You could catch her within the palms of your hands; If you’re fast enough, maybe.. But why would you? She’s a hummingbird. You could trap her within a garden of the most colourful flowers ever; And watch her levitate busily from one to the next, always within sight.. But why would you? She’s a hummingbird!… Read More
Gambling
I am tired. Of wanting things Having things Then not having them. Missing people Only to meet them And realise They’re not the same Anymore. Going places Only to reach there And realise you must Head back Just as soon. I am tired of changing And not being able to change Things that matter And… Read More
Your need for approval
They don’t like me. They do. Try and be nice. I did They don’t. Maybe you’re not Being nice enough. Ok now I am I am now I am Still am I am still Ok now I can’t. Why don’t they like me? Because you didn’t try? Are you deaf? I tried Then I tried… Read More
Once..
Everything just fell apart and everything just fell away.. As bit by bit, I toiled away; building my dream. Heeding the call of a higher purpose; At first, it stuck.. to me Then I stuck to it. In the end, it is all that remained. And shall always.. Long after I’m gone and the flesh… Read More
Wild And Free
Unbroken
It hurts right now But it won’t hurt forever. To carry your broken heart within a broken body that can take no more; It can still be done. It still can, even though you’re hurting beyond measure. Tough times must come upon them; Those life seeks to toughen, beyond the ordinary. Aye! building upwards atop… Read More
What if this is all there is?
What if this, is all there is? What if this.. is as good as it gets? What if this is as far, you were meant to be; And everything that you ever dreamed about for the future, were memories; Being carried on from a past life. A past where, you had it all. A life… Read More
A Walk In The Park
Your fixation with Getting ‘there’.. Is what’s keeping you From enjoying Where you are. It’s what’s keeping you From finding joy, Doing what you do. Reaching your goals, Happens automatically. It happens effortlessly, Once you begin To savour The long walk… Leading you there. Photo & Poem: © Jay Kaushal
Photo-poem ‘Slow’
In our sincerest efforts to make society run faster and better, look how it all became incredibly… Read More
Photo-poem ‘Beehive’
All that big talk about evolution and superiority; Yet slaved and spent, worker bees all return… to the beehive! © Jay Kaushal Read More
Photo-poem ‘Every Corner’
Around every corner lies beauty surreal, waiting to meet your eyes. Yet your eyes never meet; They never look up, from your smartphone. © Jay Kaushal Read More
Firefly
She ain’t just a girl, She’ the girl. She’s a flame. Enigma. She’s like fire, Floating on Tender ornate wings Of a butterfly; Fluttering past you In the summer. She’s broken a many hearts And had her heart broken too, One too many times. You want her, Like they all do.. But you can’t have… Read More
Photo-poem ‘City Nights’
After the Sun has set, and the night set in; the city awakes..© Jay Kaushal Read More
Majestic
A swan, Paddles away Furiously Beneath the surface. Just to stay Afloat. Nothing else. Yet you, Can only Percieve White floating grace; Ripples nor Sound. Flawless, Utopian elegance. And you, Can’t imagine Madness Behind the scenes; Hard at work. Persevering, Constant struggle. The facade Of perfection; Unstable. Control, no control; Infinite cycles, intersecting.. Culminating.. Every… Read More
Photo-poem ‘My Dreams’
© Jay Kaushal This is the last couplet from my sonnet ‘My Dreams‘
Photo-poem ‘Maybe’
© Jay Kaushal
Escape..
…Is temporary gratification for the uninitiated seeker of self realisation. Read More
The way of the Buddha
There never was a beginning. There never is an end. All you’ve ever done, All there’s to do, is walk around the circle; over and over and over, again… until you’re done. You don’t need to stop, or start again. You just need, to realise what you’re doing and decide, if you want to keep… Read More
Infinity~haiku
A lonely park bench~Starry night..no moon..clear sky~Deep breath… Nothingness! Read More
The rain is my friend
…And the rain Knocks on my window Like friends pulling you Out of your bed On a Friday night When you’re in bed early.. You’ve lost your job Are too depressed And broke To want to drink Or smile Or even be able to afford either Even if you wanted to… © Jay Kaushal Image… Read More
Resurrection
Don’t you dare Give up On your dreams. Don’t you dare. Don’t you dare Convince yourself, You’re not good enough. Don’t you quit! Even if your pockets are empty Your fridge is empty Your health is waning And your bills are all past due. Don’t you quit! Don’t. Even if they keep telling you That… Read More