Peace

My mother, the late poet and artist Kusum Shukla, passed away in January 2025 after a brief and serious illness. I wrote this poem while she was still alive, and I dedicate it to her memory. She was a role
Read moreHappy New Year – Get Soul for free!

Happy New Year! May 2025 bring all of us joy and abundance. The holiday season can be challenging in many ways, so Iām offering by ebook, Soul, for free on all Amazon markets from 3-5 January 2025. Start the new
Read moreThe Goddess and the Devotee

I wrote this poem in 1984, 16 years old. It describes the foolish games we often play in love, afraid to be vulnerable and authentic. Compare this poem to Verse to a God (1985) and To Ashish (1986) with their
Read moreVanita Shukla Hork's Thoughts
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