Observations, Ruminations, Expressions

By Rohiniranjan

A collection of poems written by me, many based on personal observations, ruminations and expressions. More such may be shared in future, possibly. A variety of topics have been included. The central theme is about love, caring, relationships, and life in general. Hopefully, the readers would be able to connect with thoughts, experiences that they themselves might have had or perhaps will, in their lives.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Rohiniranjan
• Release date: Jan 7, 2024
• ISBN: 9798224989416

Rohiniranjan

Rohiniranjan has several areas of interest including Vedic Astrology, Spiritualism, Poetry, Science and related domains. He has written and published many articles (technical and other topics) and self-published books (Primers etc.) in Vedic Astrology, Jyotish, in magazines, web, etc.

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PREAMBLE

Scores of poems written earlier are lost today since I did not keep them (pre computer era!)  And they were of little use to me, once expressed!

Much of my life I had been serving Lady Science. Without a strong or special training in writing poetry I sometime wonder how it came to me. Perhaps some Muse that folks talk about or conjure up...? Not everything I write about is personal (although some certainly is!) but a product of observations leading to contemplation, even ruminations and then expression. Hence the title of this volume which hopefully I shall be able to provide a set of over time.

Expressing in almost a stream of consciousness mode one the one hand provides a refreshing path from the terse and cautious scientific writing (part of my bread and butter in working life) and my explorations (past time) earlier and elsewhere.

I hope the readers like this offering and encourage me to share more...!

HAPPY DREAMS

Rushing through throbbing arteries

the rainbow of passions,

as closed eyes meet

and open lips part

even more.

The gentle lingering touch of familiarity,

That I miss as I make love to

an image...

of a shadow so far away.

It is not easy

to fight

the hollowness that I feel

as I puff on my cigarette

and turning to gather You closer

but find my pillow instead.

DREAMS

Gossamer, my dreams are woven from,

waving in the winds of destiny

Imagination colors my existence

and takes me away

from one drab dream

to evanescent another!

Come hither, BE the dewdrop

that will settle on my diaphanous web,

quenching its timeless thirst, for a shy moment

Before shattering it, forever?

MIRAGE

As hot sands fly

and sear my flesh

howling desert winds sap my strength away

A sweet mirage that keeps me alive

beckons at me.

Bleary eyed, my tired and dazed mind

attempts to pull itself together.

Shriveled hands try to touch the soft moist flower

that promises eternal peace and warmth,

maybe even love

My parched throat quivers to utter

a word or two

Hot, faltering breath only,

escapes my battered body

Images of sweetness, of those loving eyes

memories of soft caresses,

the exaltation of love,

the pleasure in your closed eyes,

in smiling, sated lips

moist and glistening with renewed desire

as you tense up, then relax

The crescendo of creation approaches

We pant heavily into each others’ ears

our bodies melting into one

and slipping sheets, crushed pillows

share our passion supreme

while that virgin pink rose near our bed

blushing yet curious, spreads

its sweet smell of innocence

As passions wane

we slowly lie back

but soon reaching again for each other,

at first softly

then intensely,