Being Real
byThese verses reflect on the difficult & often challenging pursuit of being true to oneself.
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Past the brim: A Poem
byHere’s a deeply moving poem that reflects on the vicissitudes of life.
Anxieties
byHere’s a poem that reflects on the times of hate and the cycle of absurd violence, we all are trying to make peace with.
For Kashmir
byHere’s a poignant poem for Kashmir. Do read.
Storms
byHere’s a verse that reflect on childhood memory, love and loss. Do read.
The Naming Of Namo
byThis 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.
You Believed In Me
byThis beautiful tribute captures the deep emotions of love, loss, and the drive to carry on in the face of hardship.
Lit Fest
byWhen we go to literature festivals…
Unvanquished
byCan humans remain unvanquished even after death?
Abandoned Houses
byThrough vivid imagery, this poem reflects on the fading memories of a childhood once filled with simple joys.
Riviera
byVulgar, 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.
Saree
byThis simple yet powerful poem refelcts the journey of passing down heritage, where the past is both honoured and reimagined.
Sometimes, I Doubt
byDo we know anything about love and longing?
Training
byHow do we usher in the new and leave the old behind?
December Triptych
byHere’s a verse that narrates the different stages of life — morning, noon, and night — as a triptych