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« Olympics 2004 \| Main \| Chapter 4: The Monsoon » Dreams - Selected Poems by Shalin Jain It took long but it's finally here. Dreams - Selected Poems by Shalin Jain my first book is out! (genre: poetry) The book is priced at $12.95 and can be ordered online. Few poems featured in this book can be read here and table of contents is provided at the end of this post. CRY I have been watching the pouring rain, the soil is damped like my eyes, like my disfigured thoughts, like my fragile dreams, I held a muted moment of the night in my arms, sobbed endlessly, like a kid crying for his lost kite. Rain Come, lets walk in this rain lets get drenched lets hear what every drop has got to say lets hold hands, forever. Come, lets make love In this rain again Come, lets make rain With this love again. List of poems: Peace The Monsoon Define me Without you Rain Expectations Smoke The Reprise Night Inland letters Horizon Battle place It’s love Again Dead end My Dreams Reality My heaven Cry Solace Moon fly The Other Side Old man on the 8th main street It just rained Actors Mirage Smoke Memories Incomplete chapters Heartbeat Poetry Silence Love story I had a dream Clone Paint My Love Kindle me Did you turn off the lights? To order the book click here. Any feedback, comment would be much appreciated. Posted by shalin at October 5, 2004 01:07 AM \| TrackBack \| Permanent Link Comments Rocks dude!! you are a good poet :] Posted by: Karthikeyan.ms at October 5, 2004 11:37 AM Hey Shalin, Great surprise… Never knew you write poems also! Posted by: Tushar at October 5, 2004 12:25 PM Hey Shalin, Brilliant work.. kudos! But can i also know 'who' was one bringing these thoughts into ur mind? mabbe seein her, i too become a poet :P Posted by: Manish at October 5, 2004 01:14 PM Emm... You are gifted to be writing poems and good initiative to get it published to deliver worldwide. Congrats! Is there a option to buy locally(in chennai). Posted by: Naveen at October 5, 2004 08:37 PM Shalin, Good to see back ;-) I keep checking ur blog for posts... Unfortunately mere ko poetries samajtha nahi ha... :-)) Posted by: Sandesh at October 8, 2004 08:22 AM finally shal!!congrats. i wonder how I can ghet a copy....any ideas??? Posted by: prabha at October 9, 2004 04:20 PM finally shal!!congrats. i wonder how I can get a copy....any ideas??? Posted by: prabha at October 9, 2004 04:20 PM you might also come up with a short book of short stories of mira ;) they were really nice. hafta buy your book soon and check out! Posted by: hpnadig at October 11, 2004 06:25 PM Congrats man!!! so that is yet another milestone in your life...Your first published book isn't it ? but sadly like sandesh mere ko bhi poetry samajhta nahi hai :( btw waiting for rest of Meeting Mira :) Posted by: Bijesh at October 11, 2004 07:07 PM Naveen and Prabha, I might have one publisher in delhi publish my work but looks like it's a long process :) Right now I can order on behalf of you at US$12.95. That would be 600/-. Let me know if you would like me to place the order. Sandesh, Thank for checking on my blog. I wanna see your blog back in action too. when are you getting back to india? Bijesh, I had been very busy off late and haven't done much of writing. I should be getting back to Meeting Mira soon. Keep checking on for updates, thanks for message. Cheers! Shalin Jain Posted by: Shalin Jain at October 11, 2004 07:49 PM Hi Shalin, Infact i can order too via online but just noticed that it has to ship from US for an additional $7. If you can somehow skip it, then please order for me. Thanks. Posted by: Naveen at October 29, 2004 07:38 PM sucks big time....(not u , ur poems) sorry, but no hard feeling please.. Hey but are doing a gr8 job for tsuname victims... keept it up buddy :), kudos to u Posted by: pillager at January 4, 2005 02:04 PM shalin...it's been a while. i don't know how i ended up at your website, but i must say that i'm impressed beyond words. good for you! you being the pet poet and all:) i'm flattered you remembered that... could you tell me what publishing house printed your book? i have some contacts here that can maybe wangle a desk copy for me (if i say i'm going to teach it in my class:) sorry dude, i'd love to contribute to your royalties, but i'm kind of a poor grad student right now.... alright then. take it easy. Posted by: pavithra at January 26, 2005 10:51 PM hey shalin, u r genious....... there is some sort of say in hindi we call it " APNAPAN". GREAT KEEP IT UP AND GO AHEAD... Posted by: dilip at August 12, 2005 12:35 AM Hey Shalin, I never knew you wrote so well... you could make me go out of business if you ever started travel writing... seriously... Your poetry is great too... I wish I was even 20% as creative as you are... All the very best to you... and have a great time. Your B'lr friend through couchsurfing.com Srinidhi Posted by: Srinidhi at August 31, 2005 01:22 AM Shalin, A splendid collection of poetry......Would definitely browse through borders or B&N to grab a copy.....You seem to possess quite an exquisite talent in both Tech and balladry. Keep writing Khushi Posted by: Khushi at February 25, 2006 06:42 AM Post a comment Name: Email Address: URL: Remember personal info? YesNo Comments:	I, Me & Myself... I am an entrepreneur heading a team of geeks (can't call myself one). 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