Television Debates
TV shows Hollering Guests Over the top shrill Hosts Verbose diarrhoea many loud farts We watch ©️ShashikantDudhgaonkar
Cinquain
Wind
WindThe windCarries talesOf places it has seenMountains valleys rivers forestsAnd you.©️ShashikantDudhgaonkar
Wind
WindThe windCarries fragranceWherever it has beenMountains, valleys, rivers, forestsAnd you.©️ShashikantDudhgaonkar
River
This poem is in the Japanese Cinquain format. RiverRiverTortured flowsImprisoned by banksFreed of shackles finally it meetsThe sea©️ShashikantDudhgaonkar
Virus (Corona)
Offices emptyShops are closedNo soul in sightOn the silent roadsHospitals sloggingnight and dayReligious placesClosed and emptyNo money, no GodNor influence worksWhen nature unleashes It’s fury on us. Humanity scaredAnd united by fearA virus has succeededWhere religions failed. ©️ShashikantDudhgaonkar
At Peace
SittingAlone at nightUnder the open skyLonely street, silent worldAt Peace©️ShashikantDudhgaonkar
Traffic
This is a poem in Cinquain format. A five line poem with 2,4,6,8 and 2 syllables per line, from line one to line five respectively. Cinquain format is usually used to describe physical imagery. TrafficRoads fullAngry driversCars buses, honking loudSnaking lines, crowded tolls andRoad rage
The Beach
Sea calmGenteel WavesMorning sky, steady breezeFrothy foam, soft sand, scurrying crabsThe beach.©️ShashikantDudhgaonkar
At Rest
This poem is in the Japanese Cinquain format. It’s a five lined poem. It usually depicts physical imagery and describes a mood or a feeling. Usually in iambic meter. But difficult to maintain. So taken a few liberties. At homeSoft comfy couchTelevision on muteEmpty house, Sleeping dog, Mind blankAt Rest©️ShashikantDudhgaonkar