Poetry at Sangam

Poetry at Sangam showcases poetry in English and translations as well as essays on poetics and news of new releases.

A SEASHORE LOTUS, DREAMING by A. Anupama

She says—

whisper the words and I will read them aloud.

Let the mermaid story be mine.

If my hair turns pink, I’ll dive under the waves

and hide. If I find a shell comb, I will leave it for you

under the boardwalk stairs.

                                                Please bring

a glass necklace for me in the morning.

The sky turns pink when I know you are awake.

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