List of and links to my poems and articles that have won recognition at writing.com |
MY WINNING ITEMS This is a list of items or entries that have won one or more of the following: * A prize in a contest (indicated as "award winner") *An awardicon (indicated as "awardicon winner") * A mention in a newsletter as Editor's Choice (indicated as "Editor's pick") * A merit badge for the writer (indicated as "merit badge winner") * A High Rating , meaning a five star rating by at least five viewers or, its statistical equivalents: 4.5 rating from 10 viewers or more or 4 star rating from 20 viewers or more (indicated as HR) M C Gupta 30 March 2007 A--CONTESTS, FOLDERS, BOOKS FOLDER—INSPIRATIONAL & SPIRITUAL: Award winner—"INSPIRATIONAL & SPIRITUAL:award winner" , 29 June 2003 [Inspirational and spiritual items, including those touching on fate and soul.] BOOK: WAR POETRY: award winner—"WAR POETRY--award winner" , 18 March 2005 [Poems about war in general and US war on terrorism in particular.] FOLDER--WOMEN'S AND GENDER ISSUES: awardicon winner-- "Invalid Item" , 2 April 2005 [ Poems regarding women and women's issues, often with cross-cultural perspective.] FOLDER: POEMS ABOUT AGEING—HR, "POEMS ABOUT AGEING" , 5 April 2005 [Poems about the old and ageing--their thoughts, hopes, pains and prayers.] BOOK--FAITH, NATURE & INSPIRATIONAL—HR, "FAITH, NATURE & INSPIRATIONAL" , 11 April 2005 [Inspirational, spiritual, religious and nature items, mainly poems.] BOOK--LOVE POEMS—HR, "LOVE POEMS" , 11 April 2005 [ This is one item where no description is needed!] BOOK--BILINGUAL POETRY BOOK—HR, "BILINGUAL POETRY BOOK" , 12 April 2005 [Bilingual poems: English poems with their Hindi/Urdu original, both in rhyme and meter.] BOOK--MISCELLANEA—HR, "MISCELLANEA" , 24 April 2005 [All that does not fit in or spills out of other folders or books] CONTEST: POETRY IN RHYME AND RHYTHM CONTEST: award winner—"POETRY IN RHYME - RHYTHM CONTEST-winner" , 1 October 2005 [A monthly contest for formal poetry in rhyme and meter.] FOLDER--WOMEN'S ISSUES: awardicon winner–"WOMEN'S ISSUES" 11 May 2007 [ Contains two folders and a book related to women's and gender issues.] CONTEST--FIVE STAR POETRY CONTEST: HR—"FIVE STAR POETRY CONTEST:editor's choice" , 7 September 2008 [A monthly contest to reward the best poem out of 5-star poems.] FOLDER—SOCIAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, GENDER ISSUES: Editor's pick –"SOCIAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, GENDER ISSUES:pic" , 19 September 2008 [ Items, mainly poems, on social issues] B. INDIVIDUAL ITEMS-- 2003: FANCY OR GESTURE?—Bilingual poem--HR. "FANCY OR GESTURE?-bilingual,award winner" , 13 March 2003 [Uncertainty in the lover's mind regarding real intentions of the beloved.] A DAY WILL COME: award winner -"A DAY WILL COME: bilingual--award winner" 1 April 2003 [Poem written on thirteenth day of Iraq war] FROZEN FLAME: award winner -"FROZEN FLAME: bilingual--award winner " , 21 April 2003 [Describes how Love has metamorphosed the lover/beloved--a bilingual poem] GRACE-HR, "Invalid Item" , 30 May 2003 [The sun and the moon and the stars have a message for man.] MY WIFE-MY TEACHER--award winner "Invalid Item" , 3 June 2003 [Bereaved husband reminisces about wife and thereby understands her more.] HYPOCRISY: editor's choice—"Invalid Item" , 6 June 2003 [Hypocrisy of a high- brow champion of human rights.] SILENT VOICES: award winner "Invalid Item" , 15 June 2003 [Poem describing the feelings of an old man in the home for the aged] A TEAR'S JOURNEY: award winner--"Invalid Item" , 16 June 2003 [Describes how the memory of love wells up in heart and journeys down the eyes] LAKESIDE MEMORIES: award winner—"LAKESIDE MEMORIES: award winner" , 27 June 2003 [Describes the painful memories of a girl who has lost her love.] CALL OF THE HEART: a ghazal--HR "CALL OF THE HEART--a ghazal" , 28 June 2003 [Describes the reminiscences of someone who lost his love for ever] HASTA LUEGO--award winner "HASTA LUEGO--award winner" , 29 June 2003 [Beloved bids farewell to the lover called to battlefield] THANK GOD--awardicon winner "Invalid Item" , 29 June 2003 [Describes why we should be thankful to god for all that he has given us] HEART OF STONE: award winner--"HEART OF STONE: award winner" 5 July 2003 [A soldier in Iraq speaks out his heart to the poet] WHO AM I--SIX QUESTIONS –HR, " WHO AM I?--SIX QUESTIONS" , 26 July 2003 [Answers to questions like: WHO am I? WHENCE I came? WHY I came? etc.] A TEAR FOR A SOLDIER: award winner--"A TEAR FOR A SOLDIER: award winner" , 1 August, 2003 [A soldier sacrificed his life and his beloved sacrificed her love.] WHAT IS A GHAZAL AND HOW TO WRITE IT--HR "WHAT IS A GHAZAL AND HOW TO WRITE IT?" , 7 Aug 2003 [Tells about a ghazal and how to write it, with practical examples and question-answers,] FAILURE IN LOVE--HR, "FAILURE IN LOVE--after Goldsmith" , 10 August 2003 [ A serious parody patterned on Oliver Goldsmith's poem "Woman"] MANGO--award winner. "MANGO--award winner" , 10 August 2003 [About the most famous, tasty and exotic tropical fruit, Mango.] HOW TO ORGANIZE A CONTEST: award winner. "HOW TO ORGANIZE A CONTEST: award winner" , 15 August 2003 [Lessons learnt by organising contests on writing.com] DEW AND TEARS--award winner "DEW AND TEARS--award winner" , 18 August 2003 [Tricked in love, the beloved spends the night by the window, mingling tears with dew] I MISS YOU--award winner "I MISS YOU--award winner" , 22 August 2003 [In memory of my wife who is no more.] WHO IS GOOD OR BAD?—Editor's choice –"WHO IS GOOD OR BAD?--Editor's choice" , 27 August 2003 [Futility of judging others as good or bad.] AN ODE TO MY MOTHER--award winner "AN ODE TO MY MOTHER--award winner" , 28 August 2003 [A real dream describing how the spirit of my mother dying 12000 miles away visited me] KISSING THE TEARS--award winner "KISSING THE TEARS--award winner" , 29 August 2003 [Love a woman? Kiss her tears.] A PROSTITUTE'S CHILD: award winner---"A PROSTITUTE’S CHILD--award winner" 31 August 2003 [Conversation with the child, whose mother takes to prostitution to support him]. A LIFE GONE--HR "A LIFE GONE" , 5 September 2003 [The agony of a mother who has aborted her baby] THE FIRST STONE: A ballad--award winner "THE FIRST STONE: A ballad--award winner" , 6 September 2003 ["He that is without sin among you, let him cast the first stone at her".] FIRST LOVE - HR. "FIRST LOVE" , 10 September 2003 [Unforgettability of the first love, which etches the heart for ever.] AN ODE TO DEATH—"AN ODE TO DEATH" , 10 September 2003 [Death brings peace and takes us to God--why be afraid of it?] GENDER FRAUD--HR "GENDER FRAUD" , 18 September 2003, [The voice of universal womanhood--protest against unequal treatment] I MISS SOMETHING--HR " I MISS SOMETHING" , 19 September 2003 [Introspections of a husband--Men take women for granted. Reciprocation is essence of love.] AN ODE TO THE ROSE--award winner "AN ODE TO THE ROSE—award winner" , 2 October 2003, [Rose, like the wearer of the Crown of Thorns, is revered because it bears the thorns.] AN ODE TO PATIENCE--editor's pick "AN ODE TO PATIENCE:editor’s choice" , 5 October 2003, [Virtues of patience at various phases of life] CUNNING TURTLE: A BALLAD---Editor's pick. "CUNNING TURTLE: A BALLAD-Editor's choice" 5 October 2003 [A fun poem for children. How the turtle got his bride!] CRAZY MEN: award winner --"CRAZY MEN: award winner" , 12 Ocober 2003 [Men are prone to say that women are crazy. Here is an alternate viewpoint.] FALLING LEAVES: a haiku--award winner. "FALLING LEAVES: a haiku--award winner" 14 October 2003 [Departure of the nurtured] DROPPED LEAVES: a haiku--award winner. "DROPPED LEAVES: a haiku--award winner" , 14 October 2003 [Departure of the loved ones ] MY DESTINY: a kyrielle--award winner. "MY DESTINY: a kyrielle--award winner" , 14 October 2003 [Destiny in love] HARVEST MOON--award winner "HARVEST MOON--award winner" , 19 October 2003 [Two young hearts at the start of their journey] NOOSE: HR " NOOSE" , 21 October 2003 [Frustration of a wife when the husband has no time or thought for her and home] I CANNOT LET IT GO: editor's choice—"I CANNOT LET IT GO: editor’s choice" , 22 October 2003 [Lover still waiting for the beloved, who has broken the heart, to return.] DIWALI, THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS: a naga uta poem--Award winner. "DIWALI, FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS: award winner" , 25 October 2003 [The story of Ram and the biggest Indian Hindu festival, Diwali. A Naga Uta poem.] ASSAULT: award winner--"ASSAULT: award winner" , 29 Ocober 2003 [Thoughts of a woman assaulted] INNER PEACE: Editor’s choice—"INNER PEACE: Editor's choice" , 9 November, 2003 [Describing the fury of rivers flowing into sea, which remains calm like a sage.] VALUE OF LOVE---award winner, "VALUE OF LOVE--award winner" , 13 November, 2003 [Value of one's love, realized too late.] HESITATION--editor's choice "HESITATION--editor's choice" , 15 December, 2003 [Man proposes, woman disposes--Thoughts in lover's mind after he has proposed] 2004: AN ODE TO CRICKET--award winner--"AN ODE TO CRICKET--award winner" , 24 April, 2004 [An ode to cricket [India is one of the eight countries that play test cricket] AN ODE TO INDO-PAK CRICKET: award winner--"AN ODE TO INDO-PAK CRICKET: award winner" , 24 April, 2004 [The story of Indo-Pak cricket match, 2004] WRITER'S BLOCK--HR "WRITER’S BLOCK" , 1 May, 2004 [Introspections of a writer or, rather, of his pen] STORM--award winner "STORM--award winner" , 7 May 2004 [ Love, whether we lose or win, always raises storm within] US, DEMOCRATIC!--award winner, "US, DEMOCRATIC!—award winner" , 9 May 2004 [An appeal to democratic US, defender of human rights] MARY HAD A LITTLE LAMB--HR "MARY HAD A LITTLE LAMB" , 30 May 2004 [The frog prince story, grafted on Mary and her little lamb] HEAVENLY COUPLE--HR "HEAVENLY COUPLE" , 11 June 2004 [Husband and wife meet in heaven.] THE VOICE WITHIN: Editor's pick—"THE VOICE WITHIN: Editor's choice" , 10 August 2004 [Don't despair silence. Background noise removed, inner voice becomes audible.] FRIENDSHIP BETRAYED-- Editor's choice. "FRIENDSHIP BETRAYED-- Editor’s choice" , 27 August 2004 [Describing how I felt when someone withdrew from friendship for no apparent reason] HUSBANDS AND DOGS--HR "HUSBANDS AND DOGS" , 31 August 2004 [Do husbands lead a dog's life? How does a husband compare to a dog?] JUDGE NOT—HR: "DON'T JUDGE OTHERS" , 11 September 2004 [A plea for equality of religions and avoiding religion based war] THANKS MOM--award winner "THANKS MOM--award winner" , 15 September 2004 [What an aborted girl says to her mother!] LITTLE BUDS--HR "LITTLE BUDS" , 15 September 2004 [An ode to the innocence of children, especially the female.] FAREWELL: a ghazal--Award Winner, "FAREWELL:a ghazal--Award Winner" , 3 October 2004 [Reflections and realization after decades of worldly sojourn] ALBATROSS-award winner, "ALBATROSS--award winner" , 17 October 2004 [A conversation between the poet and the albatross of "Rime of the ancient mariner"] DEATH AND DESTINY: a pantoum poem—Editor's pick, "DEATH & DESTINY: a pantoum-Editor's pick" , 20 December 2004 [Strive on God-destined path. Being afraid of death is straying from that path.] MERRY CHRISTMAS: a pantoum --award winner "MERRY CHRISTMAS:a pantoum —winner" , December 21, 2004 [Christmas greetings!] CHRISTMAS CALL: award winner-- "CHRISTMAS CALL: award winner" , 25 December 2004 [A US soldier in Iraq remembers Christmas and his love] MELANCHOLY: editor's choice— "MELANCHOLY: editor's choice" , 28 Dec 2004 [A poem written for a friend whose fiancee had left him.] 2005 NEW YEAR WISH: a sonnet—Editor's choice, "NEW YEAR WISH: a sonnet--Editor's choice" , 4 Jan 2005 [Why I don't send greetings. A sonnet where each line starts with the end word of the last.] WHAT IS POETRY?—a sonnet--HR "WHAT IS POETRY?—a sonnet" , 13 February, 2005 [Poetry is that soothes the heart.] I WISH YOU WERE ONLY MINE: a triolet--award winner " I WISH YOU WERE ONLY MINE: a triolet—award winner" , 12 March 2005, [A small, cute, 8 line French form] WHEN THE DAY IS DONE-Award winner "WHEN THE DAY IS DONE-Award winner" , 12 March 2005 [Thoughts in the evening of life, when the day is done.] THE MORTAL DREAM: an acrostic—award winner—"THE MORTAL DREAM: acrostic—award winner" , 12 March 2005 [The poet dreams that he is in the grave. And, he muses.......] INDEPENDENCE--HR—" INDEPENDENCE" , 18 March 2005 [Woman's resolve to claim her independence.] FIVE FACES OF MARTHA: award winner ("FIVE FACES OF MARTHA: award winner" , 18 March 2005 [Thoughts of the doctor, nurse, husband, insurance agent and lawyer when Martha dies] PLEASE TAKE ME--award winner. "PLEASE TAKE ME--award winner" , 22 March 2005 [A young boy beseeches a lady visiting an orphanage] SIT IN MY LAP:award winner - "SIT IN MY LAP" , 23 March 2005 [A child and his / her cat] WATER DROP: a sonnet--award winner. "WATER DROP: a sonnet--award winner" . 28 March 2005 [On the grave water scarcity in some parts of the world.] THE SECRET OF MY POEMS: Editor's choice--"THE SECRET OF MY POEMS--Editor's choice" , 29 March 2005 [How and why I write poetry] FOLLY--a ghazal--award winner "FOLLY—a ghazal--award winner" , 2 April 2005 [Where ignorance is bliss, it is folly to be wise--the happy world of fools!] MISS FOLLY: a ghazal—Award winner, "MISS FOLLY: a ghazal" —2 April 2005 [Written for a slam poetry contest.] RECEDING LIGHT:an acrostic--award winner "RECEDING LIGHT:an acrostic--award winner" , 5 April 2005 [Brilliance must not burn. Be modest and sing His praise.] YESTERDAY'S NEWSPAPER--award winner "YESTERDAY’S NEWSPAPER--award winner" , 11 April 2005 [Moral support to the yesterday's newspaper, on its feeling discarded] SEER OF THE DEAD--award winner "SEER OF THE DEAD--award winner" , 11 April 2005 [Travails of a peasant who develops psychic powers of a seer of the dead] HAVE FAITH AND HOPE:an acrostic- winner "HAVE FAITH AND HOPE:an acrostic- winner" , 19 April 2005 [Don't lament that life's glass is half empty. Have hope and faith that it will be full.] TWO BASIC QUESTIONS--HR "TWO BASIC QUESTIONS" , 21 April 2005 [Answers to: Is there a God? What is man's purpose in life?] HOW TO WRITE AN ACROSTIC: an acrostic--Edpick—"HOW TO WRITE AN ACROSTIC-acrostic,edpick" , 22 April 2005 [Do’s and don’ts & a demonstration of writing an acrostic around this title.] THE LIVING DEAD: an acrostic-- winner "THE LIVING DEAD: an acrostic-- winner" , 8 May 2005 [A cemetery is a temple of living souls.] HUMAN MONSTERS--award winner "HUMAN MONSTERS: acrostic--award winner" , 11 May 2005 [Of those in a human body, without a heart, whose soul is sold to the devil] MOUNTAINS--award winner "MOUNTAINS--award winner" , 11 May 2005 [About those lofty, serene, eternal giants!] HE FELT THE SHADOW: acrostic--a winner "HE FELT THE SHADOW: acrostic--a winner" , 17 May 2005 [Departed wife's soul visits the husband.] HEAVEN AND HELL--award winner "HEAVEN AND HELL--award winner" , 28 May 2005 [We assign ourselves to heaven or hell, as per our own deeds.] WAR CEMETERY: award winner--"WAR CEMETERY: award winner" , 30 May 2005 [At the grave of the unknown soldier] BURIED ALIVE IN THE SHADOW-award winner "BURIED ALIVE IN THE SHADOW-award winner" , 31 May 2005 [ Memories of the last moment] DEAR ANONYMOUS: HR—"DEAR ANONYMOUS" , 7 June 2005 [Pleading against sending anonymous hate reviews that are maliciously low rated.] THE FAT LAZY BOY: award winner--"THE FAT LAZY BOY: award winner" , 16 June 2005 [What happens when we eat too much and work too little--a poem without I,M and N] I DO NOT WISH TO BE KNOWN: award winner—" I DO NOT WISH TO BE KNOWN: award winner" , 5 July 2005 [A desire to remain aloof and alone, uninvolved and unknown] HEARTS AND SPACESHIPS: a sonnet—award winner. "HEARTS AND SPACE SHIPS: a sonnet--winner" , 8 July 2006 [Rather than launch spaceships, men should launch kindness in their hearts.] SPOUSAL LIES: award winner--"SPOUSAL LIES: award winner" , 29 Sept. 2005 [What the husband says-- to her and to himself] HAVE FAITH IN HIM: award winner—an abcedarius. "HAVE FAITH IN HIM: winner-an abcedarius" ,1 October 2005 [An alphabetical poem in rhyme.] HALLOWEEN: a sonnet (Editor’s choice)— "HALLOWEEN: a sonnet (Editor’s choice)" , 26 October 2005 [The departed spirits visit us on this day.] CHRISTMAS: a cinquain--award winner--"CHRISTMAS: a cinquain--award winner" , 22 December 2005 [Christmas calls for reflection, not mere jubilation] 2006 IN VAIN I LOVED AND GAVE MY HEART-winner "IN VAIN I LOVED AND GAVE MY HEART-winner" , 1 February 2006 [Frustration in love] PATRIOTISM: award winner—"PATRIOTISM--award winner" , 26 February 2006 [Doubts in the mind of a veteran.] PICK UP THE DICE: a sonnet, Award Winner—"PICK UP THE DICE: a sonnet- Award Winner" , 27 February 2006 [Sitting and thinking does not take one anywhere.] BROKEN HEART: award winner-- "BROKEN HEART--award winner" . 5 March 2006 [ It may not have been broken if........... ] A SOLDIER'S WISH: award winner--"A SOLDIER’S WISH--award winner" , 7 March 2006 [A dying soldier's wish] GENDER STRIFE: a Lune poem, award winner—"GENDER STRIFE: Lune poem- award winner" , 6 April 2006 [ The battle of sexes, in five lunes.] FROZEN FLAME: a sonnet—award winner. "FROZEN FLAME: a sonnet--award winner" , 9 April 2006 [Sublimation of unrequited love.] TEACH ME TO WHISPER: award winner— "TEACH ME TO WHISPER: award winner" , 19 April 2006 [A prayer to the Lord.] LITMUS TEST: editor's choice—"LITMUS TEST--editor's choice" , 25 April 2006 [Mahatma Gandhi's litmus test.] ADAM AND EVE: award winner--- "ADAM AND EVE: award winner" , 5 May 2006 [If this world ends and Adam and Eve are born again.] SCANSION: the basics--HR "SCANSION--the basics" , 1 June 2006 [What is scansion? How and why is it done?] WORK: award winner— "WORK: award winner" , , 10 July 2006 [Too much work and no play.] I SHED A TEAR: a sonnet-- award winner--"I SHED A TEAR: a sonnet-- award winner" , 13 September 2006 [Shedding a tear for humanity] CLOUDS OF GLOOM: award winner—"CLOUDS OF GLOOM: award winner" , 13 September 2006 [When in adversity, don't be despondent. Repent your follies and the inner voice will guide you.] SATAN IN MY SOUL: award winner —"SATAN IN MY SOUL: award winner" , 14 September 2006 [A soul marked by Satan.] SLICE OF PAIN: award winner—"SLICE OF PAIN: award winner" , 26 September 2006 [Pain and gain always remain. Let not pain cause disdain.] I LOVE AUTUMN: an acrostic—award winner, "I LOVE AUTUMN: an acrostic— winner" , 7 October 2006 [An autumn scene.] DON'T MAKE ME A WOMAN: a sonnet--Merit badge winner. "DON’T MAKE ME A WOMAN: a sonnet" . 19 October 2006 [Feelings of many women in a male dominated world.] I THANK YOU, GOD: award winner--"I THANK YOU, GOD: award winner" , 27 October 2006 [A thank you note to God in the background of today's war] HAPPY THANKSGIVING: an acrostic—award winner. "HAPPY THANKSGIVING:acrostic-winner" , 29 October 2006 [Thanking God for the bounty He has given.] CLEOPATRA: award winner—"CLEOPATRA: award winner" , 11 November 2006 [The glory, power, loves and intrigues of Cleopatra—a historical perspective] GLOBAL WAR ON TERROR: an essay-- award winner, "GLOBAL WAR ON TERROR: essay, winner" , 12 November 2006 [What is the truth behind this favourite euphemism of George Bush?] WINTER: a Malayan pantoum—award winner, "WINTER: a Malayan pantoum—winner" ,17 November 2006 [The winter approaching.] HOW TO WRITE AN ARTICLE: award winner "HOW TO WRITE AN ARTICLE: double awardee " , 18 November 2006 [ Ten practical tips about how to write a good article] THANKSGIVING: an acrostic—award winner. "THANKSGIVING: an acrostic--award winner" , 20 November 2006 [Being thankful to Him--an acrostic on Thanksgiving.] ROBIN HOOD: a sonnet—award winner—"ROBIN HOOD: a sonnet—award winner" , 21 November 2006 [Why Robin Hood is remembered till today.] A DISTANT MEMORY: award winner –"A DISTANT MEMORY--award winner" , 2 December 2006 [Memories of the lost life partner.] A SUMMER KISS: award winner—"A SUMMER KISS: award winner" , 3 December 2006 [The kiss that lasted an eternity.] CHRISTMAS MESSAGES: award winner--"CHRISTMAS MESSAGES: award winner" , 6 December 2006 [The messages that Christmas brings] ZEROING IN ON THE TRUTH: an ABCeDarius poem, award winner--"ZEROING IN ON THE TRUTH:ABCeDarius, wins" . 10 December 2006 [The secret of happiness in life is to curb desire.] AN INTERLOPER: award winner—"AN INTERLOPER: award winner" , 14 December 2006 [Role of USA in the Iraq war.] FOOLS AND ANGELS: award winner - "FOOLS RUSH WHERE.........: award winner" , 14 December 2006 [Fools rush where angels fear to tread] IMAGINARY ENEMIES: award winner-- "IMAGINARY ENEMIES: award winner" 15 December 2006 [Some imagine WMD's and enemies where none exist] 2007 WITHIN MY OWN SELF: award winner - "WITHIN MY OWN SELF: award winner" , 30 January 2007. [What I found cluttered up in my mind] WRITING POETRY: Basic guidelines--HR "WRITING POETRY--Basic guidelines" , 13 February 2007 [Practical tips for writing poetry] BLEEDING EARTH: award winner--"BLEEDING EARTH: award winner" 17 February 2007 [Man ought to nurture earth as it is nurturing man, but is bleeding it instead] A ROAD GOING NOWHERE: award winner—"A ROAD GOING NOWHERE--award winner" , 28 February 2007 [A road paved with desires can't lead to contentment.] PRESUME NOT: award winner--"PRESUME NOT: award winner" 2 March 2007 [Built on Shakespeare's Famous Quote:"Presume not that I am the thing I was."] MY POEMS: award winner--"MY POEMS--award winner" 4 March 2007 [How I write my poems, or, how do they get written] BRAIN WAVES: award winner--"BRAIN WAVES--award winner" , 5 March 2007 [The brain receiving waves from outside may be a scientific reality] DECEPTION AND LOVE: award winner--"DECEPTION AND LOVE: award winner" , 5 March 2007 [Does one deceive others or oneself?] A FLICKER OF LIGHT: a sonnet--award winner--"A FLICKER OF LIGHT:sonnet--award winner" 9 March 2007 [As I grope and falter in darkness, He shows me light and holds my hand] BLUE SKY AND DARK SHADOWS: a sonnet--award winner. "BLUE SKY AND DARK SHADOWS: sonnet" 9 March 2007 [Memories of the past, retained by one of the lovers] ALL I HAVE TO DO IS DREAM: award winner-- "ALL I HAVE TO DO IS DREAM: award winner" 13 March 2007 [The poet's dream of a peaceful world] A SONG I ONCE SANG: a sonnet--Award winner. "A SONG I ONCE SANG:sonnet—Winner" , 22 March 2007 [A song sung once, that can't be sung again] AN ODE TO MUSIC: award winner--"AN ODE TO MUSIC: award winner" , 26 March 2007 [Nature's music is its eternal language, scripted in the calmness of the mind] THE INDIAN REVOLUTION: award winner--"THE INDIAN REVOLUTION: award winner" , 26 March 2007 [How India won its freedom] QUEST FOR IMMORTALITY: award winner--"QUEST FOR IMMORTALITY: award winner" , 27 March 2007 [Immortality of man, though not his physical body, may be achieved this century] MOVE ON %uF04A: award winner-"MOVE ON:)--Award Winner" , 30 March 2007 [Move on in life and enjoy. Don't fret about avoidable problems and issues]. OH, WHAT SHALL I DO WITH MY HEART?--award winner: "OH, WHAT SHALL I DO WITH MY HEART-winner" , 31 March 2007 [Feelings in the aftermath of heartbreak] I HAVE BECOME THE DEATH NOW:award winner--"I HAVE BECOME THE DEATH NOW:award winner" , 3 April 2007 [The effect of the nuclear bomb, recounted by Oppenheimer, quoting Gita] AN ODE TO LAUGHTER: a sonnet--award winner. "AN ODE TO LAUGHTER: a sonnet--winner" , 3 April 2007 [There is much to laughter. There is scientific proof that it peps both mind and body.] COLOUR BLINDNESS: award winner--"COLOUR BLINDNESS--award winner" 3 April 2007 [The unseen suffering of a colour blind person] THEN THERE WAS NOTHING: award winner--"THEN THERE WAS NOTHING--award winner" , 3 April 2007 [The unknown love] REAWAKENING NATURE: an acrostic--award winner, "REAWAKENING NATURE: an acrostic--winner" , 5 April 2007 [An acrostic built on the words: REAWAKENING NATURE] CHILDHOOD MEMORIES: a sonnet--award winner. "CHILDHOOD MEMORIES: sonnet--Award Winner" , 7 April 2007 [A bizarre memory of my early school days] ANCIENT WISDOM: editor's choice —"ANCIENT WISDOM: editor's choice" , 13 April 2008 [Two aspects of nature.] TIME KNOWS: award winner--"TIME KNOWS: award winner" , 19 April 2007 [It is Time that determines fate. But, does Time rule the heart as well?] SHACKLES OF LOVE: award winner--"SHACKLES OF LOVE: award winner" , 22 April 2007 [Self-inflicted bonds of love] BIRTHDAY THOUGHTS: a sonnet--award winner. "BIRTHDAY THOUGHTS: a sonnet-award winner" , 6 May 2007 [A birthday does not bring much of a cheer to an old man.] I SURRENDER TO YOU: award winner--"I SURRENDER TO YOU: Award Winner" , 8 May 2007 [Surrender to Him and He will save you.] OF MOTHERS: award winner---"OF MOTHERS: award winner" , 17 May 2007 [Mother God, Mother Earth, other mothers--all are ignored by ungrateful man]. THE COLOURS OF SILENCE: award winner--"THE COLOURS OF SILENCE" ,17 May 2007 [Silence is not mere non-uttering of words.] MEMORIES: award winner--"MEMORIES--award winner" , 19 May 2007 [We can't help past memories of love held back. Yet, we can take better care of the present.] MY FAVOURITE TOY: award winner-- "MY FAVOURITE TOY--award winner" , 23 May 2007 [A toy, which has made me its own toy.] BODY AND SOUL: editor's choice--- "BODY AND SOUL--editor's choice" , 24 May 2007 [I am the Soul. My body is my gift. The path to salvation lies in doing good deeds through my body.] TELEPORTATION: award winner --"TELEPORTATION--award winner" , 25 May 2007 [Possible consequences of teleportation--pleasant as well as unpleasant!] SUMMERS AND WINTERS: a sonnet--award winner, "SUMMERS AND WINTERS: a sonnet---winner" , 25 May 2007 [Winters in the winter of life are harder than in the summer.] LIVE EACH DAY: a sonnet--award winner. "LIVE EACH DAY: a sonnet--award winner" , 4 June 2007 [Begin each day afresh, with new hope and faith] THE SAINTLY MIND: a chronos--award winner. "THE SAINTLY MIND:a chronos--award winner" , 6 June 2007 [What should the mind of a saint be like?] THE NEST: a haiku--award winner. "THE NEST: a haiku--award winner" , 10 June 2007 [Parents should build the home and nurture the children, but not hold on to them.] EMPTY MASK: a sonnet—HR"EMPTY MASK: a sonnet" , 23 June 2007 [All of us wear a mask all the time. Why not discard it?] A MEDICAL DATE: award winner-"A MEDICAL DATE: award winner" , 15 July 2007 [A blind date gone awry.] MY LIFE EVENTS: award winner--"MY LIFE EVENTS: award winner" , 24 July 2007 [The ups and downs in my life] FLYING MACHINES: award winner-- "FLYING MACHINES: award winner" , 1 August 2007 [Solo flights against air currents.] SWEET SIXTEEN: award winner--"SWEET SIXTEEN" , 3 August 2007 [Who knows who will marry her?] LOUDER THAN A SCREAM: an acrostic--award winner. "LOUDER THAN A SCREAM: acrostic--winner" , 3 August 2007 [Complexities of love] JESUS, HAVE MERCY--Award winner. "JESUS, HAVE MERCY: award winner" , 13 October 2007 [Let there be one God, unrivalled, equally for all, not owned by a select few] LOVE AND HEARTACHE-- award winner. "LOVE AND HEARTACHE--award winner" , 31 October 2007 [Without love, what use is heart? Without heartache, what use is love?] I DON'T KNOW IF IT IS LOVE: award winner and Editor's choice, "I DON’T KNOW IF IT IS LOVE:biling winner" , 4 November 2007 [A lover's doubts.] GOOD INTENTIONS: award winner "GOOD INTENTIONS: award winner" , 9 November 2007 [Which is better-- Healthy body? Calm mind? Good intentions? Good deeds?] THE ROAD OF LIFE: a sonnet--Editor's choice. "THE ROAD OF LIFE: a sonnet—Editor’s pick" , 10 November 2007 [The road of life must be traversed, though hard it be.] TEN DOs and DON'Ts IN POETRY-WRITING: award winner--"POETRY WRITING- DO, DON’Ts: winner" , 10 November 2007 [Ten tips about what to do or not to do while writing poetry.] NO TEARS LEFT: award winner-- "NO TEARS LEFT: award winner" , 1 December 2007 [An orphan's tears] FALL TRANSITIONING TO WINTER: an acrostic(HR)—"FALL TRANSITIONING TO WINTER: acrostic " , 2 December 2007 [The slow march of winter, and, Christmas.] I AM OF NO USE: award winner-- "I AM OF NO USE--award winner" , 3 December 2007 [Thoughts of one who has seen abuse.] REFLECTIONS: award winner---"REFLECTIONS: award winner" , 4 December 2007 [Reflections of various types] DECEPTION: award winner--"DECEPTION" , 10 December 2007 [The hold of religion on man] I WOULD WAIT FOR YOU--award winner. "I WOULD WAIT FOR YOU--award winner" , 15 December 2007 [Waiting for a soldier] HAPPY NEW YEAR WISHES: an acrostic--award winner. "HAPPY NEW YEAR WISHES: acrostic--winner" ,18 December 2007 [Wishes for a happy New Year abound. Do they help?] 2008 RECOVERY: award winner--"RECOVERY: award winner" , 2 January 2008 [Recovery from the wounds of love.] AN EMPTY SCREEN: award winner--"AN EMPTY SCREEN: award winner" , 10 February 2008 [The secrets of a beautiful face.] I KEEP MY TEARS: editor's choice--"I KEEP TEARS: editor's choice, twice" , 16 February 2008 [My tears, my possessions, are for me, in my heart.] IMPRISONED HEART: Boonstra Brain Function Form--Award winner. "IMPRISONED HEART: Boonstra brain--Winner" , 16 February 2008 [When mind and body are restricted, heart can't have joy.] TAKE ME TO TOMORROW: award winner--"TAKE ME TO TOMORROW: award winner" , 21 February 2008 [Foget the past. Live each day as it comes. Be hopeful.] THE DOG, THE FROG AND THE THIEF: a sonnet--award winner. "THE DOG, FROG AND THIEF:a sonnet--winner" , 28 February 2008 [A funny sonnet for children.] HAIKU OF HUNGER: award winner --"HAIKU OF HUNGER: award winner" , 28 February 2008 [A hungry man's dream] ONLY WORDS: award winner--"ONLY WORDS: award winner" , 5 March 2008 [Words from heart go to the heart.] DARKEST NIGHT: a sonnet—award winner. "DARKEST NIGHT: a sonnet--award winner" , 8 March 2008 [Thoughts about the night of death.] I REMEMBER WHEN.....award winner--"I REMEMBER WHEN…..--award winner" , 9 March 2008 [When there was less "progress" and less pollution.] WANT AND HAPPINESS: haiku-- award winner."WANT AND HAPPINESS: haikus--award winner" , 14 March 2008 [Wants tend to increase. Happiness comes when want goes.] WHEN LOVELY WOMAN..... award winner-- "WHEN LOVELY WOMAN: 26 word poem-- winner" , 20 March 2008 [Things have changed compared to Oliver Goldsmith's times] GETTING OLDER BY THE MINUTE: award winner-- "GETTING OLDER BY THE MINUTE:award winner" , 23 March 2008 [As I get older, I wait for His call, walking His path.] SPOUSES AND DOGS: award winner -- "SPOUSES AND DOGS" , 8 April 2008 [The difference between a spouse and a dog.] ANCIENT WISDOM: editor's pick-"ANCIENT WISDOM: editor's choice" , 13 April 2008 [Two aspects of nature.] DREAMING OF YOU: award winner-- "DREAMING OF YOU--award winner" , 10 May 2008 [Sweet, but empty, dreams.] ROSES AND THORNS: a haiku—award winner. "ROSES AND THORNS:haiku-award winner" , 15 May 2008 [The pain of love is remembered better through thorns than roses.] FADED ROSE--award winner, "FADED ROSE--award winner" , 16 May 2008 [Roses fade. Memories don't.] DIVINITY AND DIGNITY: haikus—award winner. "DIVINITY AND DIGNITY: haikus" , 17 May 2008 [Haikus of divinity.] SAND IN MY HANDS: award winner --"SAND IN MY HANDS--award winner" , 3 June 2008 [The slipping sand.] LIFE IS NOT DARK: a sonnet—Editor's choice, "LIFE IS NOT DARK: a sonnet--Editor's pic" , 7 June 2008 [Don't despair, have a heart. Aft tonight, new day will start.] AN UNSUNG HERO: award winner---"AN UNSUNG HERO--award winner" , 14 June 2008 [A tribute to the unsung heroes, whose sweat propels the country forward.] I MUST BE DREAMING: award winner --"I MUST BE DREAMING--award winner" , 11 July 2008 [Dreams shattered.] KISS THE DAMSEL: award winner—"KISS THE DAMSEL" , 12 July 2008 [An invocation for the soldiers' march.] MOTHER EARTH: double winner—"MOTHER EARTH--double winner" , 17 July 2008 [Mother Earth's reproach to man.] FROZEN TEAR—HR--"FROZEN TEAR" , 25 July 2008 [A tear frozen in memory forever.] THE CYCLE OF LIFE: haikus, award winner-- "THE CYCLE OF LIFE: haikus--award winner" , 25 July 2008 [Three life phases, in three haikus.] A WRITER'S APPRECIATION: Editor's choice—"A WRITER'S APPRECIATION: Editor's choice" , 25 July 2008 [It is more important for a writer to be read than to be praised.] EMOTIONS AND TEARS: haikus—award winner. "EMOTIONS AND TEARS: haikus--award winner" , 26 July 2008 [Tears deserve respect. They reflect emotions.] WHAT ARE RHYME AND SYLLABLE PATTERNS? Ed-pick —"RHYME AND SYLLABLE PATTERNS--ed-pick" , 28 July 2008 [An article written to answer a query posed by a participant in my context.] FRIENDS LIKE YOU: award winner. "FRIENDS LIKE YOU--award winner" , 1 August 2008 [Enemies are sometimes more straightforward than friends.] REASON WHY I SING: award winner—"REASON WHY I SING--award winner" , 5 August 2008 [I sing to heal my soul, trying to become whole.] SHADOWS OF DARKNESS: award winner--"SHADOWS OF DARKNESS--award winner" , 7 August 2008 [When life is dark, He shows the light.] THE SEVEN SINS: award winner—"THE SEVEN SINS--award winner" , 7 August 2008 [Advice to damsels, so as not to alienate their spouses or boyfriends.] WHEN THE PATH IS LOST: haiku—Award winner. "WHEN THE PATH IS LOST: haikus--Ed-pick" , 15 August 2008 [When it's dark, look inward; you will be taken forward.] ALWAYS DREAMING OF YOU: award winner—"ALWAYS DREAMING OF YOU--award winner" , 15 August 2008 [Dreams that remain but dreams.] NEVER SAY DIE: award winner—"NEVER SAY DIE: award winner" , 17 August 2008 [In face of adversities, keep the head high; never say die.] SUMMER HAIKU: award winner—"SUMMER HAIKU: award winner" , 20 August 2008 [Winter gone, summer is here, and along with it comes cheer.] DREAMER'S WEB: a sonnet—award winner. "DREAMER’S WEB: a sonnet" , 31 August 2008 [The poet, the eternal dreamer dreams, though bleak the future seems.] A STUDENT PICKS A GUN: a sonnet—Editor's pick, "A STUDENT PICKS A GUN: a sonnet--Ed-pick" , 5 September 2008 [About the increasing incidences of campus shootings in USA.] FIVE STAR POETRY CONTEST: editor's choice—"FIVE STAR POETRY CONTEST:editor's choice" , 7 September 2008 [A monthly contest to reward the best poem out of 5-star poems.] THOUGH ALL MAY SEEM LOST: haikus—award winner—"THOUGH ALL MAY SEEM LOST: haikus--winner" , 15 September 2008 [Don't lose courage and faith. Things will change.] EMPTY FRAME: award winner—"EMPTY FRAME--award winner" , 19 September 2008 [An empty frame. In a picture gallery? In the world gallery?-- The body, too, is a frame]. PLEASE TELL ME MY FAULT: award winner—"PLEASE TELL ME MY FAULT--award winner" , 19 September 2008 [You must read it yourself to picture the situation.] THE POOR GRANDMOTHER: a sestina—award winner. "THE POOR GRANDMOTHER: a sestina--winner" , 7 October 2008 [The poor old grandmother in a cold, rain-beaten house, lulling the child to sleep.] WISHING FOR DEATH: award winner—"WISHING FOR DEATH--award winner" , 12 October 2008 [An old man feels it is no more worthwhile to live.] UNPAINTED POT: award winner—"UNPAINTED POT--award winner" , 23 October 2008 [A supplication to God. I am what you made. I strive on the road you gave me.] WHY GRIEVE MY LOVE?—Award winner. "WHY GRIEVE MY LOVE?--award winner" , 13 November 2008 [Departing words of the wife on her death bed.] THE MOUNTAIN ROAD:award winner—"THE MOUNTAIN ROAD: award winner" , 26 November 2008 [Which road to choose? The one up the mountain or the one down to sea?] FOR FREEDOM'S SAKE: award winner—"FOR FREEDOM’S SAKE" , 30 November 2008 [Some of the sacrifices that a soldier makes.] AVENGING THE TWIN TOWERS: award winner —"AVENGING THE TWIN TOWERS--award winner" , 8 December 2008 [Seven years after 9/11, 35000 US troops brave the mountain snow in Afghanistan.] 2009 INTO THE NIGHT I WANDER: award winner—"INTO THE NIGHT I WANDER--award winner" , 21 January 2009 [The corporeal sojourn over, the spiritual starts.] WHAT FIRE CAN WARM A HEART: a sonnet—award winner. "WHAT FIRE CAN WARM A HEART:sonnet-winner" , 20 February 2009 [One must not be daunted by adversity. Both joys and sorrows are a part of life.] WHEN I LOST YOU—HR--"WHEN I LOST YOU" , 11 March 2009 [When I lost you, I lost myself.] DON'T WITHHOLD LOVE: an Ae Freislighe— award winner. "DON’T WITHHOLD LOVE: award winner; " , 14 March 2009 [Let love flow, uninhibited.] AS WATER FALLS: award winner—"AS WATER FALLS-- award winner" , 16 March 2009 [Rocks can be melted by water.] SHADOWS: a sonnet --award winner. "SHADOWS: a sonnet--award winner " , 29 March 2009 [Shadows of gloom, haunted by memories.] AS I SILENTLY MOAN: award winner—"AS I SILENTLY MOAN: award winner" , 6 April 2009 [Dreading the lonely night.] SONNET AND GHAZAL CONTEST: editor's pick—"SONNET AND GHAZAL CONTEST: Closed" , 11 April 2009 [A monthly contest for ghazals and Shakespearean sonnets.] THE VILLAGE FARMER: award winner—"THE VILLAGE FARMER: award winner" , 13 July 2009 [A village farmer imbibes wisdom and sixth sense from nature.] VACATION: an acrostic—winner-– "VACATION: an acrostic--winner" , 20 June 2009 [Vacation: when and where?] TIME MARCHES ON: a sonnet—Editor's choice. "TIME MARCHES ON: a sonnet--Editor's pick" , 22 July 2009 [Time never stops. Don't regret the lost moments. Move with time.] LORDLY POSTURES: HR – "LORDLY POSTURES " , 18 August 2009 [Some people, or nations, believe they are way above others.] LET THE DOGS KEEP ON BARKING: editor's pick -–"LET THE DOGS KEEP ON BARKING: ed's pick " , 22 August 2009 [The caravan goes on.............] ABOUT HINDUISM : Editor's choice– "ABOUT HINDUISM: editor's choice " , 26 August 2009 [Some questions and answers about the nature of Hindu religion.] THANKSGIVING WISHES: award winner—"THANKSGIVING WISHES: award winner" , 17 November 2009 [Wishes sent to a friend on the occasion of Thanksgiving.] HINDUSTAN: an acrostic—award winner—"HINDUSTAN: an acrostic--award winner" , 17 November 2009 [Rise of India or Hindustan is truly a historical event.] WHERE AM I? —award winner: "WHERE AM I? " , 18 November 2009 [The experience of death, being transported to a different world.] SUN'S TRAVAILS: award winner—"SUN’S TRAVAILS: award winner" , 17 December 2009 [The daily journey of the sun.] 2010 FREEDOM: award winner—--"FREEDOM: award winner" , 19 January 2010 ['Freedom for self and subjugation for others' is a dirty game.] THE MESSAGE OF LEAVES--HR--"THE MESSAGE OF LEAVES" , 20 January 2010 [The leaves fall and rise again, thereby giving a message to man.] O, SWEET DREAMS!-- Archimedes Pi Form: award winner —--"SWEET DREAMS: Archimedes Pi Form- winner" , 20 January 2010 [As a maiden sleeps!] IF YOU BE MY VALENTINE: award winner--"IF YOU BE MY VALENTINE: award winner" , 5 February 2010 [Valentine day promises.] THREE MONTHS IN THE USA: HR –"SEVEN MONTHS IN THE USA " , 27 February 2010 [Experiences and thoughts over a 3 month stay in the USA.] A POET’S LIFE: editor’s pick—"A POET’S LIFE: editor's choice" , 8 July 2010 [A poet’s mind is marked by constant background activity.] 2012 WHEN I AM GONE: A sonnet--Winner—"WHEN I AM GONE: A sonnet--Winner" , 4 September 2012 [How others would remember me when I am gone.] GLOBAL WARMING: An Octet--Winner—"GLOBAL WARMING: An Octet--Winner" , 4 September 2012 [The main cause of global warming is excessive burning of fossil fuels.] BROKEN SAILS--A sonnet: Winner—"BROKEN SAILS: A sonnet-- Winner" , 6 September 2012 [We realise our mistakes when it is too late.] C. ENTRIES IN BOOKS FRIENDSHIP v. RELATIONSHIP: genre definitions--award winner "FRIENDSHIP v. RELATIONSHIP: genre definitionsaward winner" SERVING YOU: an acrostic--award winner. "SERVING YOU: an acrostic" 20 December 2005 [Those who care for Him need not care too much for the world] SHATTERED GLASS: an acrostic— Award winner. "SHATTERED GLASS: an acrostic--Award Winner" in Miscellanea 963917, 8 January 2006 IT MUST STALL: an etheree—Award winner —"IT MUST STALL: an etheree--Award winner" in Miscellanea 963917, 8 March 2006 [My slow death must stall.] DOOR OF DEATH: a Kyrielle Sonnet-- award winner "DOOR OF DEATH: a Kyrielle Sonnet-- award winner" LOST DAYS: an acrostic--award winner "LOST DAYS: an acrostic--award winner" I'M A PORCELAIN TEACUP: award winner "IM A PORCELAIN TEACUP: award winner" READER'S BLOCK: award winner, 10 January 2007 "READERS BLOCK: award winner" M C Gupta 30 March 2007 |