What Frightens Me

By Nissim Ezekiel I have long watched myself Remotely doing what I had to do, At times ashamed but always Rationalising all I do. I have heard the endless silent dialogue Between the self-protective self And the self naked. I have seen the mask And the secret behind the mask.

The Professor

By Nissim Ezekiel Remember me? I am Professor Sheth.Once I taught you geography. NowI am retired, though my health is good.My wife died some years back.By God’s grace, all my childrenAre well settled in life.One is Sales Manager,One is Bank Manager,Both have cars.Other also doing well, though not so well.Every Read more…

The Patriot

By Nissim Ezekiel I am standing for peace and non-violence.Why world is fighting fightingWhy all people of worldAre not following Mahatma Gandhi,I am simply not understanding.Ancient Indian Wisdom is 100% correct,I should say even 200% correct,But modern generation is neglecting –Too much going for fashion and foreign thing.Other day I’m Read more…