whose smile is beautiful but now under cover.
I hesitate to remember there was something called shopping.
The meaning of which is now masks, sanitizers and grocery stocking.
Kitties and catch ups are now a part of history. I know
Cooking and cleaning of homes and utensils are always
an unsolved mystery. I don't have wings,
Traditional ware and sarees are ever wanted, But still
Seems like its been ages since they were flaunted. try to fly;
I hesitate to talk to my doctor for an online consultation.
GOD he may ask for covid19 test promptly without any hesitation. Because
I hesitate to hug and laugh with my children, one day
As fatal virus can trespass from our conversation. I have to fly
Maid, chef, teacher and care taker
O God! do I need a break from being a home maker. forever
Sitting at home 24X7 pushes us towards depression.
People see each other with flat expression.
I hesitate to keep children busy, ...Author
as they don't want my constant interference.
Maid, chef, teacher, loving mother and care-taker.
Do I need a break from being a home-maker?

12 | Dr. K.C. Sethi & Sunita Sethi GEMS - II | 13

The Unfolding
Geethanjali Dilip
Here I look deep within recessed caves
of a comforting darkness,
Geethanjali passionately contributes poems to poetry platforms,
Where a single ray of clarity looms
literary blogs, and in her personal pages in Facebook, including flowing crystal streams of awareness,
“Poetry Voice, Soul Riff, Geethatmaa and other collaborative pages”.

A professor of French heading Zone Francofone at Salem, India, and a Light surrounds everything to surface
graduate in English Literature from Ethiraj College Madras, she has silhouettes of discernment,
published anthologies, “Between Moms and Sons” I and II , “The Isn't vision the illuminated
Virtual Reality”, “Plant Poetry” and “ Float Poetry”, in collaboration firmament?
with several renowned poets.
There floats a swan of pure delight
Her poems have been featured in several anthologies. Her solo
anthology “Geethatmaa” is now in book stands and virtual portals. in its untouched form,
Blissful and graceful gliding
She has been awarded the prestigious Reuel International Prize for in my being, gentle, truthful and strong,
Poetry 2017 by The Significant League and is an awardee under the
category of commendable mention at The Great Indian Poetry Unscathed, unperturbed, unlimited
Contest 2019, conducted by On Fire Cultural Movement, and also in its realm undulating,
been conferred the accolade as “A great poet and writer par excellence” As this flame buoys snowy downs
by World pictorial poetry forum. in cool waters of love unfolding.
She was recently awarded the coveted “Indian Women Achievers
Award 2020, by Asian Literary Society, at Delhi. Lasath
Geeth's mantra in life is “Bloom where you are planted” and she
strongly believes that poetry connects the world. The warmth of Agni
writes its dazzle on my forehead
Where Your light rises and sets
the vermillion of orbs a fairy red,
As I sit before the fire ready to circumambulate,
Your consort and bride draped
in the nuptial vows mind set to concentrate,
On how I can make You fall in love
with me every waking day,
My eyes a glow with the spark of these embers
my commitment never to sway
Oh Krishna they say I am
Your favourite but I'm not apart from You,
Like this dancing flame
we have merged and never two,
As You hold my hand leading me
in the Saptapadi every single dawn,
I swing with Your Time to
Your lilting song as I myself adorn,
Ever pure, ever rejuvenated for
You are my Sun and star in my eyes,
And around You I shall revolve dazzling
in Your endless skies.
@Geethanjali Dilip
14 | Dr. K.C. Sethi & Sunita Sethi GEMS - II | 15

The Unfolding
Geethanjali Dilip
Here I look deep within recessed caves
of a comforting darkness,
Geethanjali passionately contributes poems to poetry platforms,
Where a single ray of clarity looms
literary blogs, and in her personal pages in Facebook, including flowing crystal streams of awareness,
“Poetry Voice, Soul Riff, Geethatmaa and other collaborative pages”.

A professor of French heading Zone Francofone at Salem, India, and a Light surrounds everything to surface
graduate in English Literature from Ethiraj College Madras, she has silhouettes of discernment,
published anthologies, “Between Moms and Sons” I and II , “The Isn't vision the illuminated
Virtual Reality”, “Plant Poetry” and “ Float Poetry”, in collaboration firmament?
with several renowned poets.
There floats a swan of pure delight
Her poems have been featured in several anthologies. Her solo
anthology “Geethatmaa” is now in book stands and virtual portals. in its untouched form,
Blissful and graceful gliding
She has been awarded the prestigious Reuel International Prize for in my being, gentle, truthful and strong,
Poetry 2017 by The Significant League and is an awardee under the
category of commendable mention at The Great Indian Poetry Unscathed, unperturbed, unlimited
Contest 2019, conducted by On Fire Cultural Movement, and also in its realm undulating,
been conferred the accolade as “A great poet and writer par excellence” As this flame buoys snowy downs
by World pictorial poetry forum. in cool waters of love unfolding.
She was recently awarded the coveted “Indian Women Achievers
Award 2020, by Asian Literary Society, at Delhi. Lasath
Geeth's mantra in life is “Bloom where you are planted” and she
strongly believes that poetry connects the world. The warmth of Agni
writes its dazzle on my forehead
Where Your light rises and sets
the vermillion of orbs a fairy red,
As I sit before the fire ready to circumambulate,
Your consort and bride draped
in the nuptial vows mind set to concentrate,
On how I can make You fall in love
with me every waking day,
My eyes a glow with the spark of these embers
my commitment never to sway
Oh Krishna they say I am
Your favourite but I'm not apart from You,
Like this dancing flame
we have merged and never two,
As You hold my hand leading me
in the Saptapadi every single dawn,
I swing with Your Time to
Your lilting song as I myself adorn,
Ever pure, ever rejuvenated for
You are my Sun and star in my eyes,
And around You I shall revolve dazzling
in Your endless skies.
@Geethanjali Dilip
14 | Dr. K.C. Sethi & Sunita Sethi GEMS - II | 15

Life


Bibhudutta Sahoo Can life alone silently live long
Listening to the saddest immortal song
Mr Bibhudutta Sahoo, presently working as Sailing alone in the golden lake
Headmaster Government Boys High School at Staring at the painted snowy flakes
Kantabanji in Bolangir of Odisha (India), has a great
passion for poetry. He earned a Master of Arts from On the fossilized reminiscences
Pundit Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, Amidst the scorching hot desert
Chhattisgarh. He is a strong believer of brotherhood and The lonely wind still blowing at night
love. Poems of Mr Sahoo have already been published in The sweetest melodies of Mozart
International and national anthologies i.e. Voice Of
Humanity, Bouquets Of Verse, Feathers, Aroma Of Life has many different dimensions
Wilting Petals, Whispering Heart, Eternal Flames etc. Sometimes it's a roofless mansion
He is also the founder of popular International Literary Sometimes it's full of grandeur
Groups ETERNAL FLAME, AMLANA DHARA in Yet the essence of beautiful dwelling there
Facebook. He is a member of numerous literary forums.
He has attended prestigious World Poetry Festivals in The bond of sharing always exists
Ramoji film city, Hydrabad. International literary meet Am never ever a narcissist
Mathura , Poetry festival, Kolkata. Am never ever a brute narcissist
They come also they virtually stay
The flame of joy never goes away.


Dunno


I never indulge in Ask the plants why they bear flowers
gossips Why the humming bees collect nectar
Why the heart turns romantic ever
nor I prefer Without clouds there is shower.
backbite ;
Why we hear the virtual whispers
I have seen Aroma of sweetness travel so far
dumbs Builds up a feeling of beautiful sharing
Conquers the domains without caring
speaking even
in matters of Should in the tiny misunderstanding's offering
The sweet cuckoo forgets to sing
disparagement The thought turns into a fuming furnace

An obnoxious disaster to surface

...Author Still hiding the desires of intimacy
Where are the trust and it's legacy?
Truth is a bitter pill hard to swallow
But it has it's own sweet eternal glow

@Bibhudutta Sahoo

16 | Dr. K.C. Sethi & Sunita Sethi GEMS - II | 17

Life


Bibhudutta Sahoo Can life alone silently live long
Listening to the saddest immortal song
Mr Bibhudutta Sahoo, presently working as Sailing alone in the golden lake
Headmaster Government Boys High School at Staring at the painted snowy flakes
Kantabanji in Bolangir of Odisha (India), has a great
passion for poetry. He earned a Master of Arts from On the fossilized reminiscences
Pundit Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, Amidst the scorching hot desert
Chhattisgarh. He is a strong believer of brotherhood and The lonely wind still blowing at night
love. Poems of Mr Sahoo have already been published in The sweetest melodies of Mozart
International and national anthologies i.e. Voice Of
Humanity, Bouquets Of Verse, Feathers, Aroma Of Life has many different dimensions
Wilting Petals, Whispering Heart, Eternal Flames etc. Sometimes it's a roofless mansion
He is also the founder of popular International Literary Sometimes it's full of grandeur
Groups ETERNAL FLAME, AMLANA DHARA in Yet the essence of beautiful dwelling there
Facebook. He is a member of numerous literary forums.
He has attended prestigious World Poetry Festivals in The bond of sharing always exists
Ramoji film city, Hydrabad. International literary meet Am never ever a narcissist
Mathura , Poetry festival, Kolkata. Am never ever a brute narcissist
They come also they virtually stay
The flame of joy never goes away.


Dunno


I never indulge in Ask the plants why they bear flowers
gossips Why the humming bees collect nectar
Why the heart turns romantic ever
nor I prefer Without clouds there is shower.
backbite ;
Why we hear the virtual whispers
I have seen Aroma of sweetness travel so far
dumbs Builds up a feeling of beautiful sharing
Conquers the domains without caring
speaking even
in matters of Should in the tiny misunderstanding's offering
The sweet cuckoo forgets to sing
disparagement The thought turns into a fuming furnace

An obnoxious disaster to surface

...Author Still hiding the desires of intimacy
Where are the trust and it's legacy?
Truth is a bitter pill hard to swallow
But it has it's own sweet eternal glow

@Bibhudutta Sahoo

16 | Dr. K.C. Sethi & Sunita Sethi GEMS - II | 17

Moushumi Bhattacharjee



Moushumi Bhattacharjee was born and brought up in the hills
of Arunachal Pradesh, India's land of the rising sun. Passion for I'm A Woman
literature bloomed in her in a tender age, as her parents were
also avid readers and fascinating writers. The mesmerizing I'm dynamic, I'm effervescent
landscape of the state, she grew up, inspired her in developing I'm gorgeous, I'm virtuous
her poetic fervour. She is a published writer and Associate I'm the womb who procreates
Editor of Namaste Ink magazine. I'm the bosom who nurtures
I hate exhibiting feminism
I'm empathetic, brace humanism
I'm the nest where tired feet rest
My eyes swell when one touches my emotional thread
I'm strong, can endure extreme torment
I'm soft and fragile when in embrace of my beloved
My heart is hive, oozes honey of love
I'm queen bee, mother of earth
Literally I'm Woman
The Universe's wondrous creation.








An Ardent Wish


Beyond the realm of my unfading dreams
Beyond the ambit of cogent reasoning
Away from the parochial attitude
of the uncaring world
Where the earth opens up its arms
to embrace the chivalrous sky
Where birds spread their feathers and
merge into the azure high
Where the droplets of water
timidly disperse the dazzling sunlight
My heart earnestly desires to travel
to that empyrean domain
And blending with the rainbow hues,
wish to coalesce with the ethereal beings.

@Moushumi Bhattacharjee





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Moushumi Bhattacharjee



Moushumi Bhattacharjee was born and brought up in the hills
of Arunachal Pradesh, India's land of the rising sun. Passion for I'm A Woman
literature bloomed in her in a tender age, as her parents were
also avid readers and fascinating writers. The mesmerizing I'm dynamic, I'm effervescent
landscape of the state, she grew up, inspired her in developing I'm gorgeous, I'm virtuous
her poetic fervour. She is a published writer and Associate I'm the womb who procreates
Editor of Namaste Ink magazine. I'm the bosom who nurtures
I hate exhibiting feminism
I'm empathetic, brace humanism
I'm the nest where tired feet rest
My eyes swell when one touches my emotional thread
I'm strong, can endure extreme torment
I'm soft and fragile when in embrace of my beloved
My heart is hive, oozes honey of love
I'm queen bee, mother of earth
Literally I'm Woman
The Universe's wondrous creation.








An Ardent Wish


Beyond the realm of my unfading dreams
Beyond the ambit of cogent reasoning
Away from the parochial attitude
of the uncaring world
Where the earth opens up its arms
to embrace the chivalrous sky
Where birds spread their feathers and
merge into the azure high
Where the droplets of water
timidly disperse the dazzling sunlight
My heart earnestly desires to travel
to that empyrean domain
And blending with the rainbow hues,
wish to coalesce with the ethereal beings.

@Moushumi Bhattacharjee





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Father
Prakash Nagarajan

Around the corner, nearby a street-end,
Prakash Nagarajan is an upcoming author and a poet extraordinaire I came across once, one of my father's friends,
from India. Though reticent by nature, he is a keen observer of life,
and coupled with his penchant for writing, he often puts to paper with Bent and grey, now withered with age,
a lovely flourish, his thoughts, views and observations. His easy, Looking no less, like an wise old sage,
conversational style of writing makes most of his books a compulsive
read, giving insight into his world views, and into the values that he His eyes grew moist, on seeing me,
cherishes utmost in life. I stood still, as gnarled hands embraced me,
When not confined to his desk churning out poems and stories, he
seeks pleasure in long walks, is an intense nature-lover and avid His voice came slow, and strangely quiet,
For a moment there, I was taken aback quite,
photographer. In his spare hours, he can be found devoting time
teaching (for gratis) school children, Economics, History, and
You so look now, like your father, my son,
English, subjects those that are close to his heart. He can be contacted
over email at- [email protected] But yet like him, there never was one,
His literary offerings include, 'Stepping Back...', and 'The business
kinds.' He was of, but a different mettle,
Twenty-four carat, pure gold metal,
His recent book, 'Different Skies...', an assortm
Rich in spirit, a vibrant soul,
A real man, all and whole,

Monsoon Honesty his calling, sincerity his nature,
At every juncture, he just grew in stature,
My well is dry, my fields are parched,
A land bleached white, intensely sun scorched, His work remained worship,
Not a single cloud, seen in the sky, Under duress, under every hardship,
Not as far, as doth a black crow fly,
Against a glaring sun, my eyes, I shield, A family man, a devoted son,
What do I say, about crops or yield? A loving father, if there ever was one,
A barren land, in wait for a till,
How thus to carry on, when until? A dutiful brother, a brother-like friend,
Year on year, your arrival remains a suspense, To us, he was truly Godsend,
How do I meet, school fees or a marriage expense?
My family fed up, of my moans, He was our ideal, of how a man should be,
But what do they know, of my loans? A true inspiration, we all still agree,
Desperate, I pray, my prayers surround you,
Ardent wishes, for cloud cover, showers, even dew, If you need know, the true measure of that man,
You cool my heart, you cool my fields, Try and emulate, if you can,
Your arrival means, fertile land yields,
Swelling wells, overflowing lakes, Simple, sober, he was truly great,
Lush green all around, in your wake, My dear friend, and your father late.
Please do hear, this poor farmer's song,
I yearn for you so, pray do not be long! © Prakash Nagarajan


© Prakash Nagarajan
20 | Dr. K.C. Sethi & Sunita Sethi GEMS - II | 21

Father
Prakash Nagarajan

Around the corner, nearby a street-end,
Prakash Nagarajan is an upcoming author and a poet extraordinaire I came across once, one of my father's friends,
from India. Though reticent by nature, he is a keen observer of life,
and coupled with his penchant for writing, he often puts to paper with Bent and grey, now withered with age,
a lovely flourish, his thoughts, views and observations. His easy, Looking no less, like an wise old sage,
conversational style of writing makes most of his books a compulsive
read, giving insight into his world views, and into the values that he His eyes grew moist, on seeing me,
cherishes utmost in life. I stood still, as gnarled hands embraced me,
When not confined to his desk churning out poems and stories, he
seeks pleasure in long walks, is an intense nature-lover and avid His voice came slow, and strangely quiet,
For a moment there, I was taken aback quite,
photographer. In his spare hours, he can be found devoting time
teaching (for gratis) school children, Economics, History, and
You so look now, like your father, my son,
English, subjects those that are close to his heart. He can be contacted
over email at- [email protected] But yet like him, there never was one,
His literary offerings include, 'Stepping Back...', and 'The business
kinds.' He was of, but a different mettle,
Twenty-four carat, pure gold metal,
His recent book, 'Different Skies...', an assortm
Rich in spirit, a vibrant soul,
A real man, all and whole,

Monsoon Honesty his calling, sincerity his nature,
At every juncture, he just grew in stature,
My well is dry, my fields are parched,
A land bleached white, intensely sun scorched, His work remained worship,
Not a single cloud, seen in the sky, Under duress, under every hardship,
Not as far, as doth a black crow fly,
Against a glaring sun, my eyes, I shield, A family man, a devoted son,
What do I say, about crops or yield? A loving father, if there ever was one,
A barren land, in wait for a till,
How thus to carry on, when until? A dutiful brother, a brother-like friend,
Year on year, your arrival remains a suspense, To us, he was truly Godsend,
How do I meet, school fees or a marriage expense?
My family fed up, of my moans, He was our ideal, of how a man should be,
But what do they know, of my loans? A true inspiration, we all still agree,
Desperate, I pray, my prayers surround you,
Ardent wishes, for cloud cover, showers, even dew, If you need know, the true measure of that man,
You cool my heart, you cool my fields, Try and emulate, if you can,
Your arrival means, fertile land yields,
Swelling wells, overflowing lakes, Simple, sober, he was truly great,
Lush green all around, in your wake, My dear friend, and your father late.
Please do hear, this poor farmer's song,
I yearn for you so, pray do not be long! © Prakash Nagarajan


© Prakash Nagarajan
20 | Dr. K.C. Sethi & Sunita Sethi GEMS - II | 21

Balveen Kaur Cheema

The Magic Moment
Balveen Kaur Cheema is an educationist, an artist, a poet,
reviewer of course books, editor of a poetry website and a
Away from the chaos I pause before the patio
homemaker. In her childood she shuttled between the
of the last house down the declining trail
cosmopolitan environs of Pune and rural Panjab. Her poems It shines over a small fountain frothing semicircles
are an amalgamation of it all, euphoric, didactic and
in a vast natural pond
humourous.
I cannot but admire the canyon of chaparral
As an undergraduate she was honoured by V.V. Giri, the crowning the rippling waters
Vice President of India and Mrs. Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed, while the flaming sun seems to be splashing
The First Lady of India. While doing her Post graduation in a chromatic spectrum of the crowning greens
English from the Punjab University she was crowned as a In the translucent wavelets
runner up in a beauty pageant. She has also been a recipient The aqua green waters gracefully lyric over
of being The Favourite Teacher by a local daily. the embedded branches and arched tree trunks
like a lady-in-waiting singing soulful melodies
As the then Co-ordinator for The British Council in her
to hearten her queenship
institute, Balveen has represented India in the World
Olympic Dreams at the British Museum in London in 2011. This magic moment of ethereal sublimity
strokes my heart de-cluttering emotions
She represented and hosted the Duchess of Cornwall's visit at
her institute.



Stairs To Your Soul


O that I were blessed with only one more chance?
I would wrap your frail body and weakened spirits
Life is short, In my arms from the noisome derisions
Make it sweet; Doomed loneliness and wasted self
You braved it all with your virtues of nobility
Keep not all flowers A welcome smile and endless courtesies
for the grave. Honour and dignity were your birthmarks
Engraving it on the tombstones of loving hearts
Decades of selflessness and service to strangers
...Author Mirrored your gentle and Florentine soul
You doctored bodies and healed the scarred emotions
None left your abode without bountiful blessing
Time flew and so did your admired stature
You shrunk into the sheltered corners of silence
But your warmth love and blessings swelled
On visitors walking up the stairs of your soul

@Balveen Kaur Cheema







22 | Dr. K.C. Sethi & Sunita Sethi GEMS - II | 23

Balveen Kaur Cheema

The Magic Moment
Balveen Kaur Cheema is an educationist, an artist, a poet,
reviewer of course books, editor of a poetry website and a
Away from the chaos I pause before the patio
homemaker. In her childood she shuttled between the
of the last house down the declining trail
cosmopolitan environs of Pune and rural Panjab. Her poems It shines over a small fountain frothing semicircles
are an amalgamation of it all, euphoric, didactic and
in a vast natural pond
humourous.
I cannot but admire the canyon of chaparral
As an undergraduate she was honoured by V.V. Giri, the crowning the rippling waters
Vice President of India and Mrs. Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed, while the flaming sun seems to be splashing
The First Lady of India. While doing her Post graduation in a chromatic spectrum of the crowning greens
English from the Punjab University she was crowned as a In the translucent wavelets
runner up in a beauty pageant. She has also been a recipient The aqua green waters gracefully lyric over
of being The Favourite Teacher by a local daily. the embedded branches and arched tree trunks
like a lady-in-waiting singing soulful melodies
As the then Co-ordinator for The British Council in her
to hearten her queenship
institute, Balveen has represented India in the World
Olympic Dreams at the British Museum in London in 2011. This magic moment of ethereal sublimity
strokes my heart de-cluttering emotions
She represented and hosted the Duchess of Cornwall's visit at
her institute.



Stairs To Your Soul


O that I were blessed with only one more chance?
I would wrap your frail body and weakened spirits
Life is short, In my arms from the noisome derisions
Make it sweet; Doomed loneliness and wasted self
You braved it all with your virtues of nobility
Keep not all flowers A welcome smile and endless courtesies
for the grave. Honour and dignity were your birthmarks
Engraving it on the tombstones of loving hearts
Decades of selflessness and service to strangers
...Author Mirrored your gentle and Florentine soul
You doctored bodies and healed the scarred emotions
None left your abode without bountiful blessing
Time flew and so did your admired stature
You shrunk into the sheltered corners of silence
But your warmth love and blessings swelled
On visitors walking up the stairs of your soul

@Balveen Kaur Cheema







22 | Dr. K.C. Sethi & Sunita Sethi GEMS - II | 23

Ode To Faith

Naheed Akhtar O faith, thou a relaxation from

Asphyxiated frets, so hectic and pale
Naheed Akthar, born on 28th of August 1980, in a small village of Almost like deadly diseases some
Telangana state, India, holds a master's degree in English literature,
which she pursued after having married at an early age, and blessed with Brain-stricken, restricting one's gale.
two children. Her early marriage, was an outcome of the sudden demise Thou an aspiration, as reminiscence tireless
of her father. The pain of loosing her father is well reflected in most of Of disregarded bud's convincing tale
her poems.
She seems to have a great love for Classical and Romantic poetry, One among autumn's hues formless
however, a sense of originality is vividly seen in her style of writing. She Born of numerous acts and scenes
writes with real feelings of her heart, with which the readers can easily Uncontrolled boundaries of happiness
relate themselves.
O faith, hold thou precious means
She is a lecturer, poet and writer, and dedicates her free time, when she's
Being the comrade perpetual
away from work, in writing.
Let the belief breathe in betweens
Her poems are captivating, with a soulful touch. Some of them, though
brief, have a blend of poignancy and romance. She has animated a few Let me observe forever, the ritual,
of her poems on videos, on 'You Tube'. The rendition can be seen to be A retirement from the intellectual.
subtle, yet expressive.
Besides contributing to various literary groups on Facebook, her poems
have been published in various anthologies and journals, and have also
been published in her own book of poetry, 'Phantasms of My Heart.'

At present, she is working on yet another book, which will be published A War of Many Years
shortly. She lives with her family in Hyderabad, India.
A war like that of the TrXojan
Can I eternalize...?
As in his Illiad, Homer has spoken
And did immortalize!

Of many years' quarrel
Reigned by a god
Over the love's laurel
Using the tricks odd
I never try to be perfect.

Rather I can't be; Can I before my fellows
I love to as I am, Put forth, to be armoured
But keep on polishing While entering the hollows
Of their god so-called?
my habits time to time

...Author I may then peacefully
Submit my soul to the Supreme
If succeed graciously
Awaking them from dream!


@Naheed Akhtar
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Ode To Faith

Naheed Akhtar O faith, thou a relaxation from

Asphyxiated frets, so hectic and pale
Naheed Akthar, born on 28th of August 1980, in a small village of Almost like deadly diseases some
Telangana state, India, holds a master's degree in English literature,
which she pursued after having married at an early age, and blessed with Brain-stricken, restricting one's gale.
two children. Her early marriage, was an outcome of the sudden demise Thou an aspiration, as reminiscence tireless
of her father. The pain of loosing her father is well reflected in most of Of disregarded bud's convincing tale
her poems.
She seems to have a great love for Classical and Romantic poetry, One among autumn's hues formless
however, a sense of originality is vividly seen in her style of writing. She Born of numerous acts and scenes
writes with real feelings of her heart, with which the readers can easily Uncontrolled boundaries of happiness
relate themselves.
O faith, hold thou precious means
She is a lecturer, poet and writer, and dedicates her free time, when she's
Being the comrade perpetual
away from work, in writing.
Let the belief breathe in betweens
Her poems are captivating, with a soulful touch. Some of them, though
brief, have a blend of poignancy and romance. She has animated a few Let me observe forever, the ritual,
of her poems on videos, on 'You Tube'. The rendition can be seen to be A retirement from the intellectual.
subtle, yet expressive.
Besides contributing to various literary groups on Facebook, her poems
have been published in various anthologies and journals, and have also
been published in her own book of poetry, 'Phantasms of My Heart.'

At present, she is working on yet another book, which will be published A War of Many Years
shortly. She lives with her family in Hyderabad, India.
A war like that of the TrXojan
Can I eternalize...?
As in his Illiad, Homer has spoken
And did immortalize!

Of many years' quarrel
Reigned by a god
Over the love's laurel
Using the tricks odd
I never try to be perfect.

Rather I can't be; Can I before my fellows
I love to as I am, Put forth, to be armoured
But keep on polishing While entering the hollows
Of their god so-called?
my habits time to time

...Author I may then peacefully
Submit my soul to the Supreme
If succeed graciously
Awaking them from dream!


@Naheed Akhtar
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A Lot of Love

Jyotirmaya Thakur
You are dulcet of my breath's every intake
Whether I am asleep or wide awake,
Jyotirmaya is a retired Principal , author of twenty three books with Your skin against mine is a velvety touch,
many waiting to be published and translated in 37 languages in Beating of our hearts as one
International anthologies. She is a Hindi translator in ITHACA in every search.
magazine of Spain. She is a Multi-Genre Award Winner, Reviewer, My pulse beats racing with passionate desires,
Columnist, Editor, academician ,motivational speaker, a philanthropist, As you paint our world
spiritual and a social activist and a true scholar. perfectly in my eyes,
Jyotirmaya means different things to different people, for she is an You can force shadows back into the dark
embodiment of what is ideal, especially what is aspired by an Mend my shattered heart without a single mark.
accomplished personality. She is an internationally renowned poet and When life dances like a leaf in waters of stream,
writer, who has won numerous awards, for both her literature and My whole being surrenders to
humanitarian efforts. She exemplifies the ideal that writing is more than beautiful dreams,
just words on paper, it is a means of creating positive change in the world. When emotions trickle in kisses or embrace,
Softly cupping my body and touching my face.
She is publicist and a public relations guru as she extends a hand to other
I constantly indulge in a world of hope,
writers, promoting them as a senior colleague, mentor or guide. She has
Without any strain of learning how to cope,
written many essays, reports, articles, evaluations, viewpoints and My lot of love accepts whatever comes its way,
critiques. She has been published by reputable media, both
Letting go while living my fullest every day.
conventional and online. Her numerous research papers on literary and
social issues ,articles, short stories and poems published in international
anthologies, magazines and poetry forums. She is a motivational public
speaker invited to speak on literary, environmental and social issues.
Jyotirmaya Thakur is a widely travelled person in love with diverse
cultures of the world and portrays their impressions in her poetry, is an Untouched
ardent advocate for women, the unprivileged and positive social
change.
Pages of our story are still
untouched
Everything beautiful remains preserved
Wonder of your love in eyes reflected
The smell of your hair is still inscribed.
I could never find words to describe The promises
I Never run after the things, graced on your lip's vibes
The silent expression of your dreams
Not made for me
Like raindrops on leaves of trees.
Since they come, The way you wrote on sands of time
when become made for me. Castles erected on your soul and mine
Your head resting on my lap as you doze
The longing of night in the day froze.
Unforgettable touch still feels great
...Author Sometimes in love and at times in hate
Those moments I treasure as my fate
I leave them untouched in a den to wait.

@Jyotirmaya Thakur


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A Lot of Love

Jyotirmaya Thakur
You are dulcet of my breath's every intake
Whether I am asleep or wide awake,
Jyotirmaya is a retired Principal , author of twenty three books with Your skin against mine is a velvety touch,
many waiting to be published and translated in 37 languages in Beating of our hearts as one
International anthologies. She is a Hindi translator in ITHACA in every search.
magazine of Spain. She is a Multi-Genre Award Winner, Reviewer, My pulse beats racing with passionate desires,
Columnist, Editor, academician ,motivational speaker, a philanthropist, As you paint our world
spiritual and a social activist and a true scholar. perfectly in my eyes,
Jyotirmaya means different things to different people, for she is an You can force shadows back into the dark
embodiment of what is ideal, especially what is aspired by an Mend my shattered heart without a single mark.
accomplished personality. She is an internationally renowned poet and When life dances like a leaf in waters of stream,
writer, who has won numerous awards, for both her literature and My whole being surrenders to
humanitarian efforts. She exemplifies the ideal that writing is more than beautiful dreams,
just words on paper, it is a means of creating positive change in the world. When emotions trickle in kisses or embrace,
Softly cupping my body and touching my face.
She is publicist and a public relations guru as she extends a hand to other
I constantly indulge in a world of hope,
writers, promoting them as a senior colleague, mentor or guide. She has
Without any strain of learning how to cope,
written many essays, reports, articles, evaluations, viewpoints and My lot of love accepts whatever comes its way,
critiques. She has been published by reputable media, both
Letting go while living my fullest every day.
conventional and online. Her numerous research papers on literary and
social issues ,articles, short stories and poems published in international
anthologies, magazines and poetry forums. She is a motivational public
speaker invited to speak on literary, environmental and social issues.
Jyotirmaya Thakur is a widely travelled person in love with diverse
cultures of the world and portrays their impressions in her poetry, is an Untouched
ardent advocate for women, the unprivileged and positive social
change.
Pages of our story are still
untouched
Everything beautiful remains preserved
Wonder of your love in eyes reflected
The smell of your hair is still inscribed.
I could never find words to describe The promises
I Never run after the things, graced on your lip's vibes
The silent expression of your dreams
Not made for me
Like raindrops on leaves of trees.
Since they come, The way you wrote on sands of time
when become made for me. Castles erected on your soul and mine
Your head resting on my lap as you doze
The longing of night in the day froze.
Unforgettable touch still feels great
...Author Sometimes in love and at times in hate
Those moments I treasure as my fate
I leave them untouched in a den to wait.

@Jyotirmaya Thakur


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Dvipa Thakkar



Dvipa Thakkar is a professional artist based in Bangalore, India. Who is
inspired by Nature a lot. She specializes in landscape oil paintings and
mythological acrylic paintings. She believes “Art is another form of
God” so her focus is now on painting mythological fantasy landscape.
She loves to share such paintings with people.
She has received M.A. degree in Sanskrit. Earliest art experience started
from childhood, her love for fine art kept her involved with drawing,
paintings from childhood. Beside academic she was continuously
learning oil painting from renowned artist Rashid from Gujarat. She
enjoys to teach fine art to passionate students, now successfully running
“Art Hut” art classes in Bangalore.

Exhibitions
Lalit Kala Academy, Ahmedabad, Gujarat -2015, Ahmedabad G Ufa
Art Gallery-2016, Karnataka Chitrakala Parishad- 2016, Mahua Art
Gallery, Bangalore- 2017, My Art Classes “Art Hut”-2010 to 2020














































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Dvipa Thakkar



Dvipa Thakkar is a professional artist based in Bangalore, India. Who is
inspired by Nature a lot. She specializes in landscape oil paintings and
mythological acrylic paintings. She believes “Art is another form of
God” so her focus is now on painting mythological fantasy landscape.
She loves to share such paintings with people.
She has received M.A. degree in Sanskrit. Earliest art experience started
from childhood, her love for fine art kept her involved with drawing,
paintings from childhood. Beside academic she was continuously
learning oil painting from renowned artist Rashid from Gujarat. She
enjoys to teach fine art to passionate students, now successfully running
“Art Hut” art classes in Bangalore.

Exhibitions
Lalit Kala Academy, Ahmedabad, Gujarat -2015, Ahmedabad G Ufa
Art Gallery-2016, Karnataka Chitrakala Parishad- 2016, Mahua Art
Gallery, Bangalore- 2017, My Art Classes “Art Hut”-2010 to 2020














































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Tandaava



Alien yet a familiar vigour
Akash Sagar Chouhan Smokes off residual colours
In bits and pieces mortal burns
His poems are a part of few anthologies and Poetry Festivals namely Little by little winks a bead as it earns.
Efflorescence by Chennai Poetry Circle, Glomag by Glory Sasikala, The
Virtual Reality (Sparrow Publishers), Guntur Int Poetry Fest and many more. The nature to eradicate hunger
Akash is a proud member of Soul Scriber's Society, Salem that curates Yercaud Is Nataraja in despair amidst peace-mongers?
Poetry Festival every year. A resonating rendezvous between
celibate angels and avenged lovers
This clay made of hays sieve a stir
in virtuous harmony staring at seers.

Raging flames from caged age
blaze more than average
Is trailing spirited fuel a combustible beverage?
Pawned promises and roles lived
for freedom they yearn
A childless sky learns.








Recess



A mug of thoughts
two spoonful sugar-free words
eyes befriend corners of table
missing legs of every chair.

Merciful three blades fan,
could it flush me, the guest room toilet pan.
However, cycles inspire
time teases again for itches to repair.

Certainly not my footprints off borrowed shoes
A pure heart, pure mind and a pure Soul laces still race to knot for they love old school
are like pure water unbuttoned blouse pinches butt.
that can never be diluted. Tiffin-box mine carries burnt pages nine
better'll be me let go of thine
kleptomaniac lines.
...Author
@Akash Sagar Chouhan




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Tandaava



Alien yet a familiar vigour
Akash Sagar Chouhan Smokes off residual colours
In bits and pieces mortal burns
His poems are a part of few anthologies and Poetry Festivals namely Little by little winks a bead as it earns.
Efflorescence by Chennai Poetry Circle, Glomag by Glory Sasikala, The
Virtual Reality (Sparrow Publishers), Guntur Int Poetry Fest and many more. The nature to eradicate hunger
Akash is a proud member of Soul Scriber's Society, Salem that curates Yercaud Is Nataraja in despair amidst peace-mongers?
Poetry Festival every year. A resonating rendezvous between
celibate angels and avenged lovers
This clay made of hays sieve a stir
in virtuous harmony staring at seers.

Raging flames from caged age
blaze more than average
Is trailing spirited fuel a combustible beverage?
Pawned promises and roles lived
for freedom they yearn
A childless sky learns.








Recess



A mug of thoughts
two spoonful sugar-free words
eyes befriend corners of table
missing legs of every chair.

Merciful three blades fan,
could it flush me, the guest room toilet pan.
However, cycles inspire
time teases again for itches to repair.

Certainly not my footprints off borrowed shoes
A pure heart, pure mind and a pure Soul laces still race to knot for they love old school
are like pure water unbuttoned blouse pinches butt.
that can never be diluted. Tiffin-box mine carries burnt pages nine
better'll be me let go of thine
kleptomaniac lines.
...Author
@Akash Sagar Chouhan




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How Can We Relish Our Dish…?

K.V. Dominic
How happy we are
when prices of cereals
Prof. Dr. K. V. DOMINIC (b. 1956), English poet, critic, vegetables and fruits
editor and short story writer is a retired professor of the PG
shoot down like manna!
& Research Department of English, Newman College,
Happier we are
Thodupuzha, Kerala, India - 685585. He has
authored/edited 40 books including two short story if it comes down to
collections and eleven books of poems—six in English and Rupees thirty, twenty
one each translation in French, Hindi, Bengali, Tamil and ten or even less
Gujarati. There are five critical books on his poetry. He has But we don't listen to
done his M Phil, PhD researches on Rabindranath Tagore's wails and sobs of
short stories and R. K. Narayan's fictions respectively. He is farmers and their families
an authority of Research Methodology and has conducted
echoing from those
several workshops all over India and abroad. He is the weeping goods we purchase
Secretary of Guild of Indian English Writers, Editors and Silently and unaware we support
Critics (GIEWEC) and Editor of two international refereed
those cut-throat middlemen
biannual journals--Writers Editors Critics (WEC) and
International Journal on Multicultural Literature (IJML). who exploit those miserable
PhD/M Phil researches have been done on his poetry. Poverty stricken, debt-drowned
farmers suicide everyday
How can we relish our dish
when we savour their tears?


Triplets of Wisdom
I never cry over my failure
God will not be pleased
nor I take it an end of life,
by applause and noisy prayers
But my tears wet my eyes but by nishkam karma

when i succeed in next attempts Moon whispers to earth:
Beware of human children
on remembering how did I miss ? plotting to shoot you

since success been so sweet Mourning Moon to man:
How could you shoot down
...Author your mother Earth!
Waves of worries
can be conquered
by waves of seas
Depression finds
its suppression
at starlit sky
Drench in rain
and extinguish
fire in your mind @K.V. Dominic

32 | Dr. K.C. Sethi & Sunita Sethi GEMS - II | 33

How Can We Relish Our Dish…?

K.V. Dominic
How happy we are
when prices of cereals
Prof. Dr. K. V. DOMINIC (b. 1956), English poet, critic, vegetables and fruits
editor and short story writer is a retired professor of the PG
shoot down like manna!
& Research Department of English, Newman College,
Happier we are
Thodupuzha, Kerala, India - 685585. He has
authored/edited 40 books including two short story if it comes down to
collections and eleven books of poems—six in English and Rupees thirty, twenty
one each translation in French, Hindi, Bengali, Tamil and ten or even less
Gujarati. There are five critical books on his poetry. He has But we don't listen to
done his M Phil, PhD researches on Rabindranath Tagore's wails and sobs of
short stories and R. K. Narayan's fictions respectively. He is farmers and their families
an authority of Research Methodology and has conducted
echoing from those
several workshops all over India and abroad. He is the weeping goods we purchase
Secretary of Guild of Indian English Writers, Editors and Silently and unaware we support
Critics (GIEWEC) and Editor of two international refereed
those cut-throat middlemen
biannual journals--Writers Editors Critics (WEC) and
International Journal on Multicultural Literature (IJML). who exploit those miserable
PhD/M Phil researches have been done on his poetry. Poverty stricken, debt-drowned
farmers suicide everyday
How can we relish our dish
when we savour their tears?


Triplets of Wisdom
I never cry over my failure
God will not be pleased
nor I take it an end of life,
by applause and noisy prayers
But my tears wet my eyes but by nishkam karma

when i succeed in next attempts Moon whispers to earth:
Beware of human children
on remembering how did I miss ? plotting to shoot you

since success been so sweet Mourning Moon to man:
How could you shoot down
...Author your mother Earth!
Waves of worries
can be conquered
by waves of seas
Depression finds
its suppression
at starlit sky
Drench in rain
and extinguish
fire in your mind @K.V. Dominic

32 | Dr. K.C. Sethi & Sunita Sethi GEMS - II | 33

Dream



Never ever, before, sensed
Manjula Asthana Mahanti Bright reflection of sun, or
Manjula Asthana Mahanti
Coolness, milky mist of moon
Sensuous sensation, raised, glosbed
Manjula Asthana Mahanti M.A. (Hindi, Sociology ) Graduation Flashed, touch of your glance
1. Manjula asthana mahanti M.A. (Hindi, Sociology )
B.ED.
senior
worked
(English,
Graduation (English, sanskrit ) Sangeet Prabhakar , B.ED.
Sanskrit)
Prabhakar,
Sangeet
as
Intoxicating fragrance of your smile
lecturer in collage, school principal too. Basically a teacher.
worked as senior lecturer in collage ,school principal too.basically
P r e s e n t l y w o r k i n g a s E d i t o r o f I C M D R H i n d i s e c t i o n . A Bewitching bliss of your presence
a teacher. Presently working as Editor of ICMDR Hindi section.
You, in my arms, inebriation
Bilingual
Translater.
A bilinguaj poet , author, translater.
Poet,
Author,
Embracing an angel,
Friendly,
Person,
Hard
Polite,
Working
Positive,
Loving
A
And
A friendly, polite ,positive, loving person,hard working and
Your lips osclilate spelt ,love
fighter.
Fighter.
Super world dancing, revolving around us
I had keen interest to read and write from childhood. Used
I Had keen interest to read and ,write from childhood.used to to
Misty flowers, showering, blessing us
paint too (.Got space in school magazine ,news papers etc. Wrote
paint too. (Got space in school magazine, news papers etc. Wrote lost in each other, inseperably
and solely alone directed few one act plays also.serious social social
and solely alone directed few one act plays also. Serious
Love maturing as night crawls
subjects put in a comic manner.) (optional) Published
subjects put in a comic manner.) (optional)
Wholeness, self oblivion, rare world......
ABHISHAP DAMINI KA, translation, Saanjha Sanklan, of
P u b l i s h e d : A B H I S H A P D A M I N I K A , t r a n s l a t i o n , S a a n j h a
Sanklan, of Gazals, Short Stories and Muktak, Dealing with
gazals, short stories and muktak ,dealing with many subjects of
many subjects of interest. Poems published in many National,
interest. Poems published in many national, international
Anthologies , emagazines OPA , etc. E-Magazines OPA , etc.
International Anthologies ,
An article about education in young generation, in ICMDR
An article about education in young generation, in ICMDR
Anthology
Anthology 2019
2019
IZTIRAAB a Gazal Sangrah UNNAYAN, Untold
IZTIRAAB a gazal sangrah UNNAYAN,
Ek Drishtikon, latest novel.
Ek Drishtikon, latest novel.
Recipient of international award
Recipient of international award
Star Ambassador Of World Poetry and Art
Star Ambassador Of World Poetry and Art No promises, no commitments
recipient of Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Bajpai Award
recipient of Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Bajpai Award Eyes spoke , love initiated
Laureate Rabindra Nath Tagore award
Laureate Rabindra Nath Tagore award Smile, posture, embracing, instituted
Recipient of Best Novelist Award
Recipient of Best Novelist Award Tied knots, for birth rebirth
Nari Samman, Literoma Kolkata
Nari Samman, Literoma Kolkata Fear of cutbacks, eloped, shattered
Shabd Sadhak, Sahitya Salman.
Shabd Sadhak, Sahitya Salman. Decisions for upcoming love life
Kavi Sumitra N. Pant Smruti, Sahitya Samman.
Kavi Sumitra N. Pant Smruti, Sahitya Samman. Love doesn't entertain diminution checks
Awarded the grace of being world's
Awarded the grace of being world's
Holding hands tightly, walk fearlessly
25 Women of Excellence.
25 Women of Excellence. Love driving source, heart &soul
Along with other prestigious samman patras. Retrieved their destination, cheered
Along with other prestigious samman patras.
Always gives positive messages through her creations. During Unshaken determination, obstacles attacked
Always gives positive messages through her creations,.During
long time of being with young generation, always tried to True love is river of fire
long time of being with young generation, always tried to
inculcate human values along with cultural impact, talked about Can cross only by compassion
inculcate human values along with cultural impact ,talked about
personality development, discipline and to have an open vision. Do true lovers care for ?
personality developement, discipline. and to have an open vision.
love is the purest feeling
base of every human emotion......
@Manjula Asthana Mahanti
. K.C. Sethi & Sunita Sethi
34 | Dr
34 | Dr. K.C. Sethi & Sunita Sethi GEMS - II | 35

Dream



Never ever, before, sensed
Manjula Asthana Mahanti Bright reflection of sun, or
Manjula Asthana Mahanti
Coolness, milky mist of moon
Sensuous sensation, raised, glosbed
Manjula Asthana Mahanti M.A. (Hindi, Sociology ) Graduation Flashed, touch of your glance
1. Manjula asthana mahanti M.A. (Hindi, Sociology )
B.ED.
senior
worked
(English,
Graduation (English, sanskrit ) Sangeet Prabhakar , B.ED.
Sanskrit)
Prabhakar,
Sangeet
as
Intoxicating fragrance of your smile
lecturer in collage, school principal too. Basically a teacher.
worked as senior lecturer in collage ,school principal too.basically
P r e s e n t l y w o r k i n g a s E d i t o r o f I C M D R H i n d i s e c t i o n . A Bewitching bliss of your presence
a teacher. Presently working as Editor of ICMDR Hindi section.
You, in my arms, inebriation
Bilingual
Translater.
A bilinguaj poet , author, translater.
Poet,
Author,
Embracing an angel,
Friendly,
Person,
Hard
Polite,
Working
Positive,
Loving
A
And
A friendly, polite ,positive, loving person,hard working and
Your lips osclilate spelt ,love
fighter.
Fighter.
Super world dancing, revolving around us
I had keen interest to read and write from childhood. Used
I Had keen interest to read and ,write from childhood.used to to
Misty flowers, showering, blessing us
paint too (.Got space in school magazine ,news papers etc. Wrote
paint too. (Got space in school magazine, news papers etc. Wrote lost in each other, inseperably
and solely alone directed few one act plays also.serious social social
and solely alone directed few one act plays also. Serious
Love maturing as night crawls
subjects put in a comic manner.) (optional) Published
subjects put in a comic manner.) (optional)
Wholeness, self oblivion, rare world......
ABHISHAP DAMINI KA, translation, Saanjha Sanklan, of
P u b l i s h e d : A B H I S H A P D A M I N I K A , t r a n s l a t i o n , S a a n j h a
Sanklan, of Gazals, Short Stories and Muktak, Dealing with
gazals, short stories and muktak ,dealing with many subjects of
many subjects of interest. Poems published in many National,
interest. Poems published in many national, international
Anthologies , emagazines OPA , etc. E-Magazines OPA , etc.
International Anthologies ,
An article about education in young generation, in ICMDR
An article about education in young generation, in ICMDR
Anthology
Anthology 2019
2019
IZTIRAAB a Gazal Sangrah UNNAYAN, Untold
IZTIRAAB a gazal sangrah UNNAYAN,
Ek Drishtikon, latest novel.
Ek Drishtikon, latest novel.
Recipient of international award
Recipient of international award
Star Ambassador Of World Poetry and Art
Star Ambassador Of World Poetry and Art No promises, no commitments
recipient of Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Bajpai Award
recipient of Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Bajpai Award Eyes spoke , love initiated
Laureate Rabindra Nath Tagore award
Laureate Rabindra Nath Tagore award Smile, posture, embracing, instituted
Recipient of Best Novelist Award
Recipient of Best Novelist Award Tied knots, for birth rebirth
Nari Samman, Literoma Kolkata
Nari Samman, Literoma Kolkata Fear of cutbacks, eloped, shattered
Shabd Sadhak, Sahitya Salman.
Shabd Sadhak, Sahitya Salman. Decisions for upcoming love life
Kavi Sumitra N. Pant Smruti, Sahitya Samman.
Kavi Sumitra N. Pant Smruti, Sahitya Samman. Love doesn't entertain diminution checks
Awarded the grace of being world's
Awarded the grace of being world's
Holding hands tightly, walk fearlessly
25 Women of Excellence.
25 Women of Excellence. Love driving source, heart &soul
Along with other prestigious samman patras. Retrieved their destination, cheered
Along with other prestigious samman patras.
Always gives positive messages through her creations. During Unshaken determination, obstacles attacked
Always gives positive messages through her creations,.During
long time of being with young generation, always tried to True love is river of fire
long time of being with young generation, always tried to
inculcate human values along with cultural impact, talked about Can cross only by compassion
inculcate human values along with cultural impact ,talked about
personality development, discipline and to have an open vision. Do true lovers care for ?
personality developement, discipline. and to have an open vision.
love is the purest feeling
base of every human emotion......
@Manjula Asthana Mahanti
. K.C. Sethi & Sunita Sethi
34 | Dr
34 | Dr. K.C. Sethi & Sunita Sethi GEMS - II | 35

Bejewelled


Nandita De Nee Chatterjee Once I chanced upon a placid pool
in a clearing in the woods.
Set amidst an emerald arc
Writer/Freelance/Journalist/housewife. Formerly with Economic
Times. Cover stories and Feature Writer with Statesman, Illustrated like a moonstone pendant dazzling in the day.
Weekly, Economic Times, Telegraph, Times of India, Femina, Clouds lost in the sky
Filmfare, Germany Today, Voix Meets Mode, UK, Frontier Weekly, found wandering here.
Namaste Ink. Was Part Time Lecturer at Calcutta University The nymph of the forest
Journalism department, PG for 7 months. Was Consulting Editor, caressing her dangling jewel.
Environ. Launched Economic Times Marketplace for ET. Co
Author, Big Bang of Non-Fiction, Life in Reverse; 30 Best Poets; Sea; And on a bough bending over the silver ripples
Coffee & Echos; Wrapped Up Feelings; Poetry Planet's Christmas in
Was an array of surreal wonder.
my Heart , Moonlight; Asian Literary Society's A Kaleidoscope of Asia Beauty unsurpassed in the natural world.
& A Bilingual Anthology of Poems, Poetry Planet's Writers' Haven &
Rewrite the Stars; Heart of a Poet by inner child press anthologies.
Suddenly one dropped into the pool.
Resplendent colours flashed in the listless day.
Like Monet's canvas
Transcendental glory in fluid display.
The Follower One by one they joined the rest.
Mandarin Ducks.
Summer Solstice. A floating caravan of crayons.
The long day dragged. An impressionist's wildest dream come true.
Clammy heat, parched throats.
Nary a soul on the streets. @Nandita De Nee Chatterjee
Suddenly a waft of dry breeze.
The shadows underneath the tree danced.
Mesmerizing the lines and curves.
Colourless yet alive.
I never colour

I twirled too in response. my subjects
My shadow followed my whims. nor I paint
How many restless summers? my verses ;
Moments of distress, ennui…
Lonesome hours, despairing days?
They are dyed

Here i was in my blood,
tracing shapes in the streets And are seen
the tree scripting my story on a hot tarmac. loving in red.
Telling my shadow, you're free.
Adieu, good friend.
...Author

@Nandita De Nee Chatterjee

36 | Dr. K.C. Sethi & Sunita Sethi GEMS - II | 37

Bejewelled


Nandita De Nee Chatterjee Once I chanced upon a placid pool
in a clearing in the woods.
Set amidst an emerald arc
Writer/Freelance/Journalist/housewife. Formerly with Economic
Times. Cover stories and Feature Writer with Statesman, Illustrated like a moonstone pendant dazzling in the day.
Weekly, Economic Times, Telegraph, Times of India, Femina, Clouds lost in the sky
Filmfare, Germany Today, Voix Meets Mode, UK, Frontier Weekly, found wandering here.
Namaste Ink. Was Part Time Lecturer at Calcutta University The nymph of the forest
Journalism department, PG for 7 months. Was Consulting Editor, caressing her dangling jewel.
Environ. Launched Economic Times Marketplace for ET. Co
Author, Big Bang of Non-Fiction, Life in Reverse; 30 Best Poets; Sea; And on a bough bending over the silver ripples
Coffee & Echos; Wrapped Up Feelings; Poetry Planet's Christmas in
Was an array of surreal wonder.
my Heart , Moonlight; Asian Literary Society's A Kaleidoscope of Asia Beauty unsurpassed in the natural world.
& A Bilingual Anthology of Poems, Poetry Planet's Writers' Haven &
Rewrite the Stars; Heart of a Poet by inner child press anthologies.
Suddenly one dropped into the pool.
Resplendent colours flashed in the listless day.
Like Monet's canvas
Transcendental glory in fluid display.
The Follower One by one they joined the rest.
Mandarin Ducks.
Summer Solstice. A floating caravan of crayons.
The long day dragged. An impressionist's wildest dream come true.
Clammy heat, parched throats.
Nary a soul on the streets. @Nandita De Nee Chatterjee
Suddenly a waft of dry breeze.
The shadows underneath the tree danced.
Mesmerizing the lines and curves.
Colourless yet alive.
I never colour

I twirled too in response. my subjects
My shadow followed my whims. nor I paint
How many restless summers? my verses ;
Moments of distress, ennui…
Lonesome hours, despairing days?
They are dyed

Here i was in my blood,
tracing shapes in the streets And are seen
the tree scripting my story on a hot tarmac. loving in red.
Telling my shadow, you're free.
Adieu, good friend.
...Author

@Nandita De Nee Chatterjee

36 | Dr. K.C. Sethi & Sunita Sethi GEMS - II | 37

The Lost Vision

Sushmindarjeet Kaur
Passing through a wondrous lane
Dr. Sushmindarjeet Kaur is an Associate Professor and Head, PG I saw Him
Department of English at G.G.N. Khalsa College, Ludhiana, Punjab. She Essaying to capture only a glimpse of the majestic appearance,
has been teaching English literature to post-graduate students for more I chased Him, but could not.
than twenty years and to undergraduates for the last thirty years. She is also
the co-ordinator of Department of Journalism in the college. Hailing from Followed Him, tread upon the footsteps,
Patiala, Punjab, India, b. 1968, she acquired her M.Phil in Tried to get hold but in vain!
Anthropological Linguistics and Ph.D degree from Punjabi University,
Patiala in Indian English Literature. She writes short stories and poetry.
Stopped, and perhaps slept for a while; and I had a vision,
She has edited three books. She has translated a book Sikh Soldiers in Italy
during Second World War which has been released in England. She has to He denied to be with me,
her credit more than fifty poems and articles published in various As I pained the fellow beings,
Never bothered to heal their wounds.
anthologies and journals. Dr Sushmindarjeet Kaur was conferred with
Master of Creative Impulse Philosophique Poetica International Award at All I was sans humanity, sans compassion, sans a helping hand.
World Poetry Conference in 2019. Besides, she has been awarded with the
title of Edifying Editor at Poetic Confluence held at Hyderabad in I lost Him
September 2019. She has presented research papers in many International And the whole chase was futile.
and National seminars and conferences. To write short stories and poetry is Waiting for one more incarnation
her passion since childhood. I resolved to follow Him
In the true sense of the word.


The Lost Vision @Sushminderjeet Kaur


The Self and the Soul
The conclusion is
He is the only one.
Tried to move in all the four directions
Nobody is like Him. My inside
He is my ultimate solace; Shelter, My owner, My friend, is more loving
My mentor, my guide, and what not. than
Still I long for Him, my outside ;
As I don't know the distance between Him and me,
Would He give place to such a miserable meagre being as me? Since I have
Finding a remedy which can shed off my sickness, a beautiful heart
As I have become sick with the pain, inside
The everlasting pain which will subside, perhaps,
When He comes and takes me in His own self, that loves everybody.
While eradicating my sickness.
Don't know whether self is appropriate or not ...Author
As He is a soul, and not a self;
A Supreme soul;
Waiting for the moment to be one in that Supreme soul.

38 | Dr. K.C. Sethi & Sunita Sethi GEMS - II | 39

The Lost Vision

Sushmindarjeet Kaur
Passing through a wondrous lane
Dr. Sushmindarjeet Kaur is an Associate Professor and Head, PG I saw Him
Department of English at G.G.N. Khalsa College, Ludhiana, Punjab. She Essaying to capture only a glimpse of the majestic appearance,
has been teaching English literature to post-graduate students for more I chased Him, but could not.
than twenty years and to undergraduates for the last thirty years. She is also
the co-ordinator of Department of Journalism in the college. Hailing from Followed Him, tread upon the footsteps,
Patiala, Punjab, India, b. 1968, she acquired her M.Phil in Tried to get hold but in vain!
Anthropological Linguistics and Ph.D degree from Punjabi University,
Patiala in Indian English Literature. She writes short stories and poetry.
Stopped, and perhaps slept for a while; and I had a vision,
She has edited three books. She has translated a book Sikh Soldiers in Italy
during Second World War which has been released in England. She has to He denied to be with me,
her credit more than fifty poems and articles published in various As I pained the fellow beings,
Never bothered to heal their wounds.
anthologies and journals. Dr Sushmindarjeet Kaur was conferred with
Master of Creative Impulse Philosophique Poetica International Award at All I was sans humanity, sans compassion, sans a helping hand.
World Poetry Conference in 2019. Besides, she has been awarded with the
title of Edifying Editor at Poetic Confluence held at Hyderabad in I lost Him
September 2019. She has presented research papers in many International And the whole chase was futile.
and National seminars and conferences. To write short stories and poetry is Waiting for one more incarnation
her passion since childhood. I resolved to follow Him
In the true sense of the word.


The Lost Vision @Sushminderjeet Kaur


The Self and the Soul
The conclusion is
He is the only one.
Tried to move in all the four directions
Nobody is like Him. My inside
He is my ultimate solace; Shelter, My owner, My friend, is more loving
My mentor, my guide, and what not. than
Still I long for Him, my outside ;
As I don't know the distance between Him and me,
Would He give place to such a miserable meagre being as me? Since I have
Finding a remedy which can shed off my sickness, a beautiful heart
As I have become sick with the pain, inside
The everlasting pain which will subside, perhaps,
When He comes and takes me in His own self, that loves everybody.
While eradicating my sickness.
Don't know whether self is appropriate or not ...Author
As He is a soul, and not a self;
A Supreme soul;
Waiting for the moment to be one in that Supreme soul.

38 | Dr. K.C. Sethi & Sunita Sethi GEMS - II | 39

Line of Control
Ramakrishna Perugu

When the world of lawn tennis was debating about patient Baseline game and Let us conquer controls on that line
powerful Serve & Volley, one Indian player by name Ramnathan Krishnan And join heart beats to create a new breath
surprised the world with his "pure oriental charm" of silky touch tennis and Let us bridge a passage of peace
reached the semifinals of Wimbledon. No other foreign player could ever Through blood rills and rancour lavas
emulate his style. Perugu Ramakrishna too an unique player with words. His
poetry is neither hyperbolic with synthetic emotions nor too moderate with All through that path; let us adorn
suppressed expression. His fame as one of the best Telugu poets of modern With touching humane warmth; and fondness lost
times is not by accident, but by his fair thinking, unbiased attitude towards the And garnish with fragments
concepts, simple balance of thought and richness of expression. He doesn't fit Of rainbow smiles and friendly hellows
into any partisan moulds of literary classification, like classic, modern,
postmodern, dalit, experimental, feminist, etc. etc. For over 40 years his
poetry has been enchanting the Telugu readers with its variety in selection of Let us cull out inner dialect of speaking eyes
Razing down lines between man made phonations
concepts, equanimity in asseveration and clarity in diction. There is always
purity in his approach and pleasantness in elucidation. Though he Remember! Words only broke life singular
experimented with new words and expressions and tried to show variety in his And placed on two sides of one bitter line
poems, the commonality of his trademark geniality of exposition never failed As two contentions souls in continuous grouse
to pop up from his lines. He has 26 published works so far in multiple genres One race into two sparring enemies
and bagged scores of national and International awards, honours including a
honourary D.Litt from World Congress of Poets in Prague 2016. Two plus two ; see we have four hands
With twenty fingers; just enough to sow
Seeds of roses; erasing between two nations
Lines of hatred; whines of slayed innocents

Trance @Dr Perugu Ramakrishna



The land where the sky illumes with tranquility
there, the five senses sing sweet serenades.
The tumbled moonbeans into the dale
assonate with gentle zephyrs
to hum silent hymns.
The quietly melting fog-canopies
unveil a spread out heart oeuvre...
when the sky becomes a mirror
and spells a mystic mantra Ever love to be
on waiting heart. honest
The soul slowly slips into a trance than being
and the beauty around turns naked honoured
and dances like a stripped ripple
of river Ganges.
...Author
Dr Perugu Ramakrishna



40 | Dr. K.C. Sethi & Sunita Sethi GEMS - II | 41

Line of Control
Ramakrishna Perugu

When the world of lawn tennis was debating about patient Baseline game and Let us conquer controls on that line
powerful Serve & Volley, one Indian player by name Ramnathan Krishnan And join heart beats to create a new breath
surprised the world with his "pure oriental charm" of silky touch tennis and Let us bridge a passage of peace
reached the semifinals of Wimbledon. No other foreign player could ever Through blood rills and rancour lavas
emulate his style. Perugu Ramakrishna too an unique player with words. His
poetry is neither hyperbolic with synthetic emotions nor too moderate with All through that path; let us adorn
suppressed expression. His fame as one of the best Telugu poets of modern With touching humane warmth; and fondness lost
times is not by accident, but by his fair thinking, unbiased attitude towards the And garnish with fragments
concepts, simple balance of thought and richness of expression. He doesn't fit Of rainbow smiles and friendly hellows
into any partisan moulds of literary classification, like classic, modern,
postmodern, dalit, experimental, feminist, etc. etc. For over 40 years his
poetry has been enchanting the Telugu readers with its variety in selection of Let us cull out inner dialect of speaking eyes
Razing down lines between man made phonations
concepts, equanimity in asseveration and clarity in diction. There is always
purity in his approach and pleasantness in elucidation. Though he Remember! Words only broke life singular
experimented with new words and expressions and tried to show variety in his And placed on two sides of one bitter line
poems, the commonality of his trademark geniality of exposition never failed As two contentions souls in continuous grouse
to pop up from his lines. He has 26 published works so far in multiple genres One race into two sparring enemies
and bagged scores of national and International awards, honours including a
honourary D.Litt from World Congress of Poets in Prague 2016. Two plus two ; see we have four hands
With twenty fingers; just enough to sow
Seeds of roses; erasing between two nations
Lines of hatred; whines of slayed innocents

Trance @Dr Perugu Ramakrishna



The land where the sky illumes with tranquility
there, the five senses sing sweet serenades.
The tumbled moonbeans into the dale
assonate with gentle zephyrs
to hum silent hymns.
The quietly melting fog-canopies
unveil a spread out heart oeuvre...
when the sky becomes a mirror
and spells a mystic mantra Ever love to be
on waiting heart. honest
The soul slowly slips into a trance than being
and the beauty around turns naked honoured
and dances like a stripped ripple
of river Ganges.
...Author
Dr Perugu Ramakrishna



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Life


Basudev Mallik Do you see the bird swimming
across the azure?
Basudev Mallik, widely acclaimed as a perfectionist in Its euphoric freedom never ends
language, hails from the Temple City of Bhubaneswar, till the dome vanishes.
Odisha. Mallik has spent his entire career as a journalist, Do you listen to the silvery song
mostly in the department of editing. He took interest in
of the care-free stream?
writing poetry since his school days in both Gurgling, it glides on into your heart
languages—Odia, his mother tongue as well as English that
till you feel never soused.
enchanted him as a foreign language. Mallik stands strongly
Have you ever watched the blossoms
against the misconception of poetry being beyond the ambit
of editing, the plea being “it is 'spontaneous overflow of rock and roll in gay abandon
emotions'”. Good poetry, edited or unedited, stands out in to the tune of the breeze
form and quality. Mallik, to his credit, has written over five in utter ecstacy?
hundred poems, carving time out of his busy schedule, many It's all a mirror….
of which have been published in various magazines and A mirror to your life
periodicals. Young at 69, he is currently engaged as a senior that never ceases to murmur
editor at the Odia Virtual Academy of the state government, till it merges into the Ocean.
taking care of rare books, scriptures and films being uploaded
to the Academy website.
The Vulture


It swooped down on the earth
from beyond the bustling mountains
squeezing the entire globe
under its ominous wings,
I prefer to stifling the flow of oxygen
instill confidence into the trembling trachea.

among my Nations call it pandemic
I call it a viral holocaust
friends than
artfully waged against
supporting them an unwary world,
leaving almost all
for ever
gasping in their confines,
snatching all their means,
and breaking backbones.
...Author
If ever smokes do rise
on land, at sea or in the sky
it looks like to be
a fiesta of triumph
against the Mafioso.
@Basudev Mallik

42 | Dr. K.C. Sethi & Sunita Sethi GEMS - II | 43

Life


Basudev Mallik Do you see the bird swimming
across the azure?
Basudev Mallik, widely acclaimed as a perfectionist in Its euphoric freedom never ends
language, hails from the Temple City of Bhubaneswar, till the dome vanishes.
Odisha. Mallik has spent his entire career as a journalist, Do you listen to the silvery song
mostly in the department of editing. He took interest in
of the care-free stream?
writing poetry since his school days in both Gurgling, it glides on into your heart
languages—Odia, his mother tongue as well as English that
till you feel never soused.
enchanted him as a foreign language. Mallik stands strongly
Have you ever watched the blossoms
against the misconception of poetry being beyond the ambit
of editing, the plea being “it is 'spontaneous overflow of rock and roll in gay abandon
emotions'”. Good poetry, edited or unedited, stands out in to the tune of the breeze
form and quality. Mallik, to his credit, has written over five in utter ecstacy?
hundred poems, carving time out of his busy schedule, many It's all a mirror….
of which have been published in various magazines and A mirror to your life
periodicals. Young at 69, he is currently engaged as a senior that never ceases to murmur
editor at the Odia Virtual Academy of the state government, till it merges into the Ocean.
taking care of rare books, scriptures and films being uploaded
to the Academy website.
The Vulture


It swooped down on the earth
from beyond the bustling mountains
squeezing the entire globe
under its ominous wings,
I prefer to stifling the flow of oxygen
instill confidence into the trembling trachea.

among my Nations call it pandemic
I call it a viral holocaust
friends than
artfully waged against
supporting them an unwary world,
leaving almost all
for ever
gasping in their confines,
snatching all their means,
and breaking backbones.
...Author
If ever smokes do rise
on land, at sea or in the sky
it looks like to be
a fiesta of triumph
against the Mafioso.
@Basudev Mallik

42 | Dr. K.C. Sethi & Sunita Sethi GEMS - II | 43

Because of You
Tarannum Shaikh

Because of you the world
It gives me immense pleasure to introduce Tarannum Shaikh. She was
is mine as whole
Born in Nashik but Brought Up & Completed her Education in Mumbai.
Her childhood dream of becoming model & Social worker came true after Because of you love
marriage with an NRI. She is blessed with 2 Sons. She has tutorial blooms in my soul.
experience of 8 years. She had worked as Secretary in a Company in
Dubai, UAE & Worked as Teacher in India & Saudi Arabia. A) AS A Because of you I have
MODEL : She is Model by Profession winner of Mrs. Nashik 2 times ( blush in my eyes,
Subtitle : Timeless Beauty) 2018 & Milestone Mrs. India International Because of you no longer
Queen & Mrs. Shining Star in Dubai, UAE 2019. After that she was afraid of good-byes.
invited as a Jury Member, Judge & Guest for 25 Beauty contests in Nashik
City & Mumbai (Iconic World Jury) with Celebrities. B) AWARDS : You are pillar of my
Kalaratna Mumbai, Deshdoot Karmyogini for Social Cause Nashik,
strength for and through
Bachatgat Nashik, Mahavir Sukanya Puraskar Nashik, Indian Pride
Award Hariyana, Smithharsh Academy Nashik, Mahila Dhoran NCP. all seasons and great
C) SOCIAL WORKER – Active Member of 8 NGO's on Higher Posts. spans of time.
Director of International Royal Peace Ambassador & Brand Ambassador
of Peace, Women Empowerment & Honorary Doctorate of 40 Countries My love for you is pure,
(India International Global).Bharat Bhushan Samman Patra, Peace boundless through space
Medal of Nelson Mandela, Corona Mahayodha Samman from Global and time,
Institute of Alternate Science (2 times honoured by President of the USA), It grows stronger
Certificate of Honor by his Highness Princess Prof. Dr. Xhulfrene everyday with the feel
Spahija, Member & Letter Of recognition from his Royal Majesty that you'll always be
Maharaja of Kutai Mulawarman Indonesia. India's Regional Director by
mine.
Albert Schweitzer University Corp. USA, State Co-ordinator of AHRI.
Medal of Excellence & Creativity & Honorary Graduate Certificate from
AL Bayan International News Paper, State Coordinator of IMAI for At the altar I will joyously
say 'I do' for I have it all
Maharastra, India. D) POLITICS : Vice President of NCP Mahila
Congress Nashik City. E) AS A WRITER : In GEMS-II F) now
MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER
@Tarannum Shaikh






Sometimes my efforts

make me to cry,
when I enjoy
the taste of their success




...Author





44 | Dr. K.C. Sethi & Sunita Sethi GEMS - II | 45

Because of You
Tarannum Shaikh

Because of you the world
It gives me immense pleasure to introduce Tarannum Shaikh. She was
is mine as whole
Born in Nashik but Brought Up & Completed her Education in Mumbai.
Her childhood dream of becoming model & Social worker came true after Because of you love
marriage with an NRI. She is blessed with 2 Sons. She has tutorial blooms in my soul.
experience of 8 years. She had worked as Secretary in a Company in
Dubai, UAE & Worked as Teacher in India & Saudi Arabia. A) AS A Because of you I have
MODEL : She is Model by Profession winner of Mrs. Nashik 2 times ( blush in my eyes,
Subtitle : Timeless Beauty) 2018 & Milestone Mrs. India International Because of you no longer
Queen & Mrs. Shining Star in Dubai, UAE 2019. After that she was afraid of good-byes.
invited as a Jury Member, Judge & Guest for 25 Beauty contests in Nashik
City & Mumbai (Iconic World Jury) with Celebrities. B) AWARDS : You are pillar of my
Kalaratna Mumbai, Deshdoot Karmyogini for Social Cause Nashik,
strength for and through
Bachatgat Nashik, Mahavir Sukanya Puraskar Nashik, Indian Pride
Award Hariyana, Smithharsh Academy Nashik, Mahila Dhoran NCP. all seasons and great
C) SOCIAL WORKER – Active Member of 8 NGO's on Higher Posts. spans of time.
Director of International Royal Peace Ambassador & Brand Ambassador
of Peace, Women Empowerment & Honorary Doctorate of 40 Countries My love for you is pure,
(India International Global).Bharat Bhushan Samman Patra, Peace boundless through space
Medal of Nelson Mandela, Corona Mahayodha Samman from Global and time,
Institute of Alternate Science (2 times honoured by President of the USA), It grows stronger
Certificate of Honor by his Highness Princess Prof. Dr. Xhulfrene everyday with the feel
Spahija, Member & Letter Of recognition from his Royal Majesty that you'll always be
Maharaja of Kutai Mulawarman Indonesia. India's Regional Director by
mine.
Albert Schweitzer University Corp. USA, State Co-ordinator of AHRI.
Medal of Excellence & Creativity & Honorary Graduate Certificate from
AL Bayan International News Paper, State Coordinator of IMAI for At the altar I will joyously
say 'I do' for I have it all
Maharastra, India. D) POLITICS : Vice President of NCP Mahila
Congress Nashik City. E) AS A WRITER : In GEMS-II F) now
MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER
@Tarannum Shaikh






Sometimes my efforts

make me to cry,
when I enjoy
the taste of their success




...Author





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Woman
Ravinder Kaur

If a man is backbone of a house
Mrs. Ravinder Kaur is an education consultant who has impacted the lives The woman is its beautiful face
of thousands of students by her creative and time tested methods of
She adores the house with utmost grace
teaching and learning. These methods recognise that each child is unique,
capable and a precious resource for the country. She has trained thousands She is an important partner in the life's race
of teachers for more than 60 years and continues to do so. She is a part of She beautifies the house like a beautiful lace
the think tank that plans programs and strategy of Government schools in She works tirelessly without a break
Telangana. She is the recipient of many awards like Aam Aadmi award in She sacrifices her life for family's sake
2010, Sthree Shakti award –Hyderabad Chapter, 2019. She is a prolific Her glittering eyes are like a blue lake
writer of poems, plays and articles, many of which are published. At the Her burning desire is to make her family great
age of 85 she effuses a zest for life that is contagious. Her heart is gentle and full of care
She has held numerous honorary positions like Past Lions Ladies She is fountain of love she wants to share
President, Secretary of School Management Committee – Nishulk Without her the house is life less and bare
Prabhat, Chairperson of Bhavana Group. She keeps the family intact, never allows to tear
She was a state level athlete. Date of Birth: 8 th May 1935. Educational
Qualifications: B. Sc, B. Ed. Married with three children and five
grandchildren. Languages Known: English, Hindi, Urdu (Reading and
Writing), Telugu (Spoken). Hobbies: Writing, Singing, Cooking, House Time
Keeping, watching TV shows, travelling
Time is a flier which beats you hollow
Time is a flier which wants you to follow
Time has wings, perhaps,
I can never buy
And that is how, perhaps,
I can never fly
But I can fly on the wings of imagination
But I can fly on the wings of determination
But I can fly on the wings of hard work
And show everyone the time's worth
Passion
On the wings of success I will soar high
a committed
Just to make merry not to make anyone shy
force
that drives us
@Ravinder Kaur
to reach our
goals


...Author










46 | Dr. K.C. Sethi & Sunita Sethi GEMS - II | 47

Woman
Ravinder Kaur

If a man is backbone of a house
Mrs. Ravinder Kaur is an education consultant who has impacted the lives The woman is its beautiful face
of thousands of students by her creative and time tested methods of
She adores the house with utmost grace
teaching and learning. These methods recognise that each child is unique,
capable and a precious resource for the country. She has trained thousands She is an important partner in the life's race
of teachers for more than 60 years and continues to do so. She is a part of She beautifies the house like a beautiful lace
the think tank that plans programs and strategy of Government schools in She works tirelessly without a break
Telangana. She is the recipient of many awards like Aam Aadmi award in She sacrifices her life for family's sake
2010, Sthree Shakti award –Hyderabad Chapter, 2019. She is a prolific Her glittering eyes are like a blue lake
writer of poems, plays and articles, many of which are published. At the Her burning desire is to make her family great
age of 85 she effuses a zest for life that is contagious. Her heart is gentle and full of care
She has held numerous honorary positions like Past Lions Ladies She is fountain of love she wants to share
President, Secretary of School Management Committee – Nishulk Without her the house is life less and bare
Prabhat, Chairperson of Bhavana Group. She keeps the family intact, never allows to tear
She was a state level athlete. Date of Birth: 8 th May 1935. Educational
Qualifications: B. Sc, B. Ed. Married with three children and five
grandchildren. Languages Known: English, Hindi, Urdu (Reading and
Writing), Telugu (Spoken). Hobbies: Writing, Singing, Cooking, House Time
Keeping, watching TV shows, travelling
Time is a flier which beats you hollow
Time is a flier which wants you to follow
Time has wings, perhaps,
I can never buy
And that is how, perhaps,
I can never fly
But I can fly on the wings of imagination
But I can fly on the wings of determination
But I can fly on the wings of hard work
And show everyone the time's worth
Passion
On the wings of success I will soar high
a committed
Just to make merry not to make anyone shy
force
that drives us
@Ravinder Kaur
to reach our
goals


...Author










46 | Dr. K.C. Sethi & Sunita Sethi GEMS - II | 47

The Crime Equations In Prison


Pankhuri Sinha All crimes having been defined in law
Decided in court

Bilingual young poet and story writer from India, who has lived in Fought over by the attorneys
North America for 14 years. Two books of poems published in There remained a crime equation
English, two collections of stories published in Hindi, and five Of the prison
collections of poetries published in Hindi, and many more are In the prison
lined up. Has won many prestigious, national-international Of its own
awards, has been translated in over twenty one languages. Her Among the prisoners
writing is dominated by themes of exile and immigration, gender
Sometimes it also included the guards
equality and environmental concerns. After doing her BA But it was infused with a social hierarchy
Honours from Delhi University, and PG diploma in Journalism
Of the prisoners
and Communication, from Symbiosis Pune, Pankhuri did her
Master's in history from SUNY Buffalo, and has an unfinished There were zones of silence
Phd from the University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. She plans to Beyond drugs and immigration.
return to the academia, and is currently freelancing, having
interviewed the likes of the sitting culture minister, Dr Mahesh
Sharma, acting gov of Goa Dr Mridula Sinha, Shashi Tharoor,
and many artists. The Dubious Elite Status

Of The Elite Prisoner


That could be pulled down
Anytime
And many times was
Strange requests were made to her
Strange demands
Especially after a day of being nice
Happiness, After announcing lunch
A Bliss; As she came down the steps
that speaks Strange things were said to her
that smiles Strange was the way of ordering her around
in your eyes And yet
in your face There remained that fact
till you wish.. They all knew
She had almost been tricked into prison.

...Author @Pankhuri Sinha












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