Storms
byHere’s a verse that reflect on childhood memory, love and loss. Do read.
poetry
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.
The Tawaifs of Hindostan
byThe legacy of the tawaif culture lives on in the melodies they created, the poetry they recited, and the roles they played in shaping the cultural history of Hindostan.
Pen, Thoughts & Me
byHere’s a poem that delves deep into the poets innermost thoughts.
Sometimes, I Doubt
byDo we know anything about love and longing?
December Triptych
byHere’s a verse that narrates the different stages of life — morning, noon, and night — as a triptych
The Ferry’s Night Horn
byHere’s a poem that narrates the story of a ferry’s night horn.
Left Of Ambedkar
byHere’s a searing poem about the impact of Dr Ambedkar’s work.
Ledges
byIn these verses hide pain and longing for the ones you once loved.