The Black Cat Cafe
byCats have a place in our hearts & also in our literature. Here’s a poem that tells the story of a modern (wo)man-cat relationship.
Art & Poetry
Rain Leaks Through Eleven Images And One Dream
byHere’s a fascinating, imaginative poem that touches the depths of the soul. Read it.
Diphthong Of Desire
byDesire is a strange creature. It’s hard to tame, impossible to extinguish. It speaks to you in many tongues—so clearly and persistently–slowly redefining the idea of you.
Forest Fire From Far Away
bySerena Alagappan poem reflects on the brutality of forest fires induced by climate change.
Waiting
byHere’s a soulful, thought-provoking poem about the environmental catastrophe we are witnessing. Do read.
Fraudulent History
byDo we live in silos fraudulently created by history? A poet shares his thoughts through verse.
Domesticity
byWhere do we find ourselves? In our dreams? Or, in our reality? Antara, a poet, juxtaposes reality & dreams through verse.
A Woman’s Heart
byA poet writes a wonderful poem that reflects on the eternal nature of love.
My Love Letter To You.
byWhere do words exist: in our minds or at our fingertips? There are many ways to write a love letter. This is poetic, beautiful.
From Clay To Wood
byCan trees give us an opportunity to live until eternity? A poet reflects on the philosophy of life through a tree.
That Old Tree
byAn old mango tree is, in equal measure, an object of beauty, a provider of mangoes & a closet of memories.
Endings & Beginnings
byA fascinating, thought-provoking poem that interrogates the link between historical symbols & the present.
A Sonnet On Coming Halfway Across The World
byA poem centered on how the Tamilzh endearments “thane-y” and “maane-y” translate to “honey” & “deer.”
A Nice Man
byA poet laments, through her verse, about the travails of finding a nice man.
DhoomDham – The Art Of Rebellion
byDhoomDham, a political art form that originated from the grassroots, highlighted injustice meted to people & used folk art to bring about socio-political change.