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POEM: I WANT MORE (DIL MANGE MORE)

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POEM: I WANT MORE (DIL MANGE MORE)

–A man is never satisfied with what he has. He always wants more. But what is the limit for that more?
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I have enough,

Yet, I want more,

Since enough doesn’t prescribe a limit,

I wish to have more.

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More and enough are two of a kind,

They are mutually inclusive,

They work in tandem,

To fulfil your greedy aspirations.

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Enough doesn’t remain adequate,

More doesn’t become surplus,

Because greed expands,

And together they consume mankind.

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The baskets and trolleys in the malls,

The stock-keeping units and the brands,

The war cry of enough and more,

The floors and the expanse of the malls,

The queues and the billing counters,

They all expand with the burgeoning footfalls.

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One enters the supermarket as if a pauper,

And comes out like a king,

After consuming a range of food dishes,

And buying a range of things.

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Between enough and more,

There is a bridge of uncertainty,

That convinces the human mind,

To keep stocking till eternity.

There is no limit to wanting more,

But the idea of life is to enjoy,

The grace of satisfaction,

Which comes when you have enough,

And you don’t want more.

The gap between enough and more,

Is a thin line called satisfaction?

So, let satisfaction be your motto of life,

And do away with the idea of I want more.

–There is no limit to the mind wanting (mange) more. Come out of that mindset, as it only leads to disaster—

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2.5.25

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POEM: DIWALI–THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS by Kamlesh Tripathi

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Diwali—The Festival of Lights

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–Kamlesh Tripathi—

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Diwali is a Festival of Lights,
A victory of day over the night,
Of good over the evil’s might,
Of truth, of hope, and what is right.

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Diwali fetches five days of vibrant cheer,
With sweets, lamps and love sincere.
With rangoli, hues and lanterns bright,
And fireworks swirling throughout the night sky.

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It highlights an all-time victory,
Where knowledge breaks through every blind,
Of ignorance and veils of gloom,
And radiant joy begins to bloom.

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As per the holy Panchang,
Diwali recalls tales of yore.
When the month of Ashwin wanes and Kartik begins,
And Amavasya plays a significant innings.

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It’s the darkest night,
With a lunar grace and swastik signs,

When the world looks prime,

At an opportune time.

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It coincides with the harvest’s golden end,
Before the frost and chill descend.
Communities emerge in joy,
As golden diyas paint the skies.

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As autumn breathes its cooler air,
October–November marks the affair.
The heart of fall, the soul of light,
Diwali shines in full delight.

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Myths unravel, tales unfold,
Of Gods and demons, celestial and corporeal.
From Dhanteras to the climax day,
Lakshmi and Ganesh light the way.

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Ayodhya celebrates and lights up,
On Rama’s arrival amidst the crowd.
With Sita, Laxman by his side,
And Hanuman’s attendance, sanctified.

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With Shiva, Vishnu, and Krishna’s grace,
Durga’s might and Kali’s face,
And eventually, Narakasura’s fatal end,
As deities and demons come face-to-face.

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From Ravana’s end to Rama’s victory,
From Dhanvantri’s healing touch,
The churning ocean’s mystic art,
Each finds a mention in Diwali’s heart.

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Sparks erupt in the skies,
With sparklers, phuljhadis that rise high.
The demons flee, the gods descend,
And in that event, the miseries end.

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In life’s struggle, in daily strife,
Diwali comes as a breath of life.
As does an oasis in a wide desert,
As a gentle pause, where peace can bide.

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On Amavasya’s cold, dark night,
Beyond the stars and in the cosmos,
The lights of Diwali softly bloom,
Spreading hope, dissolving gloom.

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The cosmos sports its finest robe,
Adorned in lights and loveliness.
And every heart, with joy infinite,
Sings together: Happy Diwali Night!

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Poem: Diwali The Festival of Lights published in The Shillong Times today 19/10/25.

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The Shillong Times 19.10.25

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POEM: THE OTHER SIDE OF HOMETOWN by Kamlesh Tripathi

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You thought your hometown was your favourite town,
But the hometown had something else to convey,
Upon your return after decades.

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Though the name of the town had remained the same,
Everything else in it had changed.

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The spires and minarets were dwarfed by skyscrapers,
Schools had become colleges,
Shops had become malls,
Parks had become dump yards.

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Barren fields had turned into housing societies,
Playing fields had turned into gated communities.
All around, the view was different,
Where the docile town had turned into a bustling city.

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Early friends had become senior citizens,
Roads had become flyovers,
The skyline now had a metro,
Locations had a new look.

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Eateries had new banners,
Markets had a new behaviour.

Childlike had metamorphosed into adultlike,
It was when I returned to the city after decades.

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From a pleasant child’s face,
I had now become an unknown and grown-up face.
So, everywhere in the hometown,
I was required to introduce myself.

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It was the same town you had left with hope,
That someday you would return as a familiar face.
But that was not to be,
For the hometown had its own fortune to make.

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Though your name was in the air,
You had now become an unknown face.
Though you remembered the names of your friends,
Their faces, too, had changed.

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It was now your karma-bhoomi versus your hometown,
One had given you identity,
The other had given you a career opportunity.
One had given you fond and affectionate memories,
The other had given you a professional name.

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So was it a letdown?
To return to your hometown?
Yes, in some ways.
So don’t have blind faith,
Whether it is your hometown or your workplace,
For both have their own legacies to make.

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“The biggest permanence of life is change.
Don’t expect your hometown to be the same as it was when you left it decades ago.
So return if you have to, but with a pinch of salt.”

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Poem: The Golden Voice of Zubeen Garg by Kamlesh Tripathi

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Published in The Shillong Times on 28.9.25

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Poem: There Is Nothing Right … Says Gen Z by Kamlesh Tripathi

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Enjoy my poem published in The Shillong Times on 7.9.25

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Poem: fascinating Goa by Kamlesh Tripathi

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Enjoy my poem ‘Fascinating Goa’, published in THE GOAN EVERYDAY ON 7.9.25. Happy reading

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POEM: There Is Nothing Right, Says Gen-Z In Nepal by Kamlesh Tripathi

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“Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Hope Nepal will return to normalcy soon”

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In the theatre of today,
There is no right,
There is no wrong,
Only the Right wing’s roar,
And the Left wing’s furore,
Both drawing blood-red lines in the sand.

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There is no truth,
Only talking points.
No justice,
Just vote-bank coins.
They don’t serve the people,
They fill their pockets.

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They’ve auctioned off,
What was once good.
They rebranded evil,
When it suited their mood.
Right is what they outlawed,
Wrong is what they owned up to.
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From dirt to stars,
They pretend to play gods,
Tampering with destinies,
Breaking moral boundaries.
They wear power like a crown,
And shame like a cloak,
If it gets them another term to rule.

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From red books to markets,
From sickles to suits,
From prayers to parades,
From ballots to boots,
Every -ism is a mask.
Every promise is a trap.
They always find a reason,
To fill their pockets.

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From fanatics screaming prophecy,
To xenophobes selling fear,
They arrive like modern Vikings,
Looters of hope,
Peddlers of rage.
Isms and faiths,
March in lockstep,
Crushing dissent beneath their boots.

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They bank on your simplicity,
They bank on your despair,
They hand out crumbs,
And call it care.
They flatter your fears,
They bribe your dreams,
Then burn both in the name of schemes.

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There is nothing right.
There is nothing wrong.
Just polished lies,
And tribal songs.
The throne may shift,
Left or right.
But the power always feeds,
On slimy contours.

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Fair is foul and foul is fair,
Spoke the three with a wicked glare.
When Macbeth spilt royal blood,
They watched it wash away the good.

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Four long centuries have flown,
Yet their dark truth still holds its throne.
In every age, in every land,
Deceit and power go hand in hand.

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But will things change,

Hope is stronger than dismay.

Hope shall prevail,

In the Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal,

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“The Earth has enough for everyone’s need, but not for everyone’s greed”, says the Mahatma.

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Written and posted by Kamlesh Tripathi

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Poem: There is Nothing Right Says Gen Z

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Published in The Shillong Times on 14.9.25. Enjoy the poem.

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POEM: ARROGANCE by Kamlesh Tripathi

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Enjoy my poem ‘Arrogance’ published in Bandra Times, Mumbai on 1.8.25

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NAME OF ACCOUNT: SHRAVAN CHARITY MISSION

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IFSC code: BKID0006805 ***