Desire – I
I wrote this poem in 1984 at the age of 17. It is the first poem in a series called Desire and explores the nature of desire and longing. Compare this poem with Woman – I (1982) with its similar
Read moreAuthor interview with Stacy Nicholson
It was an honour and a pleasure to be interviewed by author and poet Stacy Nicholson on 11 May 2026. We talked about my journey as a poet, the role of spirituality and vulnerability in my poems, and of course,
Read moreNew release! Twin Flames (Book 6)
Twin Flames is the sixth and final book in the series Memories from another Lifetime. It was published on 17 April 2026, and it is dedicated to my mother, the late artist and poet, Kusum Shukla. When I first
Read moreVanita Shukla Hork's Thoughts
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