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since: 10-04-04, id: 438533, Profile Updated: 07-29-08
country: United States
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Author has written 53 stories for Love, Life, Fantasy, Haiku, Essay, Friendship, Action, Romance, General, General, War, and Religion.

KIREET KOKALA

Illic tantillus diligo obvius, universitas etiamnunc illic est adeo...

I'm a computer science MS student and a person of many talents (I like to think). Being an open and expressive individual, poetry is just one of the many ways through which I express myself. Lets see, I do other things to keep busy: study, workout, TKD, sing (in the shower, ahem), listen to music, PC games, help others, etc. etc. I've been writing in different languages (Hindi, Telugu, Urdu) so it'll take me a while to translate all of my works to English. David Quammen once said that "Poetry almost by definition is the wisdom of the epic done in miniature." And, it is only natural for me to thank you all in advance for reviewing my work (most of which is non-fiction, well, it's the product of my life and factors affecting it, unless stated otherwise): I yearn to give different and thought-inducing perspective on matters, which I both respect and explore. FYI: started writing freelance and without collegiate bounds whilst a sophomore at UGA (2003); currently I'm an IT professional and will wrap up my MS in 2008 after which I'll dive head first into short stories.


November 16th, 2004: I've started posting some of my translated poetry...read along for impt. info! Grammer rules in Hindi, Urdu, & Telugu follow different rules than English, thus the translated poems might seem incorrect, for they sometimes lose heat and cultural perspective when translated. However, I'm no expert and should you find any mistakes in the language itself or the translated counterparts, please write a review, and I'll post the correction(s) giving you credit, of course.
UPDATE: Transliteration was completed using free Baraha software in early 2006.

Mon Favorite::-
(Books): The Guide, Paradise Lost, Dead Souls, 1984, Monkey Bridge, Da Vinci Code, Things Fall Apart, The Alchemist, Harry Potter Series, The Last Convertible, A Fine Balance, Le Irreversible, etc.
(Artists): Leornado Da Vinci, Diego Rivera, Van Goh, Pierre Darre.
(Philosophers): Plato, Aristotle, Hume, Voltaire, Radhakrishnan, Bruce Lee.
(Favorite band): Dave Mathews Band, REM, Damien Rice, Seal, etc. etc.

Hobbies and Interests:-
I like birds, really! Expressing myself both physically and mentally (TKD & reading, for short). Poetry, reading, chess, skipping stones when I find a creek, neologism, quotes, seeking pleasure from the simplest activities in life, sweet talkin' or trying to, putting a smile on anyone's face, martial arts, sleeping, observing details, computer stuff, running, video games, music & tons of other stuff!!

Favorite Quotes:-
"I think therefore I am."--Des Cartes
"You must be the change you wish to see in the world."--Mahatma Gandhi
"Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever."--Mahatma Gandhi
"Character is what you do when no one is watching."-- Mentor
"Anything worthwhile is worth fighting for."--a very close and dear friend
"Anything worth living for is worth fighting for. Anything worth fighting for is worth dying for."--my response

Statistics (as of today)

Submitted a total of 396 signed reviews.

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1. Just One Moment reviews
A Zen inspired poem without any particular beginning, precursor or catalyst. It poses a few questions and provides humble angles, and then some more...R&Rs are welcomed!
Complete - Life - Fiction Rated: K - English - Poetry/General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 44 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 4-24-08 - Published: 4-24-08
2. The Nostalgia Potion reviews
After back to back meetings today, the second one was canceled. As I sat by a dank place around the lake, I was armed with my writing pad & pen...behold the product of pent up thoughts. This feels like a work in progress so pl pitch in w comments, etc.
Complete - Life - Fiction Rated: K - English - Poetry - Chapters: 1 - Words: 191 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 6-4-07 - Published: 6-4-07
3. A Lock of Hair: and an Inch Too Deep reviews
A poem about the stuff that holds us together, what's in continum, what's usually invisible... (originally, the font was in white color)there're many interpretations of this one...R&Rs help me
Life - Fiction Rated: K - English - Poetry/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 73 - Reviews: 7 - Updated: 2-23-06 - Published: 2-23-06
4. Coeur le Ocean, Destin Maniere: Heart of the Ocean reviews
A poem impressing what one would treasure of his lover...
Love - Fiction Rated: K - English - Poetry/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 121 - Reviews: 8 - Updated: 5-24-05 - Published: 5-24-05
5. अन्धेरे, A Thirsty Tale in the reviews
An urdu poem w/ script in Hindi & English translation-about someone who asked what might seem strange in his rainy days!
Religion - Fiction Rated: K - English - Spiritual/General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 119 - Reviews: 4 - Updated: 5-24-05 - Published: 5-24-05
6. Silent Improvement reviews
A Zen poem about 'constancy' & such that ends in a koan.
Life - Fiction Rated: K - English - General/Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 85 - Reviews: 6 - Updated: 5-22-05 - Published: 5-22-05
7. Perhaps and ViceVersa reviews
This poem goes to show about what happens to an old gardener who waited long, too long to say what should have been said a long time ago...R&R please
Life - Fiction Rated: K - English - Poetry/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 332 - Reviews: 5 - Updated: 4-17-05 - Published: 4-17-05
8. Brick by Dusty Brick reviews
Even in the most adverse situations, whatever the reason might be, one cannot help but think of the love of his/her life...every second, till the last one.
Love - Fiction Rated: K - English - Drama/Poetry - Chapters: 1 - Words: 180 - Reviews: 3 - Updated: 2-23-05 - Published: 2-23-05
9. Thathastu, So Be It reviews
A poem, drawing from the Bhagvad Gita wherein Krishna tells Arjuna about battle and the equality of everyone (souls) on the battlefield.
War - Fiction Rated: K - English - Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 132 - Reviews: 4 - Updated: 1-28-05 - Published: 1-28-05
10. Ocean Grave reviews
This poem's about the glass man who sought solace in the remotest of places...
Love - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 82 - Reviews: 12 - Updated: 1-16-05 - Published: 1-16-05
11. The Eternal Dilemma reviews
Exactly what it sounds like and rests deep within. Definitely stems from my personal experience(s).
Life - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 102 - Reviews: 7 - Updated: 1-11-05 - Published: 1-11-05
12. Mitternachtfunken, A Midnight Spark reviews
Quite literally, a midnight spark. This one's loaded with Zen and Buddhist philosophy. I'll be amazed if someone absorbs its essence!
General - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 173 - Reviews: 5 - Updated: 1-10-05 - Published: 1-10-05
13. Uska Lihaz, Caring For Her reviews
Urdu poem & English translation-one my poems, which was inspired by a drama. I had some trouble translating as "lihaz" can mean caring, concern, looking after, etc.?
Love - Fiction Rated: K - English - Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 80 - Reviews: 9 - Updated: 1-4-05 - Published: 1-4-05
14. Pyala Sayaneka, The Cup of The Adolescent reviews
Hindi poem & English translation-a poem about what's left to the one who Tao's (seems suicidal @ 1st glance-on the line's of detachment), the wise, a tragedy in it's own right...you be the judge.
Life - Fiction Rated: K - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 88 - Reviews: 4 - Updated: 12-28-04 - Published: 12-28-04
15. Kash, If reviews
Hindi poem & English translation-a poem I'd written while contemplating the "ifs" and "if nots" while in proximity of a certain someone!
Love - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 76 - Reviews: 6 - Updated: 12-28-04 - Published: 12-28-04
16. Manchali Anamika, Carefree Nameless Belle reviews
Hindi poem & English translation-the impact a stranger (now a close friend) had on me-it's funny how true loves stares you in the eye when you least expect it!
Life - Fiction Rated: K - English - Romance/General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 143 - Reviews: 6 - Updated: 12-20-04 - Published: 12-20-04
17. Nasheeli Ankhein, Intoxicating Eyes reviews
Urdu poem & English translation-I don't drink but this one should please wine connoisseurs: it's about love and introxication-over-cliched?
Love - Fiction Rated: K - English - Poetry/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 57 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 12-20-04 - Published: 12-20-04
18. Ahat Sun, Listen to My Frustration reviews
Urdu poem & English translation-2nd poem in the series about the muffled screams of my heart.
Life - Fiction Rated: K - English - General/Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 49 - Reviews: 6 - Updated: 12-16-04 - Published: 12-16-04
19. Dhabi Hui Cheekhein, Stifled Screams reviews
Urdu poem & English translation-the beginning of a series of poems about the muffled screams of my heart.
Life - Fiction Rated: K - English - General/Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 50 - Reviews: 4 - Updated: 12-16-04 - Published: 12-16-04
20. Reppa Virigina Pakshi, The Broken Winged Bird reviews
Telugu poem & English translation: started out as a late-night e-mail; it evolved into a poem relating my multiple, longing de-javu's.
General - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 223 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 12-16-04 - Published: 12-16-04
21. Adhoori Daasthan, The Unfinished Fable reviews
Urdu poem & English translation-a poem about the 'give and take' game of life.
Life - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 46 - Reviews: 5 - Updated: 12-8-04 - Published: 12-8-04
22. Ningi Nela, Sky Earth reviews
Telugu poem & English translation: the last scence before closing my eyes.
Love - Fiction Rated: K - English - Tragedy/Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 31 - Reviews: 3 - Updated: 11-27-04 - Published: 11-27-04
23. Kahe Jiyoon, Why Should I Live? reviews
Hindi poem & English translation: a yelp before 'passing on' or 'passing away'.
General - Fiction Rated: K - English - Romance/Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 33 - Reviews: 4 - Updated: 11-27-04 - Published: 11-27-04
24. Cheli, Dear reviews
Telugu poem & English translation: Egyptian influence; unless you deal w/ somethings you can't breathe freely.
General - Fiction Rated: K - English - General/General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 22 - Reviews: 3 - Updated: 11-27-04 - Published: 11-27-04
25. Tanhayee, Lonliness reviews
Hindi shayari (poem) & English translation-lonliness that stems from negligence-in different light.
General - Fiction Rated: K - English - Tragedy/Poetry - Chapters: 1 - Words: 67 - Reviews: 4 - Updated: 11-21-04 - Published: 11-21-04
26. Toota Dil, Broken Heart reviews
Urdu shayari (poem) & English translation: another series of Urdu shayari-a broken heart yells out its love-lorn misery.
Life - Fiction Rated: K - English - General/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 84 - Reviews: 4 - Updated: 11-21-04 - Published: 11-21-04
27. Khuda Gava, God Bears Witness reviews
Urdu shayari (poem) & English translation: God bears witness to the aftermath of a lover's torn heart
Love - Fiction Rated: K - English - Tragedy/Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 30 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 11-18-04 - Published: 11-18-04
28. Vidhi, Fate reviews
Hindi shayari (poem) & English translation: 2 poems that contrast one another, one's about love and the other about destined death that arises from it...Pl R&R
Life - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 66 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 11-18-04 - Published: 11-18-04
29. Doori Adhoori, Distance Left Unsettled reviews
Hindi poem & English translation: it's hard to focus on a relationship when you feel alienated, or worse, when you encounter indifference.
General - Fiction Rated: K - English - Tragedy/General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 51 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 11-18-04 - Published: 11-18-04
30. Nainoke Darmiyan, Through the Eyes reviews
Hindi poem & English translation: a lot can happen through the faculty of your body (the eyes).
Love - Fiction Rated: K - English - Poetry/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 32 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 11-18-04 - Published: 11-18-04
31. Zamana, Society reviews
Urdu shayari (poem) & English translation: my 2nd series of Urdu shayari-societal influence on love...Pl R&R
Life - Fiction Rated: K - English - General/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 73 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 11-17-04 - Published: 11-17-04
32. बेवफ़ा सन , Unfaithful Companion reviews
Urdu shayari (poem) & English translation: my first series of Urdu shayari-exactly what the title says.
Love - Fiction Rated: K - English - Romance/Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 297 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 11-16-04 - Published: 11-16-04
33. Salvation reviews
Hindi poem & English translation: a different look at salvation...
Love - Fiction Rated: K - English - Poetry/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 117 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 11-16-04 - Published: 11-16-04
34. Friendship, స్నేహ
Telugu poem & English translation: a 2 line poem about friendship-I don't think anyone would disagree w/ this point of view...
Friendship - Fiction Rated: K - English - Poetry - Chapters: 1 - Words: 64 - Reviews: 0 - Updated: 11-16-04 - Published: 11-16-04
35. चेताव्नी, The Warning reviews
Hindi poem & English translation: angst driven poem about my frustration-fuled by hard times.
Life - Fiction Rated: K - English - Angst/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 81 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 11-16-04 - Published: 11-16-04
36. राज़, The Secret reviews
Hindi poem & English translation: a secret that everyone can relate to...Pl R&R
Life - Fiction Rated: K - English - Drama/Mystery - Chapters: 1 - Words: 87 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 11-16-04 - Published: 11-16-04
37. अस्तित्व, The Past reviews
Hindi poem & English translation: a quick poem about my past-it has some angst-driven lines.
Life - Fiction Rated: K - English - Poetry/General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 119 - Reviews: 3 - Updated: 11-16-04 - Published: 11-16-04
38. The Way reviews
Buddhists and Taoists, and anyone looking for balance should at least read THIS ONE...
Life - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 94 - Reviews: 8 - Updated: 11-5-04 - Published: 11-5-04
39. The Secret of my Shadow and the Sorrow of my Soul reviews
The first solid, heart-broken poem entry I made during college-influenced by Zen; I'd written this one keeping in mind the imprisonment of the Count of Monte Christo!
Love - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 75 - Reviews: 8 - Updated: 11-5-04 - Published: 11-5-04
40. Take it Or Break it reviews
An observation I made after a movie (probably).
General - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 29 - Reviews: 3 - Updated: 11-5-04 - Published: 11-5-04
41. Broken reviews
First college poem back in '02...the effects of breaking a heart.
Love - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 53 - Reviews: 9 - Updated: 11-5-04 - Published: 11-5-04
42. Morals Lorals reviews
Back in high school: got challenged about a faith issue, had to went out.
Life - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 92 - Reviews: 4 - Updated: 11-5-04 - Published: 11-5-04
43. Water Girl reviews
High school years...never finished the short piece, haven't met the girl since.
Romance - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 86 - Reviews: 3 - Updated: 11-5-04 - Published: 11-5-04
44. Ride On The Train reviews
An actual encounter I had after paging in golden dome of the capital, downtown Atl.
Action - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 211 - Reviews: 5 - Updated: 11-5-04 - Published: 11-5-04
45. The Price You Pay reviews
Another poem written in my high school years, while I was having friend-probs.
Friendship - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 74 - Reviews: 4 - Updated: 11-5-04 - Published: 11-5-04
46. Utopian reviews
My first entry in the journal of poems...written back in highschool days, it's a combo of angst and contemplation.
Essay - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 120 - Reviews: 3 - Updated: 11-5-04 - Published: 11-5-04
47. A Tender Epiphany reviews
My first Haiku of what was seen and unforseen in some of my rainy days.
Haiku - Fiction Rated: K - English - Poetry - Chapters: 1 - Words: 57 - Reviews: 8 - Updated: 11-2-04 - Published: 11-2-04
48. Route 33, Seat Number 20, an 18 minute Bliss reviews
I'd written this after my encounters with a certain someone grew steadily...you read and decide.
Fantasy - Fiction Rated: K - English - Fantasy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 226 - Reviews: 3 - Updated: 11-2-04 - Published: 11-2-04
49. Hanging Between Seasons reviews
A not so desirable end to the search for perspective on life, love, and lyrics-you be the judge...
Life - Fiction Rated: K - English - Poetry/General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 189 - Reviews: 7 - Updated: 10-15-04 - Published: 10-15-04
50. Wisdom reviews
A disparate cycle of extremes...written in my high school years.
Life - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 55 - Reviews: 12 - Updated: 10-5-04 - Published: 10-5-04
51. Ever So Often reviews
A shout out to the Powers that be-hope someone's listening!
Love - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 180 - Reviews: 4 - Updated: 10-5-04 - Published: 10-5-04
52. A Candid Memory reviews
A recollection of my most plesant memory of a dear friend.
Love - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 94 - Reviews: 11 - Updated: 10-5-04 - Published: 10-5-04
53. Cognitive Inertia reviews
Strange things happen when distance decreases and time stops!
Love - Fiction Rated: K - English - Poetry - Chapters: 1 - Words: 55 - Reviews: 12 - Updated: 10-5-04 - Published: 10-5-04
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