In the balmy sunshine of spring, poems steeped in love turned the city into a haven of romance. From new-age metaphors to social media's favorite verses, and couplets in Avadhi language, the audience was enthralled. During Sunday's 'This Love Isn't Easy' session, young poets once again captured the hearts of literature aficionados. They not only read poems but tickled the audience with tales from their personal lives and stage experiences.
Declaring himself a poet of broken hearts, poet Badal Sharma began the gathering with a poem for his wife, 'Annie, there's none like you.' He shared the emotions from his crush days, penned into verses.
She came, weary from a night of wakefulness, With wet hair, hurried after a bath, I, too, rushed that day, clad in haste, Having donned nothing much, with no breakfast to taste
He then recited lines touching on the emotions of first love, 'Even if she blocks me, I know her number by heart... it's the month of her birthday, December is clear to me,' sparking applause.
His poem, akin to many youthful hearts' plea, resonated deeply with the audience.
I professed I'd cherish you with my life, Now it's you hurling words like bullets, We argue, fearing tears may flow, Now who debates with the insincere?
Badal Sharma's poems reflected humor, love, and personal narratives. He engaged openly with the audience, enhancing the experience with their applause.
Next, poetess Sonal Jain, with her emotive and sensitive style, recited poems on love, nostalgia, and the digital age's tangled relationships. Her poem, showcasing today's digital era, was much adored by poetry enthusiasts.
Your face, somber in the DP, Your love-filled anger, a spice, Since our talks stopped, I keep staring at your last seen...
She further presented a poem on today's life captivated by mobiles.
The mobile has altered life's course, Let's have heart-to-heart, sitting together, of course, Google can't fathom the language of love, What does it know of hope and despair?
Sonal Jain's poem on a festive gathering received cheers, depicting life's humor, introspection, and joys and sorrows. She highlighted how social media has transformed love and communication.
After Sonal, it was poet Mohit Shourie's turn. He presented poems based on life's simplicities and challenges and praised Sahitya Aajtak's platform with his verse.
If a writer desires, storms can be incited, Hard work can bring riches united, Sahitya Aajtak has shown to all, Through poetry, one can rise tall
Mohit's lines 'Don't ask what I gained from my mates, I found partners in pain... those unworthy are barred from my heart, Look how I've created my own guard' resonated well with the audience, touching young hearts intimately.
Impossible that I won't see goodness around, Nor would I ignore your truth, sound, Should you come near, I'd sink into your heart, If you drift away, your shadow I shall not part
Mohit's poems conveyed struggle, friendship, and goodness vividly. He shared how Sahitya Aajtak gave him the confidence to express himself on the platform.
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After Mohit, poet Dharamraj captured society's and personal contexts with his humour-laden poems on Shivratri and love.
I returned after responding to her letter, In love, settling every matter, Love was blind, I too, like the blind, Gifted her mom a rose, with love defined
Finally, his couplet in Avadhi went viral on social media, rousing applause at Sahitya Aajtak's gathering, signifying a blend of folk culture, love, and humor.
November joy unlike January enjoyments The warmth of a mattress unmatched by a carpetShooting pistols with bullet flairNo master's delight like a lawman's dare
Poetess Pratibha Mishra also graced Sahitya Aajtak's stage with heartfelt poetry on life woes, first love, and romantic episodes. Her poem 'Paper on which life's woes are inscribed, We shall become the flag-bearers of the path, Let us endure the tapas, till our last breath, We shall rise as your future's sun' was well-received by the youth.
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Pratibha's poems exhibited emotional depth and clear experiences, capturing the audience's hearts.
Everything seems fine indeed, Yet a hidden pain in the heart does plead, The most daunting truth of all, Everyone's first love remains incomplete
Poet Ramayan Dhar Dwivedi presented his poems on Sahitya Aajtak's stage, with lines like 'Faith turns idols into goddesses, sinful hands into generous ones...' very well-received. His poem 'Shyam's worship in vain, if not with Radhe's devotion' garnered applause, showcasing echoes of faith, power, and balance in life vividly.
Finally, poetess Preeti Tripathi's emotional verses on love and relationships captivated the atmosphere. Her poem 'Smile, and it turns my evening into bliss' was adored. Preeti touched upon love, sacrifice, and women's empowerment themes within her poetry.
Through this platform, poets engaged with the audience, sharing personal stories and enlivening the ambiance with applause.
