women writers
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Could You Romance Me Like I Do?
~ Could you romance me like I do? when I wake up in a good mood like I was the sun and the moon gold silver lighting up my room the mirror reflecting my truth my love reaching my eyes, shining bright, smiling through I tuck my hair softly at the back of my ear… Read more
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Love Is Love And A Game Is A Game
~ I conform to the old schoolof love that makes me movefeel my heartbeat grooveto a melody between me and you I rebel when the adrenaline crasheslike the movies lied about the magicthe absenteeism in your courtship a temple built but you forget to worship? I call for you, I wait for a light to shownot… Read more
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Following Your Heart Takes Perseverance
~ I fuck up and get back again, I get to the top of the mountain and then roll down the slope only to walk another taller mountain. I set camp on the riverside, I go for a swim and come back not feeling guilty for being happy or living my life. I stop shaming… Read more
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I Cannot Be Polite Anymore
This poem carries the rage I feel for the repression and discrimination faced by caste-marginalised people through many generations of existence. In India, a thousand biases exist in people’s mind and being of a certain caste can lead to character assassination in most cases. The idea of ‘merit’ is a myth when it comes to… Read more
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If Only He Would Stare At His Wife
The poem reflects on the emotional distance and disappointment in a loveless marriage, inspired by a controversial comment in news in India, about prioritizing work over family. It explores themes of neglect and societal expectations, highlighting the painful truths hidden in relationships and the struggle between duty and genuine connection. Read more
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On Mother And Daughter
The narrative explores struggles with identity and belonging, shaped by a mother and daughter’s relationship experiences and societal expectations. Feeling out of place in a conservative hometown, and finding solace in distant cities and meaningful connections. The evolving relationship between a mother and daughter reveals shared desires for freedom and understanding, transcending their initial miscommunication. Read more