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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.

I wrote this poem in light of the events in the news recently that have made the word ‘home’ a politically charged one, and also as a memory of my personal experiences that put into question what home might be.

The Grandmother-Great: A Poem by Shreya Manna

By: Shreya August 28, 2017November 9, 2017

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How do I introduce this poem? It is about a beginning or an end that I will ever fully understand. It is about a poem in it’s own way; a human one, a memento of your heritage. What you are about to read is the humble attempt of a great-granddaughter, who, making her own way…