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Khokan Goes to His In-Laws’ House | A Short Poem

Khokan Goes to His In-Laws’ HouseKhokan is off to his in-laws’ home—but what will he eat there?There’s wheat flour in the house,and ghee hanging...

The Feast of the Royal Family | A Short Poem

The Feast of the Royal FamilyOnce there was a king—the king ate khaja,his queen ate feni.Their son ate goat meat,his wife ate honey,their maid...

The Creature of Ekanore | A Chilling Short Poem

The Creature of EkanoreOnce upon a time, in a place called Ekanore,there lived a strange creature who climbed palm trees.Its teeth were like radishes,its...

The Changing Times | A Short Poem on Modern Life

The Changing TimesTimes have changed—yes, the days have truly turned.In this ever-new world, we’re still repaying old debts.Even those born with golden spoons in...

The Dark Law | A Powerful Short Poem

The Dark LawThe nation broke apart—a homeland turned foreign,India’s own limbs cut into states.Those who sat in cold rooms, reasoning,were the ones who carried...