'Nothing is Complete'- A Review by Sir Rakesh Chandra

Thank you Sir for your valuable review for poem, 'Nothing is Complete'

Here's the review-
' The poet in this beautiful poem has tried to impress upon a simple philosophy of life.Since birth,a person grows with an inherent concept of oneness, thinking himself unique .This feeling of oneness gives birth to another dangerous feeling of "me"-a precursor to egoistic trends.Travelling kilometers in the journey of life carrying the baggage of oneness and me negatives the very purpose of life. Poet has rightly said that zero does not mean vacuum.It means fullness of life
So one should try to bring down his feeling of oneness to zero . Kudos to the poet for successfully weaving this philosophical portrait in the poetical format.
  Copyright@Rakesh Chandra. '

'Nothing is Complete' - A Review by Sir Balachandran Nair

Thank you Sir for your precious review of poem, 'Nothing is Complete'.

Here's the review-
'Poem is a complete picture of human life. All through length one travel, 'distance covered' we say is no distance... poet establish. Just our stance judge it as distance. One take along  oneself all along, no? Nothing leaving behind...except shit, spit, spoils, spillages of memories!
Kilometres left by one is soon taken by other. Just a chain of such events,  that is all. Circle made zero or zero made circle, we wonder. It could be zero , as what we carry is nothing but our body, head-weight....like circle carrying atom. Write is a retrospection.
Right is it's depiction.

(Exactly 100 words)
Balachandran Nair '

'Nothing is Complete' by Forum Shah

Here's my own Review of my winning poetry, 'Nothing is Complete'.

The poem, 'Nothing is Complete' by Forum Shah is about traveling of a soul. Simply, it describes about reaching destination, arriving at zero kilometer. Deeply, it explores the vanishing of ego, the 'Me' instinct, and the bliss of nothingness.
We reach our destination when we arrive at 0 KMS. Till the time, we are even a kilometer away while traveling on our spiritual path, we can't experience real bliss. When there is ego in us, that is, when we feel 'I am the only one, I am something' we always stay a kilometer away from our destination. The moment we reach zero, a zone of nothingness, is the moment of ultimate bliss which every individual yearns. So lets reach our destination. ✨

'Nothing is Complete' - A Review by Sir Rajesh Kumar Sinha

Thank you Rajesh Kumar Sinha Sir for reviewing the winning poetry, 'Nothing is Complete'.

Here's the review-
'#Nothing_Can_Be_Connected_With_Nothing#
A Review Of Forum Shah's Poem 'Nothing Is Complete '.

The great Indian poet Rabindra Nath Tagore has rightly propagated,'Ekla cholo re'.It means each one of us have dawned on the earth alone and the greatest truth is that we have to carry out the earthly responsibilities too alone i.e.'Me'.Roads, miles, kilometres are the means to go forward but which way to go is always an individual's decision.People believe that the word 'zero' has no value, but it's only 'zero'  that is complete.We try to be heroes in life following the style of 'zero'.From life to death the complete circle is zero.A person who achieves desired success in life is one who can connect nothing with nothing to bring out something concrete.The real hero of life is like the Phoenix who rises up from ashes to establish it's existence.
Undoubtedly,the philosophical overtones in this particular poem of Forum Shah echoes all these burning issues that we face in our everyday life. Courage, determination, individual gutts are some things that we need to inculcate in ourselves. Only then we can make our lives meaningful.Half hearted approach towards the mission of life will lead us to nothing.Our approach to the mission of life must be full-hearted and our efforts must be full- blooded.Only then we can connect nothing with nothing.The sense of revolution that Forum's this poem "Nothing Is Complete" contains easily reminds us of  the great revolutionary poet of the age of Romantic Revival P. B. Shelley. My hats are off to Forum Shah for such a beautiful creation of a realistic verse. '

'Nothing is Complete'- A Review by Monalisa Dash Dwibedy

Thank you to the eminent poetess Monalisa Dash Dwibedy ji for reviewing the winning poetry, 'Nothing is complete'

Here's the Review-

"My critical review of the poem 'Nothing is complete'
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In this vast cosmos, only the eternal void is permanent. Everything else is ephemeral.
We give importance to our thoughts , hold on to our ego and allow all kinds of negativity to impact us . But do we realize the fact that even the planet earth is as small as  a dot in this universe and we are all alive in the lap of nothingness ?

Do we realize that we are just like dust particles in this large cosmos ? With a little karmic energy we are born and the body is moving closer to the grave with each passing moment.
The day a human being truly realizes this,  he/she will be grateful to life and all life forms around . When this happens , the human life will blossom with truth and gratitude as the egoistic “me and mine” attitude will fall dead .

The poem breathes in the light of spirituality and advocates the importance of nothingness.
Only by becoming nothing , one can merge with the void , which is the only truth and the knowing of which is the ultimate bliss.
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I highly appreciate the honourable poet Forum Shah ji for bringing truth to light. It’s a gem of a poem .
I feel honoured to review it . "

Review of 'The Poetry Forum Volume 1' by Rajesh Kumar Sinha

'What's happening to the world?' -A review by Himanshu Bhushan Jena

Presenting review of the poem, 'What's happening to the world?' ( The Poetry Forum )

A review by Sir Himanshu Bhushan Jena-

"My Critical Review

Esteemed Forum Shahji,
Your poem entitled "What's happening to the world?" is a perfect depiction of mystery behind the paradox of existential reality. It's really very difficult to say whether we are progressing or regressing .The rise and fall of our life proves that nothing is absolute. Lots of changes have earmarked in our day-to-day life due to direct and indirect impact of scientific -technological advancements .Simultaneously we are lagging behind in ethical and aesthetic aspects of life. Life is getting materialistic and mechanical nowadays.The negative forces like terrorism, treachery, lechery, theft, vulgarity, corruption, fundamentalism,  intolerance and jealousy are growing like the deadly disease, Cancer in our personal -professional -social sphere. The chain of humanity is in crisis.The deserved are behind the bars and the vested interest groups are rising their ugly heads with masked configurations.Amid the hide and seek game of restoration of quality and quantity life plays a forward -backward game . The gulf of difference between quality and quantity is to be minimized first to ensure equity and equality at global scenario. Hearty congratulations to the esteemed poetess for composing such a unique poem on the mirage of life. "

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Himanshu Bhushan Jena
16 August, 2019

'Will'- A Review by Younas Rehman Younas

Presenting review of the poem, 'Will'
( The Poetry Forum ).

A Review by Sir Younas Rehman Younas-

Though a short poem , it has an ocean of wisdom enshrined in it.

We all are endowed with will and willpower . yet it remains , it may remain subject to fluctuations.  The worst downside of the same is when we feel utterly disappointed or devoid of any drive . this brings us to a standstill.   How to get out of that quagmire ?  when we feel so broken down that we feel we lack any will .
The poetess , like a young ,energetic leader , and a prophet , has given a very beautiful solution , which is also the only solution .

To accomplish the Will
Give up standing still

This does need a thrill,  a dose to kill the germs that deaden us while living biologically alive but dynamically dead . The poetess , like a healing messiah has prescribed the healing medication as :

Progress and feel accountable
To fill a vibrant profile

This enlivening of sense of consciousness to self  accountability is the vital force that can revive and resuscitate our deadening spirits .

The process has taught us to remain hopeful ,gleeful and cheerful,  as divine force is there to strengthen and support us if we discard the sensation of feeling gloomy .  smile is the first prerequisite to face all odds . Life isn't too long and we shouldn't sacrifice it at the alter of remaining sad . the poetess , in this vein , advises us to :
Smile and be loveable
As we live for a while

The poetess concludes this poem with more beautiful lines that furnish us with the greatest fountain head of energy, strength and support , i.e. the divine help that overpowers all the decelerating forces . She says :

Let the Goodwill and God's Will ,
Define the lifestyle!

True , we should refer the outcome to the will of God , and with fullest trust and faith in His mighty being , we must remain equipped with unfailing hope , and keep on unflinching struggle to fight the battle of life and meet its challenges

All accolade to the learned poetess for having composed a very thought provoking and spirit evoking ink.

'Gene' in Imagine- A Review by Mir Samsul Haque

Presenting a review of a winning poem-

"Gene in Imagine

The trends changed from Galigaskins to jeans,
But the best eternal gene under skin-
Has always been the 'imagine'!

Fancy thoughts have brought revolution,
Some in the form of cat- ion -
Like the Wheel, Meal and Deal !
While some in the form of an-ion - Like steal!

The imagination never allowed the thoughts of pollution,
But always allowed views of luxurious nation!

Ergo, The gene in imagination,
Must be a wisely charged ion,
So the future generations,
Feel proud of our creations and gain inspiration
To build a great nation with sustainable imagination! "
-Forum Shah
( The Poetry Forum )

REVIEW

Imagination is the life-blood of poetic predilection. And the floret of fancy flourishes and nourishes within the ambit of poetic propensity. The development in real sense is to realize the actual world around and deck it with eternal vibes. This has been resonating in the humble poem " Gene in Imagine." of the most influential poetess, Forum Shah. The poem's title itself is catchy and captivating - an admixture of biological science and literary litmus.

This is truly an outstanding craft full of imaginative beauty revealed in a very scientific tone in realistic set up. The inherent message of the poem is mellifluously clear. While admitting the pivotal role of gene in human beings, she sets her tone in obedience to imagination that has revolutionized the world idyllically time to time.

In the scientific backdrop, the poet deals with detailed account of the subatomic particles, i. e. cation and anion. These two epochal discoveries by J. J. Thomson and Earnest Rutherford have revolutionized the world and changed whole current of scientific thoughts prevalent then. This scientific imagination has no doubt brought substantial changes in terms of comforts and luxuries which is evident in her lines ..

"Like the Wheel, Meal and Deal !
While some in the form of an-ion - Like steal!"

However the poet is not completely swept away by the forces of science, she never forgets to give credence to the major ingredient of imagination which has been instrumental in building the nations. In sheer lamentation she condemns the vanity and viciousness of luxurious nations that too with a touch of genuine poetic fire. In language terse, exact precision coupled with lucidity and clarity, she sings....

Ergo, The gene in imagination,
Must be a wisely charged ion,
So the future generations,
Feel proud of our creations and gain inspiration
To build a great nation with sustainable imagination! "

She highlights the perfection in imagination that is essential to civilizational progress. We, the humans should well in advance be well aware of our future generations as we " Feel proud of our creation and gain inspiration ". This line reiterates that the survival of posterity solely rests upon us. The narrator's nimble mind comes with a solution as she espouses the beauty of pure imagination.
She has alluded to do away with frenzy of activity lest the generation succumbs to a hugely embarrassing prognosis. In an optimistic tone she envisions a life tinged with exuding confidence, only by purity of thoughts and being sagacious to the core. So we can foresee real floret of fancy in the realm of life till time's eternity.

Her deep interest in human life and destinies has made her poem timeless because she is sincere enough, patient enough and truthful enough in the entire poem. She's correlated science and literature by her magical pen, yet evocative to the core.
I'm immensely glad to review this well timed poem that can lead humanity towards prosperity traversing along the trajectory of trailblazing imagination.
Such a poem of high cadence and essence needs high appreciation and commendation.
Wish the great artist all the very best.
© Mir Samsul Haque
    All Rights Reserved
       3 July 2019


ORGANISER,--------Dr.NK Sharma.
COORDINATOR-----(1)Bipul Kolita
                          ------(2) Bobita Saikia
REVIEWER-----Mir Samsul Haque,.
POET-—--Forum Shah.