Real
byThe distinction between the imagined & the real is blurred with a new realisation. Gorick Brahmachari’s fascinating poem.
Art & Poetry
Black Compass
byAbstract, irascible & provocative, Sarabjeet’s poem sibilates the darkest emotions that denote a black moral compass.
Reborn
byRapes have become normalised, reported every other day like petrol prices & movie reviews. Mallika writes a powerful poem.
Creativity Comes From A Cluttered Place
byDoes creativity come from an abyss of darkness where a rim of nothingness exists?
Un-Celebration
byThere isn’t much to celebrate if god remains a mere spectator when we are hungry & thirsty. Rashmi’s powerful poem.
The Exit
byIs there anyway out of the mind? Devika Mathur’s poem sets the scene and asks some interesting questions.
Facing The Mirror
byWhat do you see when you face yourself in the mirror? Shraddhanvita asks a provocative question through verse.
Ganymede Chronicles
byGanymede, the mythic hero is the subject of Barnali’s fascinating poem that chronicles fears of love & heartbreak.
Sun Feast
byAbhay K writes, with poetic exuberance, about a delightful feast in the land of sun, sand and sea – Goa.
Kiki Smith’s Creepy Art
byKiki Smith’s art, with its surreal realism, transforms a casual spectator into a prying voyeur.
Simple Pleasures
bySimple pleasures, innocent as they seem, have the power to conquer & rule over us. Megha Rani’s fascinating poem.
What Am I To Her & She To Me?
bySukrita Paul writes a surreal, enigmatic poem that punches your gut and calls your conscience.
Make Me A New God
byCan you make someone into a new God? If so, what does he look like? Can you see him on the streets? Is he a goatherd?
Closed Doors
byClosed doors seal freedom, rape hopes and kill dreams of millions of people. Shihab writes a poignant yet powerful poem.
Iraq Before The Interventionist Wars
byFlorence E Cheeseman’s paintings clear the fog of war & help us understand the impact of interventionist wars in Iraq.