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The Marketplace of Hunger | A Reflective Short Poem

The Marketplace of Hunger“Can poems fill the stomach?”—What a question! One that nearly eighty percent of poets hear at some point.But did poems ever...

The Return of Darkness | A Haunting Short Poem

The Return of DarknessNowhere does the serene Buddha take birth anymore.Nowhere is born the clever, playful Krishna.This world, wrapped in utter darkness,is slipping back...

The Festival of Rain | A Lyrical Short Poem

The Festival of RainA touch of coolness brings freshness to the parched soul;weariness melts away, and life fills up, rich and lively once more.The...

Nitya Babu’s Everyday Journey | A Lighthearted Short Poem

Nitya Babu’s Everyday JourneyEvery day, Nitya Babu rushes off,Hanging from the Bat-bag bus;Reaching the Maidan, he settles down on the grass,Chatting the hours away—An...

The Season of Renewal | A Reflective Short Poem

The Season of RenewalThe days of playing “Ubu Dosh-Kuri” are over—the days of smearing the last colors of Phagun too have passed.Now it’s Chaitra,...