Book Review: Aarambh hai Prachand

Aarmabh-ha-prachand

What could be the possible difference between poetry and music? Poetry originated from those bards who used to sing stories and verses while travelling. Poetry turns into music when it's accompanied with musical instrument. In contemporary times, reading poems has become mostly an academic endeavour. Can you recall the last time you picked up any … Continue reading Book Review: Aarambh hai Prachand

50 World’s Greatest Poems Anthology: 327 Pages of Timeless Beauty

Poetry lifts the veil from the hidden beauty of the world. - Percy Bysshe Shelley We all need a bit of poetry in our life. When life becomes prosaic. When rhythm appears missing. When the meter increases. When trying to find reasons. When delving deeper! People do seek suggestions about good books to read pertaining … Continue reading 50 World’s Greatest Poems Anthology: 327 Pages of Timeless Beauty

The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock (translation)

In this poem, I'll attempt the translation of a stanza of the poem J. Alfred Prufrock by TS Eliot. "Let us go then, you and I, When the evening is spread out against the sky Like a patient etherized upon a table; Let us go, through certain half-deserted streets, The muttering retreats Of restless nights … Continue reading The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock (translation)