A collection of poems by Mandar Kokatay

Ode To The Tired Student I just wanna be free I just wanna be me I wanna do my own thing I wanna dance and sing I want to paint the moon I want to sleep till noon I wanna watch watch that game I wanna look up my old flame I wanna watch the latest movie I wanna climb up the tree I want to swim in the brook I want to lock up my text book I dont want to hear the clock chime I just want to be the owner of my time I want to keep the promises I make So much to do in a small break!  © Mandar Jayant Kokatay

Innocence - Haiku ( 5-7-5 ) torn rag doll beloved fairy tales alive with joy innocent childhood © Mandar Jayant Kokatay

Lost She lost her way ended up over the mountain she wandered all day didn't know which way to turn as it grew dark,cold and scary she was tired,hungry and desolate totally exhausted and weary she resigned to her fate she climbed on a huge tree to save herself from wild animals she wept as she missed her home badly her feet were sore with bristles she slept to the sound of swishing breeze woke up with the birds sweet melody The morning sun was peeping through leaves sight of fresh fruit made her hungry days, weeks , months passed by and months grew into years she survived, under the blue sky and overcame her troubles, her fears she made friends with wild animals peacefully they learned to co-exist she no longer hated the crawling beetles nor was scared by the snakes hiss one day there came an explorer who chanced to reach the same place so amazed was he to meet her an unkempt creature with a human face he took her with him as his houseguest ha...

Initiation - To my Sons As you commence life's expedition may you never have to fall back you would have to overcome temptation that would lead you off track you must choose with caution you must learn to differentiate between the easy and correct option your spirit must not oscillate opulent may not mean relevant small may not be insignificant quality, not quantity is important insistance almost never means urgent saying no is not being a drag truths burden is lighter than lead respect does'nt require you to brag success should not go to your head listen to your inner voice seeds of moral values within would help you make a choice between a virtous life and sin should you need me, my dear sons, I shall always be by your side everytime you take honest decisions my heart shall swell with pride © Mandar Jayant Kokatay

Communication (Haiku-5-7-5)  Wall posts , text ' email Send smiles,love,warmth across earth Connect distant hearts ©mandar jayant kokatay 

Adolescence (Haiku-5-7-5) joy blooms in life's spring pure and deep love binds true souls O' ethereal youth! © Mandar Jayant Kokatay