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For my Grandchildren

Richard Rose’s poem is about a promise that a grandfather makes to his grandchildren in these turbulent times.

Life is Sacred

The pandemic has halted the meaning of society, and it is a ripe time to question who we are beyond the appearances we make. How can we better understand the connection between our present moment and the journey of our lives? Where does one look for hope when the mind is alone? Mack Aroni explores these questions in a poem.

The Cycles of Hope

Difficult as it may be, one can always find solace in the vicissitudes of nature, knowing that these cyclical changes will turn full circle and restore life. In the midst of this crisis, let us not forget that humanity has survived countless pandemics. Shirley Lalrinfeli captures her thoughts in this poem.

Darjeeling

Mandira’s poem is a personal narrative that moves beyond a walk to encompass the past, present and possible future of the people of Darjeeling, a name synonymous with the finest tea in the world.

While on a Walk in the Park

Mohankumar’s poem is about a strange experience in which, while the narrator is taking his evening walk in the park, he is detained by a man with ‘large, smouldering eyes’ who speaks to him in a mystical strain even as he listens in stony silence.

Subarnarekha

In Mandira Pattnaik’s prose poem, the narrator, while on a real and metaphorical walk, trudges through the labyrinthine passages of the mind of an older woman struggling with age-related memory issues.

Longing

In these poems of longing by Samreen Sajeda, absence is neither a feeling that surges in during moments of seclusion, nor does it make you a recluse. Rather, it walks right beside you as you return to familiar locales.

Tarangini

A river of words, words of women from the world over. Tarangini represents the writing voice of women. A poem by Anupama Krishnakumar.

The Crow Outside the Window Sill

Saranya writes a poem on the most committed being that she knows of – the crow who visits her home every morning. He is always there, eats on time, and leaves right after, only to visit
again the following day.