For so long The politicians in my country Have been dressing up in white. Some even in saffron, green and blue. But peace, sadly, is not in their agenda. Tolerance, outdated, is not in their principles. Do you know how easily they trade My nation's pride and honor For pleasing their vote banks? Do you … Continue reading Poem: For So Long

The plain glass windows I washed with soap and sponge. The long balconies I scrubbed for a day's meal as wage. The warm roof tops I sat down to write my poems. The old gulmohar Who greeted me with a mother's love. The cold cement steps Where I lay down to see my biggest dreams. … Continue reading Poem: Home