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Author Archives: subincontinentia
Hinglish—a language all its own
There is a language few outside of India have encountered that – like so many trends originating in the sub-continental mind – is quietly going global. This is Indian-English or ‘Hinglish’ as it is affectionately known. Spread mostly by Bollywood … Continue reading
You are the perfect bud
You are the perfect budIn every flowerThe bloom, the wilt, the petal fallMirrored to Infinity. You are the dark-fingered howlThat rips the brittle stemThe long and deathly still decayThe tight dry seed, blindto its changeling form. Photo by: Susan Burgess … Continue reading
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Welcome to the disconnect
Welcome to the disconnect word by word and step by step, You think you’re free But you’re just not one of us — Yet. Eyes downcast or staring bare Into a world Beyond all care. Forgotten how to say “hello” … Continue reading
Fisher Men
I’ve seen the oily-legged saddhus on the Ganges In their tumble-down monsoon-moulding houses Brewing chai on wooden fires like practice funeral pyres Eyes as deep as wells In the ringing temple bells Casting their minds towards peace Fishing for the … Continue reading
Cracks
I’ve known a lot of people in my timeHugged strangers in the streetFor no other reason than my arms were cold. Seen them laugh and seen them fallSeen their hearts dart in betweenI’ve fallen with them, with the boot upon … Continue reading
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Back to the ocean
You crawled together out of the blue. You – brushed your hair in the light of his naked skin – Hesmoothed his rough edges on the pumice stone of your shyness – Youleaned on his shoulders after one too many, … Continue reading
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The unmasked ball – an old revolution in rural France
“How did it start?” I asked my friend.“Well, we were at a gathering just after the lockdown lifted. We were all wearing masks. I’d forgotten mine and had to borrow one from someone. But this guy entered the room, and … Continue reading
Afterlife
We wonder what it’s like the Afterlife Where they go, the close departed The ones we always felt would stay. Could never feel so far away. Is it a black brick wall in time? Just a stop along the circle … Continue reading
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