Introduction “Advice to women” is a poem by Eunice De Souza. In this poem the poet talks about handling emotionally neglectful relationships by using the metaphor of adopting a cat. She tells them that the cat will allow them to learn how to live and eventually die alone. The cat’s inability to be emotionally connected … Read more
Introduction: The poem “Freedom to the Slave” by Henry Louis Vivian Derozio. The poem was written in the year 1827. He was only 17 when he wrote this poem. This poem was published in the same year in a volume called “Poems”. The poem describes the feelings of a man who is freed from slavery. … Read more
Introduction “Flower on the Road” is a children’s poem by Chitra Padmanabhan that explores a conversation between a glamorous vine plant and a small flower as they discuss the happiness they bring to the world. About the poet Chitra Padmanabhan is a contemporary Indian poet who is mostly known for her children’s poetry. Her famous … Read more
Introduction “When My Play Was With Thee” is the 97th verse in Rabindranath Tagore’s “Gitanjali” collection, which was published in 1910. The poem is deeply spiritual and introspective, addressing the divine and expressing a longing for connection. It reflects Tagore’s central themes of yearning for spiritual experience and the desire to offer devotion and creativity … Read more
Introduction “Light, oh where is the light?” Written by Indian poet Rabindranath Tagore, it appears in verse 27 of his book “Gitanjali”, exploring themes of devotion, love, and the divine. His poetry seeks spiritual enlightenment and guidance in one’s life, reflects on the human condition, and seeks meaning and desire for a deeper connection with … Read more
Introduction “Advice to Women,” written by Eunice de Souza, one of India’s most influential feminist poets of the twentieth century, is a brief aphorism on the “otherness” of lovers. This poem is written in the guise of advice to a woman on the verge of a relationship. Eunice’s amusing statement on the preparation of a … Read more
Introduction The feminist poet Eunice de Souza wrote the poem “Bequest” in which she discusses how patriarchy affects women’s destiny. She speaks from the viewpoint of a female speaker, most likely the poet herself, whose thoughts are influenced by the rigid standards of the phallogocentric society. Her tone is a little lost and shows pain. … Read more
Introduction: “The Lotus” is a poem written by Toru Dutt. It is a poem that brings out the significance and pride of Indian culture. About the Poet: Toru Dutt (1856-1877) was a notable Bengali-Indian poet. She penned her works in two languages; French and English. Famous works of hers include Ancient Ballads and “Legends of … Read more
Introduction Sujata Bhatt, an Indian poet who was raised in the United States but was born in Gujarat, wrote “Search for My Tongue” when she was 12 years old. “Search for My Tongue” examines what it’s like to be an immigrant in a new society, the demands of assimilation, and the connection between language and … Read more
Introduction The poem “Indian Women” by Shiv K. Kumar explores the many aspects of Indian women’s identities and experiences. The many roles, difficulties, and ambitions of Indian women are explored by Kumar using vivid imagery and expressive language. The poem perfectly expresses what it means to be a woman, highlighting both her resilience and the … Read more
