I had promised one more Black History Month themed poem before the end of the month.
Instead, I will be posting it before the end of NEXT February. So I will be saving it for Black History Month in 2016!
For now, I shall move on to other themes and subjects. So what will I be writing about and posting for the next 12 months? Stay tuned and you will find out soon!
In the mean time and in between time, feel free to re-read and enjoy poems that are already here so far!
Saturday 28 February 2015
Thursday 19 February 2015
Happy Family Day "A True Family"
I know this is a few days late, the Family Day holiday was this week on Monday February 16, 2015.
Here is a poem I came up with this week for the annual occasion. Sorry for the bit of lateness. Enjoy!
"Family Day" is a holiday to celebrate family,
But what is family? It's caring and loving each other equally.
A day to celebrate with the ones we love most,
And remember those both living and ghost.
We spend the day with the ones that care,
And together we think of those who can't be there.
Family are people who're always there when we need them most,
Today it is to them whom we shall toast.
You see, friends too are our family,
Mankind is a brotherhood, and we should appreciate them gladly.
We recollect old memories and the moments we shared,
And reminisce about the people that always cared.
Family can extend and grow beyond a tree,
Family is forever, and that's how it always should be.
Here is a poem I came up with this week for the annual occasion. Sorry for the bit of lateness. Enjoy!
A True Family
By: Vickram Bachan
"Family Day" is a holiday to celebrate family,
But what is family? It's caring and loving each other equally.
A day to celebrate with the ones we love most,
And remember those both living and ghost.
We spend the day with the ones that care,
And together we think of those who can't be there.
Family are people who're always there when we need them most,
Today it is to them whom we shall toast.
You see, friends too are our family,
Mankind is a brotherhood, and we should appreciate them gladly.
We recollect old memories and the moments we shared,
And reminisce about the people that always cared.
Family can extend and grow beyond a tree,
Family is forever, and that's how it always should be.
Saturday 14 February 2015
R.I.P - A Death Themed Poem - "The Wonderful Afterlife"
I know people die everyday; but several people I know have lost loved ones lately. I hear of people losing friends and family, which is freaky enough as it is, but to hear of so many deaths in such a short amount time is quite unsettling and alarming.
Just this past week alone, many people I know at work have lost a parent(s). This is a poem I wrote sometime between late 2010 and early 2011. It feels like a fitting time to post and share it, and I hope it will find everyone dealing with the loss of a loved one some comfort in this difficult time.
Death is but a friend
we have never met,
and when he finally comes knocking on our door,
we must depart this world
and follow him.
Although we are missed,
we are not really gone.
We have merely moved to another world
and left everything behind.
Though our bodies will decay
our spirits linger on
and our memories will forever be remembered,
because love is immortal.
Just this past week alone, many people I know at work have lost a parent(s). This is a poem I wrote sometime between late 2010 and early 2011. It feels like a fitting time to post and share it, and I hope it will find everyone dealing with the loss of a loved one some comfort in this difficult time.
The Wonderful Afterlife
By: Vickram Bachan
Death is but a friend
we have never met,
and when he finally comes knocking on our door,
we must depart this world
and follow him.
Although we are missed,
we are not really gone.
We have merely moved to another world
and left everything behind.
Though our bodies will decay
our spirits linger on
and our memories will forever be remembered,
because love is immortal.
Happy Valentines Day! "My Hearts Secret Desire"
In November 2010 someone suggested that I write a Valentines themed poem. I've never really liked the idea if writing about that theme nor do I even care for the holiday (if you can call it a holiday, since we don't get the day off), but in the end I decided to try it. I think this was one of the best ones I came up with, I wrote it somewhere between late 2012 and early 2013. I've also recently received a few requests for a Valentines themed poem, I wasn't sure if I wanted to post one, but here it is by popular demand. Enjoy!
Special people like you are hard to find,
I wrote this poem with you in mind.
If only you knew how I felt, but you haven't a clue,
I love you, but do you love me too?
I love you because you're so beautiful and kind,
To not love you, I would have to be blind.
You hardly know I exist and I don't know what to do,
I just want you to love me the way I love you.
You are my one and only hearts desire,
With lots of love, from your secret admire.
My Hearts Secret Desire
By: Vickram Bachan
Special people like you are hard to find,
I wrote this poem with you in mind.
If only you knew how I felt, but you haven't a clue,
I love you, but do you love me too?
I love you because you're so beautiful and kind,
To not love you, I would have to be blind.
You hardly know I exist and I don't know what to do,
I just want you to love me the way I love you.
You are my one and only hearts desire,
With lots of love, from your secret admire.
Helpful Writing Tip!
If you're a writer like me and sometimes you want to write about a specific topic but don't know what to do or how to start, this is what you can try.
They say that all ideas have to come from somewhere. They also say that a writer is only as good as their own experiences. These sayings are not always true, sometimes if you are lucky you might get an idea from out of nowhere, it'll just pop right into your head.
But sometimes if you want to write about a special topic but have no idea what exactly to write about or how you should go about writing it because you have no experiences in that particular area, this is what I do; and it seems to work for me.
Put yourself in someone else's shoes and try to see things from their point of view. Looking at things from the perspective of say a character from a book or movie and trying to understand what they might be going through or feeling can help a lot. Try to pretend you are that person and in that sense, write about yourself (as that person) through that other persons eyes.
I hope this makes sense to you and will help!
They say that all ideas have to come from somewhere. They also say that a writer is only as good as their own experiences. These sayings are not always true, sometimes if you are lucky you might get an idea from out of nowhere, it'll just pop right into your head.
But sometimes if you want to write about a special topic but have no idea what exactly to write about or how you should go about writing it because you have no experiences in that particular area, this is what I do; and it seems to work for me.
Put yourself in someone else's shoes and try to see things from their point of view. Looking at things from the perspective of say a character from a book or movie and trying to understand what they might be going through or feeling can help a lot. Try to pretend you are that person and in that sense, write about yourself (as that person) through that other persons eyes.
I hope this makes sense to you and will help!
Sunday 8 February 2015
The inspiration behind my poem "I Am Who I Am"
I hope you all liked that poem, "I Am Who I Am" I feel it's something every human being can relate to. Everybody is criticized for something. No one is perfect, people come in all shapes and sizes. We are all smart in different ways, and we each have different and/or similar strengths. I've had to deal with people who will ignore all your good qualities and strengths and just focus on the weak ones. People need to stop trying to change everyone else into what they want them to be.
You shouldn't mess with the flow of things, never change something that works. Sure it's good to try different things and have new experiences, but you should never have change for the sake of having change! It's not always good to mess with the status quo.
If a person is comfortable, why does everyone else have to make them uncomfortable? There are lines no one should ever cross; sure it's great to want to get involved and help people out, but at some point and to a certain extent people need to know when to back off and mind their own business. Don't invade other peoples lives and try to change them. Some people are loud, some are quite; some people are tall, some are short; some people are fat, some are skinny; some people have long hair and some have short hair. And of course there are some things we cannot change even if we wanted to, some people are black, and some are white etc...
Everyone likes different things, and every individual finds solace in their own way; I don't know why people like to get on others' cases for these things. People seriously need to leave each other alone sometimes! Another thing is that people learn and do things at their own paces, it's never good to push people too much, because you end up pushing them too far, and the results can be terrible sometimes. Treat others the way you would want to be treated, because what goes around comes around. If a person is happy in one spot for their whole entire life, don't push them to another, if they want to leave their comfort zone(s) it should be their decision and not your, it's none of your business to be butting in.
I've always hated people that are bullies, especially the ones in a position of authority that enjoy and love to abuse their power. Never let bullies have an effect on you, it can only be negative, don't listen to them and don't ever let them change what you think about yourself. Every single bully turns out to be a coward and a hypocrite. So ignore people who are bullies; and for the love of God please don't be a bully yourself!
Other people can't know or decide what is best for you, and they shouldn't. Only you should decide and can know what is best for you. We need to know what is best for ourselves and stop worrying about other people. If people don't mind your business and get into your personal life, don't mind or get into theirs without their permission.
You know, if you can do something that would make someone else's day, week, month, year, or even their life easier and more convenient, you should do it, especially if it doesn't cost you anything.
There is too much negativity in the world, some people need to try being more positive and stop making other peoples lives miserable; because when you die every single thing is left behind, our awesome resumes, our collections, our clothes, our savings, houses, cars, everything. Everything except our deeds, both good and bad. The only thing we take with us is what we've done in life and this world; and if you were a selfish jerk just trying to control everyone and everything and always wanting everything to be your own way, and treating other people like garbage, then the only thing that will be remembered of you is your idiotic negativity. We should live life to it's fullest and do things that we enjoy and make us happy (as long as it's legal), and allow everyone else to do the same, because when it's gone, it's gone. We only live once!
No matter who you are, or who you think you are, this is what I have to say. Don't be biased, don't show favouritism, don't be disrespectful, don't be racist, don't discriminate; and you will end up in Heaven and not the other place. Always be honest, honesty is the best quality, the truth shall always set you free. You can lie if you want, but it won't help you for long, because the truth always comes out in the end. Show equality, fairness, and peace. Every human being should be treated equally, that's what democracy is for. Canada is a free country, as citizens we are entitled to freedom of speech and expression. If what someone says does not hurt you, or if what they are saying is the truth, then you have absolutely no right to shut them up or to tell them to. We're allowed to voice our opinions and concerns (like I am doing right now).
My point is, not everyone can be perfect at everything. There is no such thing as the perfect human being. I hate when people tell other people you need to work on this and you need to work on that, not everyone can have or be perfect in every skill. Forcing people to change or do things they don't want to or are not ready to do won't make them feel better or happier, and it certainly won't make you feel any better or happier. We are all entitled to freedom and we should allow one another to have it!
So to all you critics, haters, and changers out there, GET OVER YOURSELVES!!!!
You shouldn't mess with the flow of things, never change something that works. Sure it's good to try different things and have new experiences, but you should never have change for the sake of having change! It's not always good to mess with the status quo.
If a person is comfortable, why does everyone else have to make them uncomfortable? There are lines no one should ever cross; sure it's great to want to get involved and help people out, but at some point and to a certain extent people need to know when to back off and mind their own business. Don't invade other peoples lives and try to change them. Some people are loud, some are quite; some people are tall, some are short; some people are fat, some are skinny; some people have long hair and some have short hair. And of course there are some things we cannot change even if we wanted to, some people are black, and some are white etc...
Everyone likes different things, and every individual finds solace in their own way; I don't know why people like to get on others' cases for these things. People seriously need to leave each other alone sometimes! Another thing is that people learn and do things at their own paces, it's never good to push people too much, because you end up pushing them too far, and the results can be terrible sometimes. Treat others the way you would want to be treated, because what goes around comes around. If a person is happy in one spot for their whole entire life, don't push them to another, if they want to leave their comfort zone(s) it should be their decision and not your, it's none of your business to be butting in.
I've always hated people that are bullies, especially the ones in a position of authority that enjoy and love to abuse their power. Never let bullies have an effect on you, it can only be negative, don't listen to them and don't ever let them change what you think about yourself. Every single bully turns out to be a coward and a hypocrite. So ignore people who are bullies; and for the love of God please don't be a bully yourself!
Other people can't know or decide what is best for you, and they shouldn't. Only you should decide and can know what is best for you. We need to know what is best for ourselves and stop worrying about other people. If people don't mind your business and get into your personal life, don't mind or get into theirs without their permission.
You know, if you can do something that would make someone else's day, week, month, year, or even their life easier and more convenient, you should do it, especially if it doesn't cost you anything.
There is too much negativity in the world, some people need to try being more positive and stop making other peoples lives miserable; because when you die every single thing is left behind, our awesome resumes, our collections, our clothes, our savings, houses, cars, everything. Everything except our deeds, both good and bad. The only thing we take with us is what we've done in life and this world; and if you were a selfish jerk just trying to control everyone and everything and always wanting everything to be your own way, and treating other people like garbage, then the only thing that will be remembered of you is your idiotic negativity. We should live life to it's fullest and do things that we enjoy and make us happy (as long as it's legal), and allow everyone else to do the same, because when it's gone, it's gone. We only live once!
No matter who you are, or who you think you are, this is what I have to say. Don't be biased, don't show favouritism, don't be disrespectful, don't be racist, don't discriminate; and you will end up in Heaven and not the other place. Always be honest, honesty is the best quality, the truth shall always set you free. You can lie if you want, but it won't help you for long, because the truth always comes out in the end. Show equality, fairness, and peace. Every human being should be treated equally, that's what democracy is for. Canada is a free country, as citizens we are entitled to freedom of speech and expression. If what someone says does not hurt you, or if what they are saying is the truth, then you have absolutely no right to shut them up or to tell them to. We're allowed to voice our opinions and concerns (like I am doing right now).
My point is, not everyone can be perfect at everything. There is no such thing as the perfect human being. I hate when people tell other people you need to work on this and you need to work on that, not everyone can have or be perfect in every skill. Forcing people to change or do things they don't want to or are not ready to do won't make them feel better or happier, and it certainly won't make you feel any better or happier. We are all entitled to freedom and we should allow one another to have it!
So to all you critics, haters, and changers out there, GET OVER YOURSELVES!!!!
"I Am Who I Am" poem
Last week I promised I'd post another poem this week, and here it is! Enjoy!
This is a poem I wrote last year and it was based on and inspired by events that took place while I was in high school. I went through a lot, and a lot of people, not all but a lot of them (both staff and fellow students) gave me quite a hard time. These words were how I felt. This poem is not just for Black History Month, but something that everyone can relate to in everyday life!
This is a poem I wrote last year and it was based on and inspired by events that took place while I was in high school. I went through a lot, and a lot of people, not all but a lot of them (both staff and fellow students) gave me quite a hard time. These words were how I felt. This poem is not just for Black History Month, but something that everyone can relate to in everyday life!
I Am Who I Am
By: Vickram Bachan
Stop trying to change my personality,
Just accept me for who I'm meant to be.
I was born in a country that is free,
Canada is all about democracy.
If everybody were the same, the world would be a very boring place,
We are all different, that's why everyone has their own face.
I am what I am, and I'm going to be me,
I will not change to make others happy.
I won't act different to please everyone else,
I will always continue to just be myself.
If I'm comfortable with myself, then who are you to judge?
The Almighty above made me special, so don't you dare hold a grudge!
Hate me for who I am, but don't love me for something I am not,
If you want to make fun, then give me give me everything you've got.
Sure, I could change, but I wouldn't even want to try,
When I look in a mirror the reflection would lie.
I'll live my life the way I want and stay on track,
If I sold my soul I could never buy it back.
Life is about choices; it's up to us to make the right ones,
I will be myself, do what I want, and stick to my guns.
People will always judge me, no matter what,
I will do my own thing, and follow my heart and my gut.
So please don't try to change my personality,
Love me for who I am and always will be.
I hope you all liked that! Stay tuned for one more Black History Month themed poem; it'll be posted before the end of February!
Tuesday 3 February 2015
"Who We Are: We are One" (second version)
Back in 2013, about a week or so after I wrote the original, I had some ideas and this came to me.
So, enjoy this second and slightly different version of "Who We Are: We are One".
[Click Here to read the 1st version]
So, enjoy this second and slightly different version of "Who We Are: We are One".
[Click Here to read the 1st version]
Who We Are: We are One (2nd version)
By: Vickram Bachan
The colour of our skin is clear to us, it is in black and white,
We are all humans, so why all the spite?
We need to be proud of ourselves and one another,
Our skin is like a suit that displays personality and character.
We are who we are for very special reasons,
We are the way we are and this is what we are given.
We are meant to be the way we are,
Each of us a sparkling, watery star.
Together, the human race makes a vibrant rainbow,
And when looked at from the heavens, we shine and glow.
Without peace that rainbow dies with silent woes,
For what racism does, I hope everybody knows.
We criticize the outside, seeing white, black, yellow, brown and more,
And we judge without understanding what lies beneath the pores.
Everyone's blood is red, the colour of life and death,
Though our true inner colours haven't been discovered yet.
We need to be proud of ourselves and one another,
Our skin is like a suit that displays personality and character.
We are who we are for very special reasons,
We are the way we are and this is what we are given.
We are meant to be the way we are,
Each of us a sparkling, watery star.
Together, the human race makes a vibrant rainbow,
And when looked at from the heavens, we shine and glow.
Without peace that rainbow dies with silent woes,
For what racism does, I hope everybody knows.
We criticize the outside, seeing white, black, yellow, brown and more,
And we judge without understanding what lies beneath the pores.
Everyone's blood is red, the colour of life and death,
Though our true inner colours haven't been discovered yet.
Sunday 1 February 2015
Black History Month themed poem, "Who We Are: We are One"
It's February, and there is a lot happening this month. For one thing it's Black History Month and to kick things off, here is a poem I wrote back in 2013! It's an anti-racist poem.
As promised, I will be posting a few poems this month, this is the first. There will be another one coming next week! Enjoy everyone!
Our skin is black our skin is white,
But we are all humans, so why all the spite?
We need to be proud of ourselves and one another,
The skin we are in suits our personality and character.
We are who we are for a very special reason,
We are the way we are because that's what we were given.
We were meant to be the way we are,
The Almighty made each of us an individual star.
Together, the human race makes a wonderful rainbow,
And when looked at from the heavens we shine and glow.
But without peace that rainbow dies with silent woes,
For what racism does to us, nobody will ever know.
We criticize the outside seeing White Black Yellow Brown and more,
And judge without understanding what lies beneath the pores.
Everyone's blood is red; the colour of life and death,
Though our true inner colours haven't been discovered yet.
Hope you all enjoyed that. Stay tuned for more coming soon!
As promised, I will be posting a few poems this month, this is the first. There will be another one coming next week! Enjoy everyone!
Who We Are: We are One
By: Vickram Bachan
Our skin is black our skin is white,
But we are all humans, so why all the spite?
We need to be proud of ourselves and one another,
The skin we are in suits our personality and character.
We are who we are for a very special reason,
We are the way we are because that's what we were given.
We were meant to be the way we are,
The Almighty made each of us an individual star.
Together, the human race makes a wonderful rainbow,
And when looked at from the heavens we shine and glow.
But without peace that rainbow dies with silent woes,
For what racism does to us, nobody will ever know.
We criticize the outside seeing White Black Yellow Brown and more,
And judge without understanding what lies beneath the pores.
Everyone's blood is red; the colour of life and death,
Though our true inner colours haven't been discovered yet.
Hope you all enjoyed that. Stay tuned for more coming soon!
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