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Madhu and His Dogs | A Short Poem

Madhu and His DogsMadhu walks the streets,Lost in his own world —Sometimes smiling, sometimes thinking,His hand resting on his cheek.Muttering something under his breath,He...

In the Radiant Warmth of Durga Puja | A Short Festive Poem

In the Radiant Warmth of Durga PujaIn the blue sky,A white raft of clouds drifts by —Beneath it, nature celebratesWith shiuli and kash blossoms...

Beneath the Rhythm of the Dhak | A Gentle Short Poem

Beneath the Rhythm of the DhakIn their new Puja clothes,Little Khoka and Khuku play,While by the yard’s edge,Tiny Muku watches them quietly.Shivering in the...

The Return of Uma | A Lyrical Short Poem

The Return of UmaIn the chant of invocation,In the dreamlike rhythm of her arrival —The Mother comes,Bearing the song of creation itself.A dawn of...

Final Testimony | A Hauntingly Beautiful Short Poem

Final TestimonyIn loving you with naïve sincerity,What I earned insteadWere neglect and humiliation.My wandering, minstrel heartLonged to be free —To flee to some distant...