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An acknowledgement .
Ohk.
A conversation ender
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A troll plug.
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a question.
Okay
It’s going to be alright
Okay?

K
An acknowledgement .
Ohk.
A conversation ender
Ok
A troll plug.
okkkk
a question.
Okay
It’s going to be alright
Okay?
Recently a few students of Aligarh Muslim university approached me to record a poetry for their seniors to be played on the last day of their college . This poetry was a gift from the current batch to passing away batch on their farewell.
I loved the gesture and am happy to have been able to contribute
This poetry style was inspired by my older poem : Nostalgia ode to college life and friends
Let me start this post by apologising to Subho for not posting this beautiful poetry of his earlier(It’s been a year ). I had tried recording it at a few instances earlier but failed, the poem is too powerful for me to do full justice and I was not happy with my initial trials, even though this one may not be as excellent as it should be, I hope it atleast does not do injustice to the poem .
Here you go: One Million Magi
Invincible Invincible Invincible, I am,
Immortal Immortal Immortal,I am,
No death, no war, no sorrow, no pain,
all that is bad, all that is wrong,
Happens to other people.
And so it poured ,
Like heavens had given up,
Like it was the end.
The thunder was deafening,
like it wanted to say something,
or prevent something being said.
There was a time I loved the rain,
I danced , I jumped and thumped my chest
But now
I walked slowly,
Clutching the last hope,
Maybe I am drowning.
Maybe , Maybe is the wrong word,
because I know exactly,
The rain hurts when the umbrella is gone.
How long you live
How well you live
does it matter?
How hard you try
How bad you fail
does it matter?
How high you go
How nice it feels
does it matter?
How hard you fought
How fair you were
does it matter?
The choices you make
You think you brood
does it matter?
There is a small box
or a pyre waiting for you
the nothingness
but
does it matter?
Found another poet par excellence, when he recites he not only gives poem a musical touch but also involves his whole body in the process.
His motto is pretty similar to mine, I want to bring poetry to everyone , he wants to make people who hate poetry to love him.
If people love him ,they by extension will love his work which is poetry. Liked this thought….
here is a Ted talk by him..
Recently I shared a list of some of the best poets and poetry performances available on youtube.Music and poetry are not very separate from each other so it would be apt to follow it with some of the best lyrical and beautiful songs (My ratings). These songs have a meaning and a mesmerizing quality that makes them linger in your head for a very long time
So here is a list of some of my favorite songs, yes there are many more which I will share later.
PS:All english songs in this edition
Agreed it is a heart breaking song but man, is it beautiful? .The best way to enjoy is to listen to the live version.Live versions tend to me more soulful and heart touching. James blunt sings accompanied only with a piano and that leads it a sense of simplicity. Beautiful lyrics and beautiful music
And I still hold your hand in mine.
In mine when I’m asleep.
And I will bare my soul in time,
When I’m kneeling at your feet.
Goodbye my lover.
Goodbye my friend.
You have been the one.
You have been the one for me.
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ln8Sj_BDUrs]
I should not be saying much about this song, it just grows on you.Just listen to not just the music but the lyrics,
first para:I suggest you give it a full listen
When you try your best, but you don’t succeed
When you get what you want, but not what you need
When you feel so tired, but you can’t sleep
Stuck in reverseAnd the tears come streaming down your face
When you lose something you can’t replace
When you love someone, but it goes to waste
Could it be worse?Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JI-o25K6B-E]
I think the title of this song by John Mayers explains everything.
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSS0wtjrm1U]
Norah jones possibly has one of the most soothing voices present..
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tu_EJAM8N98]
If I were given an option to wish “I wish that this song was composed by me”, I would select this song without a thought.It is so amazing, its talks about the natural inquisitiveness of a child mixed with a little nerdiness ,a perfect combination. I cannot tell you how much I Love this song, it has been my number 1 for ages
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psuRGfAaju4]
Do you have more songs to recommend? Let me know
Presenting a poem by on of my readers Ankit Gupta
Hostel life hai badi mast
Chuti waale din rehte hai sust
Subah 8 baje ke baad jagna
Phir college ke liye bhagna
Free lec. Me aakar room me sona
Ghar ki yaad me wo chup ke rona
Jaana wo lec. Me 20 minute baad
Padte to hai lekin rehta nahi yaad
Raat ko 2-3 baje ke baad sona
Phir sunder sunder sapno me khona
Corridor ki window se dikhta girls hostel
So, corridor me rehti hai hustle and bustle
Mess ki wo line bhool nahi sakta
Tumhare bin yaaron reh nahi sakta
Dosto ke saath mil baith kar khana
Phir mess se bahar aakar kehna-
Saala kya bakwaskhana bana tha
Karna wo warden ko raat ko tang
Hostel me padai lekin masti bhi sang
Khelna wo corridor me football
Upar se chillana goal goal
Heater pe raat ko magi banana
Doston ko raat ko coffee pilana
Sath baithkar assignment banana
End time pe submit karwana
Paper se pehli raat ko sona
Exam ke sath sapne me khona
Padne likhne ka yahan naam nahi
Masti ke siva koi kaam nahi
Exams ki chinta satati nahi
Girlfriend ki yaad me neend aati nahi
Exam times me notes maangna
Syllabus pe kewal ek najar maarna
Karna wo raat ko girlfriend se baatein
Satai hai raat ko uski yaadein
Room me hoti hai yaaron ki mehfil
Jinke sath hum yaaron jaate hai ghul-mil
Dhona wo kapde chuti waale din
Kaise reh paaunga mai tumhare bin
Room ki safai,sang me padai
Mess me jaate hi ghar ki yaad satai
Lena wo doston se study me madad
Dost koi ruthe to hota hai dard
Room me baithkar carrom khelna
Raani ke piche sankat jhelna
Bhejna wo sms dosto ki band bajana
Ruthe hue dosto ko sms se manana
New year celebration bhool nahi sakta
Without masti yahan koi reh nahi sakta
Dekhna wo raat ko lappy pe filmey
Gungunana raat ko corridor me nagmey
Hostel ki party bhuli nahi jayegi
Sach me yarro tumhari badi yaad aayegi
Karta hu rab se ek hi dua
Hum na ho yarro kabhi bhi juda
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