Poetry as a refuge in lockdown on April 18, 2020We have been all too familiar with lockdowns and exiles, loss of lives and the halt of living, the tragedy of limited movement and limited words. Poetry makes us feel human, but most importantly, it makes us confront our frailty unapologetically. When Agha Shahid Ali wrote: “The world is full of paper. Write to me.”, […]
The warm fabric of Decemeberistan on December 26, 2019I’m sitting here in the comfort of my home as I stuff my mouth with leftover lasagna from last night. All appears to be fine. My Instagram feed is glimmering with the #Decemberistan posts of happy people flashing the best of their smiles with a yellow floral background. December is a time for tying knots, […]