Category: Literature

  • I Stand For Palestine

    My latest poem on the horrifying genocide taking place in Palestine. Here goes the content: I stand for Palestine Though I am not a Palestinian Or even an Arab, for that matter My heart really shatters And my blood boils When the so-called country of Israel kills Tens of thousands of innocents A fucking gargantuan…

  • Thou Art A Very Kind Soul

    This is a poem dedicated to Rakshita Manglani, a poet, writer, creative director, host, educator, global instructor, entrepreneur and social activist who is part of Hooted1ce; a beautiful platform for art founded by Mohit Kumar; a professional singer, musician, poet and standup comedian. Here is the content: Thou art a very kind soul With a…

  • Thou Art A Good Friend

    This is a poem dedicated to Tamanna, my colleague and friend. Here goes the content: Thou art a good friend May our relationship have no end Also, are you one of my nicest colleagues Never are you vague From you, have I learned a lot Hence, shall I forget you not! Thou art a good…

  • I Miss You Deeply, Dear

    Poem dedicated to my dear sister Shreeja, who is currently working in London. Here is the content: I miss you deeply, dear Do you hear? You are an awesome sister I’m trying my best to be a good brother It’s wonderful to know you’re doing well, though I miss your snarky laugh I miss your…

  • I Am Very Happy I Met You

    This is a poem dedicated to author and poet Himangini Puri; whom I have had the pleasure of meeting thrice (twice in the last 8 months) when she hosted Poetry Open Mics organised by Mohit Kumar; Founder of the wonderful Mumbai-based art platform Hooted1ce. Here goes the content: I am very happy I met you…

  • Thou Art A Great Soul

    I just cannot stop waxing eloquent about my idol Meena Kandasamy; award-winning author, poet, translator, academic and anti-caste activist. Here goes another poem: Thou art a great soul I respect you above all Because, really are you an allrounder A poet and a writer An academic and a translator A truly intersectional feminist And last…

  • You Inspire Me Like No Other

    Poem dedicated to one of my role models – the amazing author, poet, translator, academic, fierce intersectional feminist and revolutionary anti-caste activist Meena Kandasamy. Here is the content: You inspire me like no other A brilliant poet and author A raging intersectional feminist And a compassionate anti-caste activist Thou art the Princess of the Indian…

  • Thou Art A Wonderful Colleague

    This is a poem dedicated to my colleague and friend Namrata. Here is the content: Thou art a wonderful colleague Many a time, are we on the same page So fun are you, to interact with You dispel the myth That colleagues cannot be friends Beautiful, is your mind So happy was I, to visit…

  • You Failed Me As A Friend

    How does it feel when someone pretends to be your best friend and then ghosts you over a trifle like a comment on a Facebook photo? Well, here is a poem on that: You failed me as a friend I thought we shared a great bond Alas, how wrong I was! I should have known…

  • Yet, Am I Single

    I am divorced and single and have not found love since. This is a poem lamenting my single state; here goes the content: I am a nice person And care deeply for my kith and kin I am warm and friendly Honest and trustworthy Soft-spoken and kind With an open mind Yet, am I single…