I wrote She Moves Onwards in 1985 at the age of 17. It speaks of a defiant, if broken, heart that seeks to move on with dignity after heartbreak. Compare this poem to Freedom (1984) with its similar theme of
She Moves Onwards
Such A Sad Day
My mother, the late poet and artist Kusum Shukla, passed away exactly one year ago on 20 January 2025. Please join me in commemorating her memory. Read also Peace (2025), written while she was ill and dedicated to her memory.
My Friend – 2
This poem is about friendship and loss, and the grief which comes with it. This is the second in a series of poems exploring different facets of friendship and love that I wrote back in the early ’80s. Compare this