My heart will go on

A grand ship sailed upon the sea, A wonder built for luxury, A maiden voyage full of glee, Onward to … More

Big Big World

I’m still Daddy’s little girl Ill-equipped to handle all that did unfurl Twenty-four years since catastrophe struck Uprooted from the … More

The Poet and His Poetry

The movie Saajan starring one of the most graceful actors – Madhuri Dixit had the most amazing and romantic songs. … More

Lips of an Angel

This rock number was released in 2005 or 2006 by Hinder. I first heard it in 2009 and became obsessed … More

Beautiful

The song ‘Beautiful’ (2002) by Christina Aguilera inspired me to write this poem. Like all my music-inspired poems, I suggest … More

Rainbow

My poem is inspired by a very encouraging song by Kacey Musgraves. In the song, it appears as if she’s … More

You Drive Me Crazy

So, the Christian population in India is less than 2%. And within that 2%, the subset of Bombay Catholics is … More

Phoolon Ka Taaron Ka

Today, we celebrate Raksha Bandhan in India. ‘Raksha’ means protection, while ‘bandhan’ means bond. It is a Hindu festival where … More

Can’t Help Falling In Love

This song is the baap of classics! Originally sung and released by Elvis Presley in 1961, there have been so … More

Breathless

The Irish sure are a gorgeous bunch! The Corrs was my favourite band many years ago and I still cannot … More

Tomorrow May or May Not Be {Kal Ho Na Ho}

The song I have derived inspiration from features in the movie ‘Kal ho Na Ho’. The plot of this movie … More

If I Die Young…

A lot of people I know have been infected with Corona in this second wave. Almost everyone in this part … More

Davy Jones’s Key

I don’t want to feel. I’m taking time to heal. Please stay away. Beginning to feel like a rainy day. … More

Leaning Towards Someone {Jab Kisi ki Taraf Dil Jhukne Lage}

Yes again, I chose an oldish song. This song is from a movie called ‘Pyaar Toh Hona Hi Tha’, which … More

My Heart Is Just So Mad {Mera Dil Bhi Kitna Paagal Hain}

This is such an old song starring Madhuri Dixit and Sanjay Dutt, released in 1991! It’s got a very classical-ghazal … More

Jeene Ke Ishaare ;

This poem is inspired by the Bollywood song ‘Jeene Ke Ishaare’ starring Salman Khan and Shilpa Shetty in the movie … More

Restless Heart {Kitni Bechain Hoke}

This poem is purely literary. Please read it with an open mind and out of respect for the written word. … More

The Cranberry Dreams

This song from the 90s is stuck in my head. It’s called ‘Dreams’ by the Cranberries. It is the inspiration … More

Tag Back Time

I want to run around and play tag.But my body has already begun to sag.You won’t believe it, but I … More

Wake Me Up

This poem is inspired by the song ‘Wake Me Up’, the highest charting dance track of last decade by late … More

Kyunki Picture Abhi Baki Hai

It does not seem fair, how could they dare? Kyunki Picture Abhi Baki Hain! But look at her swear, vomiting … More

Butterfly Crime Scene

Have you ever watched the program Impractical Jokers? No, no, I ain’t no promoter! That show is darn good. It … More