Article 19

Category: Poetry

  • Two Worlds

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    Confronting another’s pain from within the safety of one’s own world evokes both discomfort and self-realisation. In “Two Worlds,” Alphin reflects on this uneasy distance between privilege and suffering. Read More

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  • fork-tongued psalm 

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    “fork-tongued psalm” sings of women who are made to kneel at the altar of malevolence and patriarchy, whose snatched offerings make for sacrifices, whose words are reduced to hissing. Read More

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  • Is love a dog from hell?

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    – Deepjyoti Sharma 2+2 =4, Tautology In whatever universe Is love same in every possible world Out there? In my observable universe David Wallace said:  All this inside me  To you, it’s just words That’s why Bukowski said: Love is a dog from hell  Or what  Rilke said like a princess waiting for us to Read More

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  • The Eye of the Cyclone

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    – Alisha Mehra The cyclone gushes past me Someone said it’s safest near the eye How hard is it to see That we’re too caught up to stop by? I see things at a great speed I see a few people, too I ponder upon their predicament Of what they think is the truth I Read More

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  • Where I am From

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    – Sreepriya Ramesh I am from the sweetness of mangoes, Snatched from Amma’s hands between playing, And from the sour spice of maanga thokku Sun-warmed on the rim of the well in Pati’s backyard, I am from the heat of the summer, the sudden splash of water Drawn from the well and thrown against walls Read More

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  • Satellites

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    – Romal Renny I chase down your distant star Hoping it would lead to your mark Perhaps in your own pursuit Stuck spinning in an endless loop… No matter how out of sync For one night our orbits will link And now I hope you take care Until our burdens can be shared. ___________ Design Read More

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  • little poems for little critters

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    a series of whimsical poetic vignettes Read More

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  • I am a Woman

    We are a tapestry of memories woven by the people around us. Every little habit, every little action, every little dream is built from what we see and grow up with. In this poem, Sreepriya reflects on the legacy of women – the borrowed practices and the dreams that combine to create a new identity… Read More

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  • Where Love Grows

    The tender emotions of love do not come without pain. But the strength of love lies in the way we care for it and nurture it amongst all the threats that stand in front of us. In this evocative poem, Anshira K K shows us not just how love can die, but also how love… Read More

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  • Time to Submit

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    When academic pressure meets procrastination, the race against time becomes a familiar struggle for many. The poem, “Time to Submit” captures, with humour and relatability, the chaotic process of academic writing. Read More

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