7. Son

On myself, this tells a personal tale of my youth.

58. Lord Scamp

For animals and their power to intervene for us. "A grace from above that warms deep within - And touches to our marrow - a life truly blessed - To live on this Earth and on verdant greens run".

81. NARMI

Imran (written backwards). "Queer his friends regarded him - a nutcase but good hearted - Who dreamt to change the world lest his dreams be thwarted".

226. Spent

I am more mindfulof my thoughtsnow,I pray all the time that things will become better.

230. Boy Interrupted

I sem to falterlord,do show me grace and the strength to go on,fight a little every day.

232. Cat

I saw a cat on th e terrace ,i wanted to shoutwith delightfor i love animalswith all my heart.

249. Dear Brothers

For four very dear friends who wished the best for me and how its time for me to stop playing the victim and instead come into my own

1. Religious Appeal

Leter on Harmony

2. Tripping

India in 2005

3. Reminders to Advance the Soul

When I first started to expand my thoughts

4. Dear Brother

Fictionalized Furure (The YM Mandate)

5. Reconciling Quality

Thoughts on Quality in Religion - rtying to integrate the static (dogman) from the dynamic (individual)

6. Charter

Fictionalized Furure (The YM Charter)

7. Harmony

The author appeals to God to give man the understanding that all paths lead to him. Let man embrace his brethren, accepting his limitations as he has his, and walk together towards a world filled with love and peace with the understanding that all paths lead to the one same God.

8. For Queen and Country

9. A New Age

Random jottings on a New Age and the thoughts it inspires

10. God et Alii

11. Are good people good enough

12. Religion and Islam

13. Our Values

Truth Alone Triumphs

14. Feeling for Others

15. Dear Fellow Human

16. Fantastic Four

17. Disruptive Republic

18. The Neverending Story

19. Dear Modern Religious Critic

20. Inextricably Linked

21. God Again

Who is God? He is the all loving all-pervading spirit who watches over us and is there in our sad and happy moments. At times we feel abandoned by Him when we really do not understand and accept life with all its ups and downs. In this transient world let's accept and embrace change, let's evolve bearing in mind that his Divine Spark is within each of us in body, mind and spirit.

22. God In India

23. Jump with Faith

Religion is the one area where we clash rather aggressively and furiously with our fellow beings. We are taught to believe that only our faith is right and that all others are wrong or flawed. We are all but swimmers in this vast ocean of spirituality, learning to dive, standing on the diving board, yet reluctant to take the plunge lest our faith and beliefs be ridiculed and condemned. The author implores us to take the plunge and face the future - one which stands for Liberty Brotherhood and Harmony - so let's help create an orchestra out of this battlefield is his plea to mankind.

4. Love Thy Self

Imploring the reader to love him/herself as I beg myself the same

6. Love Again

On the rebound from love and questioning everything.

8. Writer Tick

"What makes a writer tick" - All my sources of Inspiration over the years

13. Sleep Eros

Fictionalized Romance where it takes a couple a whole year of bonding before igniting the sexual spark.

19. Letters Jun2017

3 separate essays for 3 people (at the hospital)

20. Grace

Another random trip on a day at the hospital

21. Affirmation

Imran's personal affirmation in 2017

24. Inspired Teaching

Written for Edlusion, my former employer, this underscores the need for inpired teaching - seeing it as a calling rather than yet another profession.

27. Join Us

The YM Join Us Video of 2018

4. Software Making

252. Embrace the Morrow

A poem that begs us to brood not in the past (when we were in love). "I know its not easy but on letting go, we're choosing life - And not dwelling unnecessarily on highs from our past - Letting go is healing, the past cut away as by a knife - Instead we focus on the now and build a future to last"

262. Careworn

About a man whose spent and feeling a little careworn.

268. The Van

If evolving is a struggle, this poem sees me coming to terms with my part as an observer, not a doer. The vanguard or fountainhead of human progress.

287. Band of Poets

On a WhatsApp group, I began with "I joined a group of people - we all shared one thing in common... 'Twas a love of words, words that spoke to a body's heart... We drenched ourselves in poetry for that fueled our imagination... We'd speak of the human condition - this dialogue was our art"

288. Needs

Same Group - "I swear to thee, this above all... We need to learn to stand tall... For this world needs giants again... People who serve with no thought for gain"

295. Roots

Thinking of the women I have loved. I try not to let it show, but theres pain all over. "A friend with a silver tongue wished me good company... But that ended in disaster, I have since willed my way on"

314. Shoots

I've searched for a woman to love till eternity,now tim to discover what is serenity.

316. Hands

37 years have left him bone weary, he now begs a saviour to walk together.

320. Run On Empty

Run on Empty folks, the time is near, when all we need are the unfettered mind and a fierce valiant spirit.

322. Redound

He'd a special work that to the lord would redoundthe timeless work of the GITA,UNITING HIS ONLY MISSION.

330. Grew

When losing a parent, we hit a new low and our feelings get all jammed up. How will this raw grief bring about a catharsis for us?

332. Pray

Like the masters say - we should FREE ourselves from all LIMITATIONS and SOAR ON HIGH in SERVICE to the DIVINE.

345. Hey You

Using the Imperative - "Hey You", this poem addresses humanity from the viewpoint of 5 different spiritual figures.

357. Ground Zero

As I hit "ground zero" at ByTwo Studios, this medley sees me trying to set words to the tune of 5 different Pink Floyd Songs

399. Spent2

For a dear friend whose very peaceful future was and is being threatened. I do not agree with her decision not to go down with guns blazing, but respect the strength she has for choosing that. "My advice to you, all friends - is to just recover fast and keep moving - we know this life as bumpy, yet chose it, so make it one of giving"

410. ianamazi

Written for an open mic, but couldn't go. One way to introduce myself...

413. Warriors2

"So follow the impulse in your heart dear soldier, extend the olive branch... And let a new spirit of oneness take hold of this planet."

419. Nestled

"He's done with the old life, it's time to plan and be more effective, As friends tell him he's worthy of being counted with the rest."

451. Cradle

A personal note to babies and children everywhere, written for Renaissance

452. Gumption

Another note to toddler's and youth, this one with a final note to parents to always be mindful about life. Also written for Renaissance

455. Lovely

Care for one another as we can do, with love. Uplifted, as on a starry, starry night, we look above.

456. Forgot

In all my madness and insecurity, I've always forgotten to pray for and be kind to the ones that love me so.

459. A Whole New World

Oh, absolute mirth at the thought of the battles of life to be fought.

462. Wildmore

A landmark poem as I start releasing that pent up anger and write with a new force of feeling / authneticity instead of sugar coaring everything.

479. Nothing

A contemplative poem thanks to my uncle Chalam

481. Sorry

An apology to friends for being obtuse.

482. Strove

"we could be perfection"

483. Beach

"Making love in the morning sun in some Of my earliest essays as I revelled in your beauty, In your warmth with a sense frolicsome."

486. Niyat2

Will this boy one day become a "World Stirrer and Shaker"?

490. Back To Life

"At new beginnings, I'd dream on, hopeful with each passing day. And glad for those friendships that are cemented for a lifetime."

502. Cry2

As I reflect on my loneliness and comfort myself that a better time will come when I have a body to love.

505. Exodus

Something about breaking away from city life and inviting humanity to an exodus leading us to live with Nature.

508. Fight3

A prayer to stand in the sun, having conquered the lower tendencies - and an invitation to all to come do the same.

523. Dear Problems

Small reminder to self about how problems can be dissolved in God.

549. Dont Let Go

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556. Debride

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558. Unblock and Heal

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560. Fury Unshackled

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561. Bawl

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565. Dear Younger Self

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566. After 12 Years

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