Poems of Dr. Shailesh Gupta Veer

Biography: Dr. Shailesh Gupta Veer stands as a towering figure in contemporary literature, celebrated for poetry that marries rich imagery with emotional depth and universal themes. His verses—born of lived experience and fearless creative exploration—linger long after the final line, reflecting a unique style that blends linguistic mastery with profound resonance. Translated into multiple languages, his poems traverse borders and cultures, embodying the universal power of art and speaking to the shared human experience.

Beyond his own writing, Dr. Veer has been a relentless champion of literary innovation and community building. As editor of over two dozen literary books and numerous magazines, and through platforms such as Micropoetry Cosmos and The Fatehpur Resolution, he has created vital stages for both emerging talents and established voices. His work as critic, reviewer, and curator has shaped contemporary literary culture, fostering a vibrant, inclusive environment where experimentation and excellence flourish.

Recognition and awards have followed his distinguished career, yet Dr. Veer remains notably humble and grounded. His legacy rests not only on personal achievement but on a sustained commitment to uplift others—sharing the spotlight, mentoring new writers, and ensuring literature continues to evolve. Ever a guiding light, his poems, editorials, and initiatives invite readers to see the world anew, find beauty in the ordinary, and embrace the complexities of the human condition.



THE GRAVITY OF HER
Dr. Shailesh Gupta Veer

Her surname and mine are not the same, 
Yet when I read it, when I see it, 
A sweet smile rises to my face, unbidden. 
My heart lights up.

People say, 
"You’re mad with love for her."
I have no words to deny them. 
They are not wrong.

I know we are nothing 
beyond the faint lines of friendship. 
Still, I love her— 
the way she rises, sits, walks, 
the way she laughs, speaks, converses.

That is why I bow 
to every syllable she utters. 
Disagreement dies before it forms; 
to agree with her is my only prayer.

Call it not love— 
the word is too small, too loud. 
This is gravity. 
Wordless
Weightless
Absolute. 
She does not pull me; 
my universe leans toward her on its own.

All my clever words desert me 
when she appears. 
Only one remains: 
She is the best.
And that is enough.



WANT TO MERGE
Dr. Shailesh Gupta Veer

I'm a tubelight,
You're electricity.
Without you, I'm worthless!

I'm a reader,
You're poetry.
Without you, I'm speechless!

I'm a man,
You're nature.
Without you, I'm meaningless!

Life is like a train,
And you're the engine.
Without you, my journey is not possible—
I want to always shine with your current,
I want to read you wholeheartedly,
I want to merge in beautiful nature...!



OVERALL
Dr. Shailesh Gupta Veer

You are-
a cool moonbeam in a dazzling noonday
a luminous sunlight in a dark night
You are-
a great inspiration in a struggle period
a soft emotion in a tough time
You are-
a very energetic sense in illusions
a fountain of happiness in sorrows
You are-
overall...,
I can't describe!

© Dr. Shailesh Gupta Veer
Fatehpur, UP, India