Balroop Singh's Blog, page 39
September 22, 2018
Why Some People Don’t Smile?
Walking by my favorite creek, which is surrounded by thick green cover, sending vibes of peace, interrupted just by the soft sound of flowing water, I look at a squirrel that pauses by to smile… More
September 15, 2018
Did I Lie?
Did I say I forgave all? Then why do memories gnaw Digging deeper at the fissures Did I say I remain calm? Then what is this brewing inside Bursting the seams of my heart Did… More
September 10, 2018
Do You Admire People Pleasers?
Could you walk an extra mile with me? They agree. Could you carry this bag for me? They do. Could you supervise my lunch today? They get the real message of putting an extra effort.… More
September 5, 2018
Celebrating 100th #Poetrychallenge with Colleen
Poetry challenge rules have always intimidated me but I would like to grab this golden opportunity of celebrating with Colleen whose weekly poetry challenge has accomplished 100th milestone and she has given a free choice… More
September 4, 2018
I Am Soul #PoetryBook
Please welcome my blogger friend and a poet par excellence Yecheilyah (e-SEE-li-yah, affectionately nicknamed EC) who shares an excerpt from her inspiring and soulful poetry book, ‘I Am Soul.’ WHY I WRITE BLACK Because flowers grow… More
August 31, 2018
Waiting for Peace
You could see her Even on misty mornings Waiting at the top of the hill Melancholy figure, standing still Oblivious of slander or censure Immersed in her own beliefs She moved up and down Never… More
August 25, 2018
When We Visited #Redwoods…
I had heard about the giant Redwoods but always thought that they must be just another kind of trees till I saw them! I was stunned at the feelings they could evoke. The first thought… More
August 18, 2018
Summer Love
In awe I looked at you And the shimmering dew Bashful beauty allured green shade In your welcome they all swayed When you tiptoed in To lend glow to our solitary town Your sparkling… More
August 11, 2018
Redwoods Delight
Here I am on the tangible trail Looking up in delight Mesmerized by the height Exhilarated by the light Filtering through the circular canopies. Lost in the moment. Here I stand merging in… More
August 4, 2018
Don’t Dwell On It! Really?
When people offend you Take you for granted Don’t respect your love She says – don’t dwell on it! When they discriminate Treat you like dirt Walk all over you She says – don’t dwell… More
