Science-art-literature interplay

Poems on the themes of art, science and other inspirational subjects

  • The unsung heroes of life: Have you ever thanked science and scientists for saving your life?

    Heard people say, "By the grace of God I got my life back"After recovering from a covid attackSaw people thanking medical doctorsFor saving their lives from life threatening factorsBut have you ever thought about the unsung Heroes of life that  swung Into action as soon as the crisis aroseWho since…

    By Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa

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  • The best ritual to follow after death

    Do you follow rituals after your loved one's death? Want to know the best ritual to follow after he breathed his last breathe? His vital organs to bequeath Despite your agonized seethe.His heart can beat life into another person His lungs can become another one's crucial garrison His liver and…

    By Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa

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  • Krishna in a wonderland (called Science)

    Krishna in a wonderlandIt's a ten million colour bandAnthocyanins, aurones, chalcones, flavonols, proanthocyanidLycopene, canthaxanthin, astaxanthin,  carotinoid! Newton-described Classical worldWhere man-made satellites are hurledNatural satellites are whirledAround stars and their planets going…

    By Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa

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  • No more bon voyages from me!

    Why I am stopping to wish people " bon voyage" nowNo, I am not going to wish you 'bon voyage' nowBecause your happy journeys could lead Earth and its people to a mauvais voyage* and how!You can visit an exotic place and say 'wow'But the environmentalists are ready for a row!Travel emissions are one…

    By Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa

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  • Comprehending correctly the cosmic play!

    A group of atoms coming together in space and timesAcquiring consciousness by cells aligning in specific configurationsFeeling emotions and forming bonds with similar molecular structuresIs the magic played by the Universes!When some of these things fall apart unawaresAll that the other ones have…

    By Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa

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  • Are you worth the effort?

    You were given a life, an all powerful human lifeYou were given a mother who risked her life to bring you into this worldYou were given a father who gave his everything to bring you upYou were given the best star stuffYou were given the best brain circuitsYou were given a specific combination of…

    By Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa

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  • The most evidence based emotions of sublimity!

    Someone asked me the Q, "When you are a scientist, how can you feel you are one with the universe like a spiritualist"?And I wrote this poem as an answer to that Q:The most evidence based emotions of sublimity!Did you know that you are made of stardust?The atoms or particles in your body came from…

    By Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa

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  • Even when a person is declared “dead,” they’re not all dead!

    Declared by medical personnel as  dead?No, not yet, some  cells in your body are still alive even if they are not fed  By vital circulation of bloodCell types vary in rates bad and good With their dependence on oxygen, nutrients, waste removal if they could You stop breathing and your brain shuts…

    By Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa

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  • The people whose names are written in golden letters

    Conditioned to follow outdated scripts, toxic beliefs,Emotional cargoes, and ancient thought processesThat come in the guise of culture, tradition,Emotion, ideology and religion?If you think doing so is a good thingYou are a worm  under a rock still sleeping You cannot fully taste and enjoyLife and…

    By Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa

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  • My wilful entry into an exciting  enlightened  world

    When people go for pilgrimage fulfilmentThe message from the universe comes to meWhile they go to listen manly mantrasI catch whispers from the cosmic energy and codesWhen they are entangled in Earthly dramasI bathe in eternal ecstasyThe wonder of forever light shining through each atom of my…

    By Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa

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