Special Section: Pallavi Jain

Pallavi Jain

Realm of dreams 

 I wiggle my tiny toes in the sand 

Standing at the edge of the sea 

The blue blanket of tranquility 

Lulling with its waves

Symphony of frothy, briny water

A canvas of ever- changing colours 

The sea embraces me

Comforting like a mother

Steering my path like a father

The enchanting surface 

Shimmers with celestial beauty of stars

Realm of dreams 

The sea, a treasure trove 

Hiding secrets and countless mysteries 

A magical abyss, yet to be discovered 

The sea is a keeper of ancient lore

A storyteller 

Stories of conflict and struggle 

Shipwreck and survival

Rise and fall 

Sea lets me become a child 

Every time I soak myself in its enormity 

Sea, a reflection of human emotion 

Calm or still 

Turbulent or rigid 

Love or rage

An intricate fabric woven

Show casing the diverse forms of life in its depth 

My heart is the size of an ocean 

I will have to dive in 

To find myself in its depths.

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Bio: "From the language of molecules to the poetry and writing, Pallavi finds harmony in the interconnectedness of all things."

Born in India, former chemistry professor Pallavi is an inspiring figure, seamlessly blending her passions for writing, art, and the environment.

Bilingual poet (Hindi & English) takes her inspiration from nature. Her writings explore human emotions. Pallavi is an active member of various online poetry portals. She had recited her poem at prestigious NCPA, Mumbai. Pallavi also had opportunity to recite her poem at Embassy of India, Bahrain, with poets from Oman and UAE. She has contributed to more than 15 international anthologies

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Setu, November 2025

Poetry: Pallavi Jain

Pallavi Jain

Whirlpool

Whirlpool of life

Fast-paced

Rat race

No pause

No time to contemplate

No time to reason

No time to retire

Stop, stop right there

Do not just survive

Take a moment

Show gratitude for the miracles around

Reflect on the reason of the Existence

Discover the true inner self

Go for a walk, enjoy your own company

Watch the sunrise, the miracle of the universe

Soak in the golden rays, precious treasure on earth

Listen to the sound of birds, the greatest joy

Feel the gentle breeze carrying away all worries

Dwell upon what you have and count your blessings

Uncover the purpose of life, relish the journey

Believe in goodness, the soil where the roots of the soul lie

Meditate a lifetime of peace and harmony and ignite the path of enlightenment.

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Bio: Pallavi Jain resident of pearl of gulf, Bahrain for last 10 years, comes from India. Former chemistry professor is a bilingual poet. She says nature fuels her imagination and creativity. Multifaceted Pallavi has a distinctive personal style which emanates peace. Her poems have been published in local newspapers and in various international anthologies. She has been actively taking part in online as well as offline events. She is a self-taught passionate artist, home remedy blogger, eco warrior and works for various social causes.

Instagram: bhoomi_our_land

Blog: pallavigoa.wordpress.com

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Setu, May 2025

Poetry: Pallavi Jain

Bond

All that was audible was sound of crickets

Rustling of leaves

An owl’s hoot

All I could make out was glowing grey dots

And darkness

I froze, horror stricken

As I heard footsteps approaching

And something growling

Then a shrill sound startled me

Setting off my alarm

Thank fully it was only a dream

As I left my room

I saw everyone in the family room chatting, chirping happily

I stood there Watching them

With an amazing feeling

It is the greatest joy in the world

Knowing that there are people

Who got my back

I am who I am

Without any false façade, around them

In my highest high and lowest low

They always brought comfort through all of it

It is always nice to have someone in my corner

It is normal

To have arguments, frictions

And conflicts of interest time to time

A family endures through millions of emotions

And thousands of feelings

Time might part our ways

But the bond of love keeps us rooted.

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Winter: new beginnings

Once a blooming plant

Is frosted now

The winter has been long and harsh

I am waiting for the fog to clear

And frost to form no more

Now, severe frost bite

Has left a part of the plant dead

I will have to prune the perished

To revive and recover

Whatever is left

Life must go on

Leaving the pain behind

Now that the sun is out

And l am out of the dark alley

I will see some new sprouts, finally

The warm rays

Has brought the plant to life

Flowers are swaying

With the gentle breeze

Soaked with the sweet fragrance

And my soul is appeased.

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Oranges

Looking for someone around

Who will peel the oranges

I wanted to pound

No one can be found

I went out to scout

A neighbour I could hound

Oranges are messy

I must come up with some cogency

An old uncle walked by

At last, my plan I could comply

Childhood memories are like oranges

Peels are bitter

Seeds you must sow

For life to grow

Pulp is sweet

Sometimes sour

Sweet and sour are flavours of life

They say stay away from strife

Do not jive

Simple mantra to thrive

Oranges bring back the memories

Sweetness stays in the heart

Bitterness lingers along

It keeps one grounded

Absurd it may have sounded

They say learn from your past

Keep upright your mast

Memories are lesson

Leave, long lasting impression.

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Bio: Pallavi Jain resident of pearl of gulf, Bahrain for last 10 years, comes from India.

Ex-chemistry professor is a bilingual poet. She says nature fuels her imagination and creativity. Multifaceted Pallavi has a distinctive personal style which emanates peace. Her poems reflect her exquisite personality. Her poems has been published in local newspapers and in anthologies in India and UK. Recently she had presented her poem at NCPA, Mumbai. She is a self-taught passionate artist, home remedy blogger, eco warrior and works for various social causes. Her paintings are ambiguous, general, and abstract as the familiar world around us.

Instagram: bhoomi_our_land

Blog: ybrante.wordpress.com

Blog on home remedies @grandmasecretsrevealed.wordpress.com

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Setu, November 2024