Art & Poetry

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The Naming Of Namo

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This poem is a reworking of T.S Eliot’s The Naming of Cats. While Eliot’s witty & humorous exploration of the names acquired by cats reinforces the enigma that they are, The Naming of Namo lampoons the myth-making around an insecure despot.

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Riviera

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Vulgar, power-hungry men are planning to build a riviera on the graves of dead babies to cover up their sins & make them look glamorous. Here’s a poem that reflects on that obscenity.

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Saree

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This simple yet powerful poem refelcts the journey of passing down heritage, where the past is both honoured and reimagined.