Author Archives: Mahadevi Varma

ONLY-THEN – तब

Posted on May 24, 2018 by Mahadevi Varma

Fragility colliding with the void Results in an outcry of suffering, Which spreads evenly across all In our world in need of buffering! Stars maybe dissolving in our time As word-breaths touch each light, In each other we mirror sad … Continue reading →

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DETERMINATION – निश्चय

Posted on May 23, 2018 by Mahadevi Varma

For many nights Darkness bathed, Reddened by day Amber dusk fades; Stars sky of light Hazy and unclear, Swimming sighs Moon now steers!

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EMERGING – आना 

Posted on May 21, 2018 by Mahadevi Varma

Whose voice is it that Is heard as silence wept, Coming from weak souls Her vibrations they slept! Dancing moves of eyes Are fixed with heavy lids, Becoming passive now A tear filled eye forbids.

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DREAM – स्वप्न

Posted on May 16, 2018 by Mahadevi Varma

Mixing diamond-like stars With humble earthly clay, Essences of human pain Dims languid souls at play! Gentle perfumed winds Caressed me in this time, Upon this lonely beach Waves controlled by rhyme.

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MY ASPIRATIONS – मेरी साध

Posted on May 13, 2018 by Mahadevi Varma

Covered eyelid dreams Helps sleepy skies pain, In silently pouring drops Is pain from a heart’s rain; On our harps of anguish A void sings a mute tune, A blend of sighing strings From the stars and moon; These celestial … Continue reading →

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