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...
Blood-Red River | A Haunting Short Poem
Blood-Red RiverA hundred and thirty flowersWere swallowed by a...
You, the Critic | A Introspective Short Poem
You, the CriticMy way of moving —Your way of...
Upon the Twisting Bridge | A Reflective Short Poem
Upon the Twisting BridgeI did not come here to...
Premonition on a White Canvas | A Intimate Short Poem
Premonition on a White CanvasOn a white canvas, my...
The Two-Armed Durga | A Powerful Poem
The Two-Armed DurgaIn the autumn sky, upon drifting white...
The Flute and the Girl | A Short Story
The Twilight HourEvening had not yet fallen.The twilight’s colorful...
The Language of Sunlight | A Short Symbolic Poem
The Language of SunlightTime moves —The play begins its...
When the Map Fell Asleep | A Introspective Short Poem
When the Map Fell AsleepSunlight shattered —Spilling through the...
Ramu’s Last Meal | A Long Story
A Rainy MorningToday, Poran was in high spirits. Things...
In the Radiant Warmth of Durga Puja | A Short Festive Poem
In the Radiant Warmth of Durga PujaIn the blue...
Beneath the Rhythm of the Dhak | A Gentle Short Poem
Beneath the Rhythm of the DhakIn their new Puja...
The Return of Uma | A Lyrical Short Poem
The Return of UmaIn the chant of invocation,In the...
Final Testimony | A Hauntingly Beautiful Short Poem
Final TestimonyIn loving you with naïve sincerity,What I earned...
The River of Life | A Lyrical Short Poem
The River of LifeJalangi, river of dreams,Life’s river —Always...
A Breastful of Hatred | A Powerful Short Poem
A Breastful of HatredToday, once again, O man —Your...
Let Your Soul Awaken | A Stirring Short Poem
Let Your Soul AwakenThe little girl dreamed of becoming...
When Twilight Returns | A Poignant Short Poem
When Twilight ReturnsThat evening, the color of twilight was...
The Owl of “Chhobir Moto” | A Short Story
Opening the ShopToday, Runu Samanta opened his shop a...