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The River of Life | A Lyrical Short Poem

The River of LifeJalangi, river of dreams,Life’s river —Always flowing forward,Always moving on.You have built homes along both your banks,Where people call out to...

A Breastful of Hatred | A Powerful Short Poem

A Breastful of HatredToday, once again, O man —Your patriarchy has won.Once again you bowed my headWith your power.No — my head did not...

Let Your Soul Awaken | A Stirring Short Poem

Let Your Soul AwakenThe little girl dreamed of becoming someone great —with the sharp blade of her pen,she would bring justice to poverty and...

When Twilight Returns | A Poignant Short Poem

When Twilight ReturnsThat evening, the color of twilight was dim,And my heart — weary, exhausted.When I awoke from sleep,I found you gone.At noon I...

Under Kartik’s Moonlight | A Reflective Short Poem

Under Kartik’s MoonlightAt last, I arrived—in the land of the moon, upon the empty field,in the northern wind, under Kartik’s moonlight,by the edge of...