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Poetry from Within (a collection)

Poetry

In this collection of poetry, you-the reader will be able to dwell through the inner workings of my mind and soul. Poetry to me is an art form that has to be appreciated no matter how brutal it can get sometimes. In this collection, I will make you...

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Two halves of a Whole

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by proudhypergraphic

by proudhypergraphic

I grew learning two different stories

I grew up with a veil over my head at the sanctum for prayers

I grew up with oil on my hair on every Festival

I heard two distinct languages in my household and family

I admit I can't speak one well

I learnt the other and I am quite fluent in it.

I don't look like one part of my identity

I look more like the other

I find it strange how my skin colour determines my identity.

Does it?

I still eat chappatis with paneer

I do eat rice and sambar

I still pray to the Lord with my palms together

I feel my culture with my heart and soul

I know that my culture is a part of me

I would never give it up for the world.

I am Marathi by blood and I will adorn the chandbindi with pride.

I am Tamil by blood and I will speak it with fluency and pride.

I do not have to be ashamed to be mixed with two dialects.

I do not have to hide in fear of being ashamed.

I implore you to never shun away one part of you to satisfy another.

I am Marathi-Tamil and I have never been more thankful.