Category: Poems

ABOUT:
This is a pseudonym for The poet writer.
He is Indian-born Naturalized US citizen;
Lives and writes in New York.

BIRACIAL NIRVANA

By,

Ishrat Rauf Ansari

“ Savoring cyber chats on Tee-Vee,

breathes air afresh to a joyous glee,

opinions erudite, by biracial anchors,

Smart they are; News oozes hankers,

: icons nascent: Joy R,Nicole W,& R.Maddow,

Comfy Team Kamala H. re-sets hope aglow,

LBJ kudos a Civil Rights Act, in 1964,,

Rant racist, A’la Trump, out-shines to fore,

USA, loves we all; cherishes law ‘n’ free ,

MLK resonates resolve firm, we all agree .

Come November, President Harris we shall win,

Americano dream alive, robust , stays on within.

(Copyrights reserved @Ishrat Ansari)

Smitten Cat Named “Ollie”
by Ishrat Rauf Ansari
(Dedicated to their pet, my friends,Amir& Tabassum)

“ Ollie, Ollie, cute; a furry cat.
sonorous purrs by  petting act,
Moments we care that we behold,
Warm amity tales feelings untold “
(Copyright @ Ishrat Ansari).

Belting  Lyrebird’s Song!
by Ishrat Rauf Ansari 

“ Let’s  do a  plan cool ,

Esprit de corps,we pool,

We seek a bird- rare to start,

Refrain  unique , it sets apart ,

Starling, no parrot, no etal, no further,

notes complex, it can imitates no other,

jungles remote, we trek,& we think:

A wild notion ; is it doable in a blink?

Hey Attenborough , we need an assist,

Your the very idea, we cannot  esist ,

come in  please, do a recording play & re-play

Solo song it says, “America The  Beautiful !“,

Intrigued?  The lyrebird istens & then imitates,

For a true copy recorded for sure it can relates,

recorded tapes In classroom  kids in which,

Parents catchy tunes for fun & it’s a cinch! “.

( copyright @ Ishrat Ansari )

Jemima Goldsmith
– Noblesse Oblige

( a French phrase,it means:
“ the unwritten obligation of people from a noble ancestry to act”.)

By Ishrat Rauf Ansari

“ What’s Love Got To Do With  It ?”

Now, chats on cyber galore; to whit:

A movie comedy & raves, we saw,

Curious?… we read her bio in awe,

Gift of life, this is and we share,

our kids learn beyond compare,

Quality of life & what does it means?,

Her generous nobility may it seems,

In London’s sura she dwells,

Echos goodness as it swells,

Gratitude as a role model we crave,

With care her name & keep  it save

her persona,2 sons,their Dad we love,

fond  legacy; gift to a nation’s above

(Copyright @ Ishrat Ansari).

Illustration: James Goerling

Smart & Brainy:
Octopus Playing Chess!

By Ishrat Rauf Ansari

” in domestic pets, to name a few ,
Dogs we know numerous in view,

Options galore as we-pick ‘n’ choose,

What it needs a must to play ‘n’ use,

Ideas some comes out as we ponder:

A Dolphin is what we want,but under,

An aquatic guy remote,off!’n’ on .

A very special on our hearts won,

fantasy it is but to think of Octopussy

savvy brains plays a chess – maybe?”

Copyright@ Ishrat Ansari

SUCH IS LIFE!

-from 1980s to 2023

Poetry:

By Ishrat Rauf Ansari

By 2023, Aging  am I in weeks ‘n bow,

blessings are in for I am alive for now,

Eons ago on a Bleecker St. walkin’ was I ,

Nudges my body it’s real & here is why,

My friends are now gone at large

memories melts real into  a mirage

My brains,”let’s move on” says a Sage,

Eateries are closed now ; it’s a heartache,

Life moves on to old age ago,

Recall for a linguini with pesto,

Shrimp Francese for a sauce divine,

Italian Cuisine  is now – a rare find.

Hindsight: what’s love to do on a lifeline?

It’s my two daughters – love of mine,

Symbiotic is a thing,

Wafts over a wing ,

A message clear,

Reminds I can hear,

Spiritual bond remains keepsake,

It is my belongings stays in wake,

Life refreshes and forever give,

It’s echos says, “I want to live”

 

Copyright (c) 2023 Ishrat Ansari

Sketch & design by Zehra Ansari

A POEM
By Ishrat Rauf Ansari

In the 1st 2023
Blessings Reveries,
To friends 0’Vivaldi!!
In gratitude,humble vivaldi family,
connects bonds firm- it used to be,
December cold in flakes- i or 2,
winters gloom over sunny adieu,
Father Demo Sq.sets on a mood glum
cheery notes later can just begun:
Time Sq chant is what we know,
“moments behold on our life bestow,
Blessings Shower us more and more,
My Wife, plus 2 daughters equals 4,
My vivaldi friends Is all  I need,
Fond Memories remains indeed!
Words about kindness ‘nreverie,
My Heart remains it used to be.

Copyright (c) 2023 Ishrat Ansari

Zehra!

( Friday, November 4, 2022)

“ October days forebode shedding trees -1 or 2

descending winter gloom over sunny adieu,

Father Demo Sq.sets on a mood glum

cheery notes later can just begun:

Zehra’s birthday chant is what we know,

“priceless moments behold on our life bestow,

Blessings Shower upon us more and more,

Myself ,plus 1 Wife, 2 daughters equals 4,

My Epitaph penned, is all  I need,

Forever etched it remains indeed!

Words about  simple,kindness,reverie,

Joyous Heartbeat remains it used to be. “

‘Copyright (c) 2022 Ishrat Ansari’

 

“ The Beetles chants,”1 want To Hold Your Hand”……..

..Yikes! it’s a No No! Can be infected  for a band,

The fear is , it can morphs the romance to cortège ,

We dare not touch, but alas! No heart-no siege,

Ah! Life is but  poisoned chalice,

Our passé fidelity is but no malice,

NY hero Andrew Culmo, soothes our concern,

Our nuptial bliss is ‘bout to U-Turn,

A question: dear Gov , is it ok to live on wear mask n’ do not miss

When brothed duo wrapped lips came together clothed over a kiss?”

Illustration: James Goerling

Copyright (c) 2022 Ishrat  Ansari

“Happy March Day, Mariam!

spring time, it is the month’o’March,

Dressed-up tie knot shirt collar starch,

Brunch t’was ‘ n’ excited Mon ami,

afternoon and nice sunny it will be,

Salmon Benedict perhaps on our menu,

It is Yummy on a plate for a fresh debut,

All in all your sis Zehra, I’m dad  ‘n your mom,

Imagine Spirits sky high and eats with aplomb”.

Copyright (C) Ishrat Ansari

Virus beacons,  “wear mask”,

A “must” it is; our daily task,

Let’s cool off for a bit,

It’s real life style to whit,

Monday, February 21,it is,

Tis already soon -gee wiz!

Faster ‘n’ faster, months goes on,

Tis day we can enjoy’n’ live upon,

A family ritual, we can eat and dine,c

Parathas,kebabs, on a lazy, day,

Relax and free our worries away.

 

(Copyright (c) Ishrat Ansari

Spring daffodil blooms,

Tulips in full, the sun looms,

Big Apple days as the trees sprout,

Life’s astir the snow  melts about ,

Gathering nuts by feverish pitch

pets scamper in a favorite niche,

Jerry next to me ,no fear, sits down,

Hops on my lap, tail bushy in brown,

Demands lunch on his arm nails ,

This daily routine has never  fails:

My pocket palm opens to see,

Grabs in quick’n’ runs to a tree,

Thus intact our friendship remains,

Special is he life moments retains.

 

Copyright (c) 2022 Ishrat  Ansari

Cats’n’ dogs, together do not mix,

But, aBig Apple denizen tries to fix,

NYC dorm’s life forever plays,

It’s the one ‘n’ only, these days,

Now, your choice select one,

It’s fun times has just begun:

“Whoof!” Pomeranian tail wag ablurs,

“Meow” next a cat wants milk-purrs,

Many a choice love unconditional,

Lifestyle city livin’ becomes traditional.

(Dedicated to Zehra Ansari & Mariam Ansari)

Joyous moments ‘bout 2022,

It is together one and you two:

In chorus sings and chant:

Awesome, awesome, apple pie,

Stars countless and in the sky

Baby doll my teddy bear so cute,

Can it ever talk ‘n’ say,”How R You?”