Immortal Verses is a collection of poems from poets on topics like ageing, ambition, beauty, belief, change, choice, corruption, downfall, death, dreams, duty, ethics, evil, fate, failure, faith, friendship, glory, gods, heroism, honour, hope, identity, ignorance & immortality.
Explore the verses crafted by Edlyn D’souza, Santhosh Annabattula, Rohit Damaraju, Sree Raj, and many more while relishing the essence in them.
Poem I
This poem attempts to explore the crevices between the white and the black, the grey area, where most of us practically live but rarely call our home.
Made Love To A Clove is a subtle commentary on the complexities of love in modern times, unhealthy obsessions, and a fondness for Kreteks.
Poem II
Did you ever witness families where girls are a burden? Did you ever notice parents prioritising boys over girls? In societies where couples pray to the Gods for a boy child, Gayatri Sharma, through her poem titled “Lakshmi”, questions the reasoning behind such an absurd idea.
Implying girls are the family wealth by titling the poem after the Hindu Goddess Lakshmi; the poet also expresses the mothers’ anguish to save the girl child.
Poem III
They say it isn’t right to pick a flower if you love it. The flower is now in your tender care, loved and appreciated for, but is set on a path to wither eventually from the moment you decided to make it yours, altering a part in you that wished you hadn’t caused it.
Would it be right then to leave it in the hope that it would serve a higher purpose or pick it up, only to cherish a few moments while in each other’s presence? “Fickle Minded Romeo” by Jeevan Kumar Jose is a tale of a lover faced with the dilemma of encountering a woman who is all he imagines to be.
Poem IV
Rarely does love end with the same sweetness it started. Often, it ends, leaving a bitter taste and tainted memories.
“Bittersweet” by Manognya Bethapudi talks about the short-termed sweetness of new love that fizzles out over time, leaving a bitter aftertaste. It expresses the poet’s thoughts on this very human experience.
Poem V
A youngster who steps into reality is often tricked into believing in the pretences that most people show on their faces. As time flees, masks drop, revealing the true identities behind these actors who sought to be admired even with their serious demerits.
While pointing out that we can only trust one person in our life, Moumita Garai, through her poem “Voyage of Youth”, talks about the experiences faced by most students after they step out of college.
Poem VI
Jotting the tricky nature of hope, Nikhil Narayanasa, through his poem “Hope”, explains how he has been deceived by it in his moments of need.
Recalling how hope seems like an oasis when sought but is nothing more than a mirage when desired, the poet talks about how easily most of us fall for it. However, he doesn’t forget to emphasise that this hope motivates us to achieve anything in our lives.
Poem VII
Rhythmically, through his poem “To Be A Writer”, poet Prakhyat Chatla expresses his desire to be a writer while explaining his reasons as to why he hasn’t succeeded in his pursuit. He says the goal of being a writer is neither to impress nor to get credit but only to be remembered as an artist forever.
Poem VIII
Mysteriously talking about a fading soul stuck in life consumed by fear about living in the bizarre world it existed in, “Fading Soul” by Rohit Damaraju talks about a soul who isn’t heard and is left to gaze into the darkness with no hope left.
Poem IX
Often life knocks us down when we least expect it. A sense of betrayal smeared within us in who we are and want to be. However, as our ship’s captain, we must focus not on what’s happened but on what’s ahead.
“The Immortal Echo” by Jeevan Kumar Jose & Sebastian Xavier is a poem written with the aspiration to shine the light within us in those moments of despair. It reminds us that the universe has abundance in store there, and we must raise our chins and look ahead to the horizon.
Poem X
It starts with realising that progression is more important than perfection and comprehending that it’s never too late to blend. Though painful initially, continuing on the journey to success pays off when one persists in listening to mind and heart is what poet Shiv Sathyagari pens as his experience on his journey to success through the poem “The Approval”.
Poem XI
Personifying a mountain as an old man, poet Shruti Kishore Sahi pens all she has learned observing him. Mentioning how the mountain stands unmoved in all climates while remaining strong even when the rivers and landslides destroy it, the poet hopes that the human spirit remains as strong as the mountain, especially in the moment of need.
Poem XII
Considering his life to be an unnamed game, poet Sreeraj Kolora mentions how it is his responsibility to sort the rules and win the game before being won over. Dealing with the idea that life is a game through “My Life My Game”, the poet tells the truth that you are either in control of your life or controlled by others.
Poem XIII
Encouraging people to act on their dreams now, poet Vivek Talluri mentions what makes any individual a High-flyer. The poem states that everyone who starts to act now and consistently holds on to their dreams will always be a high-flyer.
Poem XIV
Pondering on “Who Am I?”, poet Santhosh writes his thoughts and ideas explored. In his journey, the poet offers his view on society and education while mapping them to his question to find an answer. While the initial response seems to be that we are nothing more than meat, after a moment of thought, our thoughts seem to be the answer. However, in conclusion, the poet offers who we are in a unique way that defines what we have been doing since the beginning.
Poem XV
In an unprincipled world, people dance to the rhythm of the monkey drum, played by those with influence. Abandoning their moral code, most individuals jump on the bandwagon of not serving a meaningful purpose in their lives. At the same time, a few are always guided by their ethical values.
Society, as it is, does not make it easy for such individuals to continue walking their straight path. Be it a humble debate, workplace politics, or a large-scale political battle; we are constantly faced with the dilemma between ethically correct and profitably convenient. Edlyn D’souza’s sarcastic poem “NOTA” highlights this grim reality that has become part of our everyday lives.
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