Poetry: Bhupesh Karmakar

Bhupesh Chandra Karmakar

1. POWERFUL CREATION OF GOD

Nature is a powerful creation of God.

We enjoy our life due to natural beauty.

Sun, moon, and stars are beauty of nature.

Trees birds, and animal are gifts of nature.

Forest is the wondrous beauty on earth.

Sounds of whispering trees amuse us.

Summer, rain, and winter are our life’s beauty.

Ocean, mountain, and sky are miraculous.

Flowers are the greatest gift of nature.

Red rose signifies our love and passion.

Marigold symbolizes auspiciousness.

Lotus flower symbolizes good luck.

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2. BEAUTY OF LIFE

                          

We enjoy beauty of nature, 

sunrise, breeze, and

happiness of relatives.

Our life is too short but

still we keep our grievances 

against someone.

We spend our time laughing, 

crying in the rain and 

during sunshine. 

The beauty of life is when 

we see blossomed flowers 

and hear the birds sing.

The more we live, seems our 

life is in succeeding stage 

from the childhood.

I don’t know the purpose of 

Life, but I feel God gives me 

the strength to overcome 

all obstacles.

***

3.  ROMANTIC SOUL

My soul was craving for love, 

but she thinks I won’t love her.

I was desperate for her affection 

but I was deprived as she thinks 

I didn’t love her on first sight.

She thinks I don’t desire her 

because she was away from me

for a long time.

Making love was not just having 

a relationship which connects two 

peoples’ souls.

My love was like a furious flame, 

I want our love should remain 

forever.

Keeping each other happy is an 

experience of indescribable bliss 

of togetherness that can be sweet 

for romantic souls until the night 

is over.

***

4. CHILDHOOD IS A GOLDEN ERA 

Life is made up of memories, although happy 

childhood was an unforgettable experience. 

The foggy morning, the green fields, the dewdrops 

on the leaves, reminded me about my teenage life.

The untroubled and beautiful atmosphere in village 

is something which I could not find anywhere.  

A mother can only postpone a child’s separation 

from herself but can never put it off forever. 

The bright memories of childhood were really 

unable to stop the tears welling up from my eyes. 

Childhood is the period of dependency which 

usually lasts till the child finishes their education. 

The child’s first day in school is a painful process 

but Childhood is the golden era in one’s life. 

***

5. A FANTASTIC ENVIRONMENT

It was an autumn morning and the air

had slight tinge of coldness.

I was listening to the musical voice of birds,

which gave me pleasantness.

I love the fragrance of fresh air and love

to walk inside park in the morning.

I love to enjoy the sunshine environment,

while sitting inside the park,

The beautiful trees created a pleasurable 

environment in the surrounding,

The morning Sun tickled over each small 

leaf of the park like gold rush.

The sound of fluttering leaves filled the air 

making the mind lively.

I used to walk in that pleasant climate,

and enjoy flattering sounds of peacock.  

I loved to walk smartly when the wind blew

and loved to run inside the park.

I could see birds moving hither and thither

in search of their food inside the park.

Some people are doing exercises and  

some old men are gossiping.

I love to be inside the park to spend my 

retired life comfortably.

I love to socialize with like-minded 

people in this beautiful place.

***

6. A BEAUTIFUL HILLY AREA 

                                    

I could see the scenery of mountain 

which was absolutely breathtaking 

during my Darjeeling trip.

The town is on the opposite hill 

with all its glitzy lights dazzling 

like diamonds in the dark.

In the period of dawn, it was still 

dark and surrounded by a cluster

of leaves looking very strange.

The magic began when the sun came 

out and crimson rays fell on 

the Kanchenjunga range.

The view of the Kanchenjunga

and Darjeeling was the most 

memorable experience of my life.

It was an amazing beauty of 

the mighty Himalayas as the whole

range came out in dazzling white.

Darjeeling town, which is noted 

for its tea industry, has created 

a breathtaking and awakening 

environment to enjoy holiday. 

The cold wind whipped strongly 

around the hilly area and the sun 

was shining brightly.

Each step was an effort when we 

were walking against the wind in

that beautiful valley. 

Life was an endless cyclic order of 

revolving Happiness and sorrow

during the journey to Darjeeling.

***

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Setu, January 2021

Bhupesh Chandra Karmakar

Bhupesh Chandra Karmakar was born on November 1936 and retired from Indian Air Force. After completing his schooling from the Bengali High School in Nowgong (Assam), while studying in Nowgong College, he joined the Indian Air Force early in 1961. He was in the forward areas during the Chinese aggression near Sonitpur and later he was posted to various Air Force bases in India. During his stay at a unit in Barrackpore, West Bengal, he has a chance to pursue higher studies as a private candidate from University of Calcutta in 1970. Having spent his tenure with IAF, he has traveled vastly in India and have picked up a habit of writing by interacting with people, sharing their experiences and reading articles. He continuously penned his thoughts and evolved as an avid reader with compassion to write. He spends most of his leisure time writing about his vision of mystical life in various articles and stories in English.  Over the years he has written few romantic novels and short stories. His traveling to various countries like Singapore, Dubai, UK and US has also inculcated the habit of writing more.

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Poetry: Bhupesh Chandra Karmakar

Bhupesh Chandra Karmakar

1. The time is Flying

I felt time was flying, and realized
that I was getting older.

In childhood, I was carefree, and as I aged,
I realized that I had a lot to achieve
in the time allotted to me.

Planning and balance are the keys to having
a healthy relationship with time.

The trick is in riding time and keeping life
in flow with incremental progress.

As we grow older, we are clear on what
we want to achieve in life.

Life becomes more enjoyable as we get
into the groove and start living it well.

How time treats us depends on how we treat
time and ourselves, as we grow older.

If we engage in pleasurable activities, time
will treat us well and will pass pleasantly.
***


2. My Holi Memories

Holi is a spring festival, which is
celebrated as a mark of victory
of good over evil.

This festival is celebrated to bid
goodbye to winter also.

Holi celebration starts on a full
moon night by lighting a bonfire.

I have many crazy memories
related to Holi festival.

We used to happily play with colors
and water balloons.

I enjoyed Holi a lot especially
 when I was a teenage boy. 

We used to gang up against other
 residents of our society.

My mother would cook mouth-
 watering dishes at home.

I used to wear new dresses and
 visit friends in the evening.
***


3. A Sheer Bliss

It was a blissful environment as dawn
disappeared and the sun rose smoothly.

I could see the flowers blooming in the garden,
some flowers were pink and some were red.

The entire ground was covered with green
grass and roses had spread their branches.

In the beautiful environment, the tiny water
droplets were creating its own enigma.

The new day was beginning, as if it was a
beautiful environment and was sheer bliss.

I could see the birds hopping, dancing
from one branch to another…spreading
joy with their cheerful chirping.

I saw a pigeon flying towards the tree,
and sitting content on the branch.

It was a garden with its sprawling green
landscape and absolutely clean environment.

People were walking, enjoying the first rays
of the sun, the gentle touch of the breeze
and embracing the cheerful chatter of birds.
***


4. Eyes of Lovers

A man having small round eyes, like
those of pigeon is said to be having
good judgment.

The one having eyes like those of
a parrot is often referred to as
an opportunist.

Black, larger luminous eyes indicate
the trusting, simple nature of
their owner.

Soft glowing eyes show intelligence
and blue eyes indicate misleading
character.

Eyes of lovers convey volumes to each
other without letting anyone else into
their secrets.
***


5. Travelling is a break 

Travelling is nothing,
but a welcome break from
a stress-laden work life.

Travelling makes a person wise
and imparts education.

Life is a journey, but it requires
enthusiasm and keen interest.

While travelling, we can make
an effort to acquaint
ourselves with cultural and
social norms.

I travelled to London and enjoyed
the night safari in Singapore.

While traveling, we may
not know the local language,
but we can connect
with people.
***

Setu, July 2020