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Poem: For So Long

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 Tolerance, outdated, is not in their principles.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

Posted on February 24, 2018July 9, 2025 by LirioPosted in PoetryLeave a comment

Poem: Home

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

Posted on February 24, 2018July 9, 2025 by LirioPosted in PoetryLeave a comment

Poem: Tonight

I wonder if he ate dinner. I skipped mine just in case.

Posted on February 24, 2018May 15, 2025 by LirioPosted in PoetryTagged chess, child, family, life, Loneliness, men, obama, Poetry, relationships, thoughts. Leave a comment

Book Review: A Personal Note on ‘The Ministry of Utmost Happiness by Arundhati Roy’

A personal note on the book - The ministry of utmost happiness by Arundhati Roy

Posted on February 20, 2018September 18, 2025 by LirioPosted in Book Review, Top PicksTagged #arundhatiroy, #bookerprizelonglist, #bookjournal, #political, Novel. 2 Comments

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