Dr Ranbir LaishramIn the present day, conflict reigns,A deadly mind, a recurring theme,Everywhere, everyday,It's consuming our essence,Day and night.In tranquil homes, communities, and nations wide,Conflict brews, a devastating tide,The underprivileged cr..

The Power of Poppy - 78Rajendra KshetriNever ever underestimateThe Power of PoppyPoppy is filthy powerfulNot because it has arms and ammunitionNot because its money runs into billionsNot because it infiltrates the bureaucracyBut because 'this land' is rul..

Chongtham RonikumarMissing youHurdles act as pebblesBothering my ground.In my exam and eyesI learn how to win heartsRather, lacking commonsense.Pushing meTo get honeyBehind the dark curtains.Bees biteBigger depression hereIn all the areas.Once captured in..

Rajendra KshetriNever ever underestimateThe Power of PoppyPoppy is consistent in lyingLying not aimed atMaking people believe liesBut to ensure thatNo one believes anything anymore...

Echel AchomThere’s a room in my houseWhich is welcome to ants and mouseThe room has pink and green paintAnd whenever my mother sees it, she faintsThe chair out of place,My mother sees it with an angry faceThe cupboard open wideThe dirty cups hidden..

Dr Ranbir LaishramIn twilight's hush, where shadows dance and play,I search for you, dear Peace, and pray.A fleeting dream, a whispered promise sweet,A gentle breeze that stirs the soul to meet.In days of old, your warmth illuminated my way,A golden light..

Dr Ranbir LaishramHe crossed the porous border,Hired and paid, with a gun in hand.Trained to kill, with a singular goal,To fire his lethal gun, and kill, without control.In traditional attire, not combat gear,He marched to fulfill his deadly peer.His miss..

Rajendra KshetriNever ever underestimate The Power of Poppy Poppy -propelled-illegal immigrants A threat to 'Sanaleibak Manipur 'Poppy - backed narco-terroristsA threat to 'Kangleipak Manipur 'A threat to 'Bharat India '...

Hijam Monarsingh Dallo RihmoIf crying itself could cry,It will beg with hands folded.If struggling itself could struggle,It will defy till the last wheezing breath.If seeing itself could see,It will stare into helpless eyes, wide open.If fighting itself c..

Dr Ranbir LaishramFrom harrowing tales to annihilation's might,I clung to hope, a glimmer of light.With inner strength, I ventured out Leaving my sweet  home to survive.And to take refuge at relief camp.The life of internally displaced...The ruthless..

Poukhinlung GangmeiWhen people think of themself,Think of the places You could help;All things could change to nothing my son.When all are against you for the truth you hold,Hold on those truth till your last breath;The truth will thank you.When people te..

Chongtham RonikumarI am half mad in the eyes of peopleNot so in reality !The omnipotent know everything.Sun rises from the eastAnd this organic matter is  created for allIncluding living and non living things andSets down in the west .Nevertheless, s..

Chongtham RonikumarYelling in a ruinous mannerBecoming a victim of himselfWhom unconscious parents betrayOwing to lack of required knowledgeTo deal with this mental paralysis.Why do rational people feel irrational,In this difficult time?Making him to comm..

Dr Ranbir LaishramCan justice reign, if we languidly stand,Babble, while injustice spreads its root across the homeland ?Can peace and harmony prevail,If spite and malice, we continually hail?Can change occur, if we don't strive,With new ideas and a willi..

Rajendra KshetriNever ever underestimateThe Power of PoppyA magic lamp in the handPoppy transformed poor men's rich landInto rich men's poor landThe metamorphosis of man into animalThe gift of Poppy that is...

Rajendra KshetriNever ever underestimate The Power of Poppy If and when Poppy (money) hovers around It is always like Blood is not thicker than water Not water the elixir of lifeIt is (Poppy) money money all the way...

Dr Ranbir LaishramThrough the ages, generations rise and fall,Leaders come and go, yet our homeland's spirit stands tall.Scholars born, scholars pass, leaving wisdom's legacy,Wealth blooms, wealth withers, but resilience remains our destiny.Wars rage, war..

Gangmei PoukhinlungThe stars shine bright above, but i have a star that says coo coo!The dazzling night sky puts on its showbut I have a bedside concert of lullaby to sing toThe moon watches with envy as my child beside me coos  Cooing softly, a prec..

Rajendra KshetriNever ever underestimateThe Power of PoppyWhen Poppy knocks at your doorYou compromise your self respectYou sell out your integrityWhen Poppy came callingYou failed in your 'Raj Dharma'..

Rajendra KshetriNever ever underestimate The Power of Poppy Poppy is a unique flower Unique in more ways than one A flower worshipped by powerful elites A flower that does/will do everything for money But not anything for people...

Hijam Monarsingh Dallo RihmoIf I were to die, don’t burn me,Give me a proper fire burial,And my ashes, scatter them,In the turbulent waters of Irang,Or the snaking flows of Iril,And in my second burial,Take my remains to Sugnu,The confluence of Chak..

Gyanabati KonjengbamThe land where serenity blooms,where kaleidoscope colors shimmer.The symphony of sorrow echoes;the unheard voice screams unspoken words.The heart that cries out in silenceshatters into fractions of pieces.The broken bits pray for harmo..

Hijam Monarsingh Dallo RihmoManipur, is it you,You sound so pained.Let them help you,Give them your hand.Eat this fruit,From the tree of liberty.Tell the truth,For the love of humanity.Make your pain,Your inspiration and strength.Tell me while you can,One..

Hijam Monarsingh Dallo RihmoFirst they came for my neighboursRoasted, burnt, bleedingNow they tell the storyAnd it birthed tigers and lionsThen they came for meMaimed, gagged, forced me nakedMade me change habits and tongueTook my children to fight their ..

Tourangbam JeniferNone can stop,Incessantly it goes,With a rhythm , tick -tock , tick -tock.Neither goes backNor waits for none.It flies byBlending day and night,Months and years.Make haste to act in time,Trail the tempoOf tick -tock, tick -tock,Before it..