Hardik Vaidya Poems

A poet's prize is not in recognition.
A poet's prize is not in his poems publication.
A poet's prize is not in how long he is remembered after his death.
A poet's prize is not his poems earning him his bread.
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I was born on 26th of December,
I will Die for certain that's a no brainer.
The Muncipality will issue a death certificate is also a given,
And the date will be between January and December, if you give your kind permission.
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I was sleepless, and then morning dawned.
In the middle of dark well before dawn.
I finally stumbled on the meaning of the word "Darshan"
I do not seek love, lust, flesh, or anything such.
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In one single word, I have to define.
It is not easy, but to strive is my kind.
To give up, is not in my blood,
To rest on my haunches is not what gives me trust.
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We are blessed with a zillion three wheelers.
India is a country bursting with creative tinkers.
The chaps who ply them use them as 5 seaters.
Disney my darling, we have great mind spinners.
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Welcome aboard, she smiled.
I wish she were a she,
Good lord it was he.
Like the elusive myna she spoke,
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What if we outsource the election procedure?
We want no rules broken, all as per the democratic legislature.
All equipment needs to be designed and made in Germany,
All the software needs to be back ended from the States,
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Khwaahish kaa kyaa jataa hai?
Uskaa kyaa thaa, jo use khonaa hai?
Is Holi,
Tumhaaree hathelee par,
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Let my poem kiss you,
Before the Skies seal your lips.
Let my poem pour into your eyes,
Before the oceans drown in them.
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What shall it take,
To write a poem,
That melts the core of ice
Deep down in the womb of Antarctic sheet,
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