Neruda
byPablo Neruda’s poetry inspired political resistance and social change. Abhay’s poem is a tribute to his poetry.
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Things That Look Blue
byWhat do things that look blue represent? Read Anindita’s fascinating poem.
Life
byWhat does life mean to you? Is it the friends you keep & the lipstick you wear–or, does it have a deeper meaning?
A Ballad For My School Friends
bySchool friends, once our partners in merry-making & jollity, may be far from us. But they stay in our hearts–forever.
Art/Love
byUsing brushstrokes of love and art, Mrinalini doodles with dreams & makes words dance to her tune.
Zoya
bySinging about love & absence, Gayatri Chawla hands over the key to her heart through a poem; it’s romantic & enticing.
In Her Breast Like Sadness
byA captivating, melancholic & provocative verse that questions the essence of love & longing.
The Fire & Sermon
byAs the world slept at the midnight hour, India’s soul was slashed through imaginary boundaries, writes Abhay K.
I, Woman, Stree-Jati
byJayshree’s poem on womanhood, written twenty-five years ago, is powerful; it reads like a charm, relevant even today.
Drifting Words
byRelationships of a bygone era hold the key to your heart & keep your mind shackled to the memories of the past.
Let Us Keep That Silence Burning
byPratip Sen Gupta’s verse takes you through a fascinating journey, delving into the deepest ebb of love and longing.
Power Cut At Camp Byasi
byRomantic. Vivid. Charming. Anannya Dasgupta’s verse narrates the tale of two people whose lives are intertwined.
Permission To Loot
byWhen you press the button & get your fingers inked, do you wonder if it’s permission for criminals to loot your country?
Migratory Gods
byAbstract, personal and provocative – Nalini Priyadarshni’s abstract poem reflects on the role of religion in elections.
Hold Tight
byThe pretence of being one family is easy; hold tight, capture the moment, and seal it in a wooden frame.