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The Abacus

By: Shreya April 19, 2023

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A poem that explores the significance of time and place.

Paradise Lost (?)

By: Shreya February 7, 2023

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I wrote back to the infamous image of ‘paradise lost’ that has been doing the rounds since Milton. Enjoy!

Calling

By: Shreya January 24, 2023January 24, 2023

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I wrote this poem inspired by the ecoscape of Chennai – the sounds of its birds in the morning, the feeling of fresh coastal breeze in my hair, and the process of seeking the pulse of my life through all.

The other day, I interviewed an autumn leaf

By: Shreya October 19, 2022

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I picked up a leaf off the ground because I thought it was pretty. Did not expect a full interview, but here’s the poem-transcript.

Vermillion: A Poem in Honour of Durga Puja

A poem about the coming of Durga Maa, which is joyously celebrated in my home city of Kolkata and around the world.

You Intrigue Me

By: Shreya September 17, 2022

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A poem about love, emerging, and curiosity. Enjoy!

Jeannine: A Poem

By: Shreya March 28, 2022

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Love keeps trying to open my eyes: a poem

By: Shreya February 26, 2022

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With love, Shreya

Mind Monsters Inc.

By: Shreya July 10, 2021October 2, 2021

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My mind has birthed some monsters, and I am here to share them with you. Go figure (see below): Parnika was one of my first creations, though I have only named her in hindsight – today. Parnika means small leaf; it is an alternative name for the Goddess Parvathi. She is a small leaf, the…