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...
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...