Today, May 22nd, the renowned Gujarat-based organization, *Khambholaj Sahitya Seva Sanstha*, organized an online poetry symposium centered on the theme "Silsila" (The Continuum).

 

R.D. Bajpai—Editor of the daily newspaper *Janoday News Vision* and the web channel *JD News Vision*—participated in this event.

In recognition of his participation, R.D. Bajpai has been presented with a Certificate of Appreciation. The entire team at *Janoday* has extended its congratulations to Mr. Bajpai. Furthermore,

Everyone has expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the organization's National President, Shailesh Vaniya "Shail."

Submitted Poem...

An Attempt on the Theme "Silsila" (The Continuum)...

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Thus shall this continuum of life go on...
This entire continuum, from birth unto death...
The continuum of our childhood memories...
The continuum of our parents' love, affection, discipline, and scolding...
The continuum of memories involving teachers and friends from our school and college days...
Love, romance—girlfriends and boyfriends...
The continuum of life...
The continuum of tensions regarding jobs and employment...
The continuum of marriage, children, and responsibilities...
Then comes middle age—the changing winds of time, the ever-increasing burdens...
Sometimes laughter, sometimes sorrow—thus do we struggle through it all...
And so, this continuum continues on...
The continuum of our children's marriages, and then their children...
Then, as age advances and vitality wanes, comes the continuum of our children's changing behaviors...
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Our work is done; illness strikes, followed by the continuum of helplessness...
Our time is up, and we depart...
Yet, in some form or another, a new birth shall occur...
And thus shall it continue—
This "Silsila" (The Continuum)...
R.D. Bajpai
Editor
JD News Vision, Lucknow