An anthology takes shape when poets from diverse backgrounds unite through their shared passion for writing. They provide an environment where different viewpoints can coexist and where personal experiences can find balance in group feelings. It encourages poetry to be elevated from a solo act to a collective rhythm in which each author contributes a note through their individual work.

The voices of thirty-nine co-authors from India and elsewhere are brought together in Shubham Tyagi’s moving anthology ‘Alfaazon Ki Dastaan.’ The book, which translates to “The Tale of Words,” honors the pen (Kalam) as a potent tool for expressing feelings that words cannot adequately convey. The collection features sincere, intimate, and emotionally charged pieces that contain topics such as love, family, self-reflection, patriotism, and remembrance. As each writer offers a distinct viewpoint, the book is a sincere ode to self-expression and creative authenticity.

Shubham Tyagi

A multi-talented artist from Punjab, India, Shubham Tyagi is a director, writer, choreographer, and compiler of the anthology ‘Kalam.’ In addition to being the director of ‘One Step Ahead Dance Studio’ and the vice president of Punjab in ‘The Dance Federation of India,’ he works with well-known publishers including Haneul.

His poem ‘Affection as a love!’ redefines love in a way that embraces people, family, nature, and the arts. It examines love as a selfless, spiritual energy that necessitates transparency and modesty. He contends that ego and want must be removed from the heart in order for love to be fully experienced. The poem, which is profoundly introspective, questions accepted wisdom by presenting love as an overwhelming emotional gravity that binds us to something far bigger than ourselves.

Aakash Tyagi (Sky)

Canadian author Aakash (SKY) Tyagi is well-known for his inspirational and emotionally charged poetry. His poem, ‘Bhai Mera Dost’ in Hindi, depicts a friend who represents the love of a mother, the knowledge of a father, and the protection of a sister. It is a touching ode to friendship that transcends categories.

His poetry is warmly and sincerely written and considers a lifelong connection that provides constant consolation, support, and emotional fortitude. SKY conveys the essence of a buddy who feels like home—a soul twin and safe haven—in straightforward yet impactful words. Each paragraph feels like a silent, appreciative chat with someone priceless because of the casual and intensely personal tone.

Mittali Singla

Mittali Singla is a major in psychology, marketing, and economics. She writes with creativity and real-life experience because she is passionate about expressing herself. Mittali dispels the myth of societal advancement in her poetry, ‘Soch aur Nazariya’, by highlighting the disparity between outmoded beliefs and contemporary outward appearances.

She criticizes how, despite its professed open-mindedness, society nevertheless judges individual choices, particularly women’s attire. Her poetry challenges the shallow character of modernity with incisive insight and emotional clarity, and it calls for a more profound, genuine change in the way that people think. It makes a strong case for tolerance, independence, and real advancement over appearances.

Rishav Banerjee

An enthusiastic writer and social activist from Kolkata, Rishav Banerjee has been a student in IIHM’s Bachelor of Arts program at the University of West London. The TGIWC Community named him Chief City Author (Kolkata), and he is actively involved in both Indian and international literary circles.

His poem ‘Shilmazl’—a term linked to misfortune—traces the journey of a soul burdened by poverty and abandonment, yet quietly fueled by hope. Through haunting imagery and emotional depth, Rishav paints a portrait of a dreamer navigating despair, ultimately finding strength in a symbolic place of renewal. His work blends poetic expression with activism, offering readers a lens through both hardship and resilience.

Simmi Jindal

Simmi Jindal’s moving Punjabi poetry in Alfaazon Ki Dastaan gives a soft yet potent voice to feelings that are frequently unsaid. Poetry is more than just art to her; it’s a hallowed place where harmony arises from quiet. Simmi’s writing is still anchored in warmth, family, and emotional recollection, having been influenced early on by her grandfather’s emotional reactions. Her voice has changed over the years as a teacher and poet, but it has never lost its authenticity.

Her art addresses social consciousness, personal vulnerability, and the therapeutic value of expressiveness. Her poem transforms private realities into universal awareness in this anthology, bringing about a silent revolution. Simmi reminds us that, if we have the courage to express them, even our deepest emotions may bring us together.

 Aarti Shandilya

Aarti Shandilya, a young poet from Madhubani, Bihar, has studied in Dehradun for a B.Sc. in Agriculture. She is greatly influenced by Pakistani poet Tahzeeb Hafi, and her poetry in Hindi and Gazal is honest and profound.

Aarti creates a potent analogy between life and a tavern in her poetry ‘Zindagi Ek Mehkhani Se,’ which appears in the anthology Alfaazon Ki Dastaan. Each drink represents a feeling or event. Every instant is a part of the euphoric flow of life, whether it burns or calms. Her tone is genuine and engrossing, encouraging readers to accept happiness and sadness equally. Even though she is young, Aarti’s poetry transcends age and opens hearts.

More than just an anthology, Kalam: Alfaazon Ki Dastaan is a heartfelt symphony of lyrical voices that enliven language and reflect the human heartbeat. Each composition examines topics such as love, resiliency, nostalgia, and truth with emotional depth and poetic grace, ranging from subdued sadness to audacious hope. Each poet contributes a distinct hue to this expansive canvas, resulting in a collection that is both universal and intimate. These verses, which are meant to be fully felt as well as read, encourage introspection and interpersonal relationships. Let Kalam: Alfaazon Ki Dastaan’s words find you and stay with you for a long time. It is a heartfelt conversation between pens and souls for the romantic, rebellious, seeker, and dreamer.

Oftentimes, feelings and thoughts are hidden behind a mask…a filter. Leaving words unsaid and thoughts unacknowledged, in the hope to control the way we are perceived. Expectations and opinions are shrunk under the veil of acceptance. In the silence of the mind and the depth of the heart, these hidden conceptions demand to be expressed. They gnaw at the soul, longing for an escape from their cages.

Poetry provides a well-appreciated release for the hidden and unexpressed world. Through poetry, silent emotions are expressed. Smothered and veiled sentiments are manifested through poetic verses. Poetry mirrors the emotional world to the earthly realm. Poets use earthly elements and material objects, metaphorically to convey human emotions. Their connection of emotional depth and complexity to the sensory world accentuates the unbreakable bond between humans and nature.  

Akhil Katyal @katyal.akhil

Akhil Katyal points out the importance and reverence of nature. His work interweaves a bilingual touch. As a poet, he emphasizes personal experiences and inner emotional worlds. With a careful and evocative choice of words, the poet highlights the musicality and expressiveness of both languages and the distinct rhythms and cadences that characterize each one.

Bilingualism in the poem is an asset because it enables the poet to draw on the particular cultural and linguistic heritage of each language and to express complex ideas and feelings with depth and delicacy. His poems illustrate the ability of words to provoke, to convince, and to change, honouring the expressiveness and beauty of multilingualism, in its creative use of language. The poet brings out the wonderful intersections of life, the beauty of nature, and the simplicity of childhood. He captures the essence of life, full of varied experiences.  

The readers feel a nostalgia, empathy, and compassion as they get acquainted with these poems. He encourages readers to dearly hold on to the memories that are precious to them. The simplicity of the language used makes readers develop a sense of connection and being a part of the work.

Andrea Watkins @wordsbywatkins

Andrea Watkins shows a deep appreciation and realization of childhood discovery. The poems celebrate life’s complexities in nature’s splendour. The poet glides with skilful ease of words and explores the human condition. It’s a feeling of shared experience of what we have noticed, changing through generations. The evolution of humans distanced us from nature and attracted us to screens.

 The poems are lyrical, thought-provoking, and symbolist in style of writing. There is a deeper meaning and message conveyed through metaphors. It conveys complex ideas through the use of symbols. In vivid imagery and clear language, the poet conveys the dynamic forces that have shaped the natural world. The poet touches on emotions that are felt by all humans.

The poems strikingly capture the intense momentum of evolution, in which survival depends on the ability to adapt and change, and in which each phase of growth leads to new possibilities.  In its richly textured and thoughtful description of the natural world, the poem encourages readers to see the beauty, complexity, and constant change of life and the world around.

Apeksha Harsh @apswrites

Apeksha Harsh’s poem ‘Many a Manasa’ appears in the ‘Heroines Anthology’. In her poem, she explores Manasa, the Goddess of snakes. She questions the beginnings and development of Manasa’s portrayal as she examines themes of anger and forgiveness. Her interest in reimagining stories and giving voice to underrepresented characters is evident in the poem. Her poems have also been published in Ambit, Fusion and many more such literary works.

The poems are decorated with inspiration, anticipation, and expectations. The well-crafted verses depict a richly imagined world. The poems convey fantastic ideas in evocative language. Readers are awestruck at the magnificence of nature, where the boundaries of reality blur.

She has a collection of many poems through which the message brought out is that everything in existence is intertwined. Nothing in life remains out of bounds, capturing the essence of universal accessibility. It suggests that all existence is within reach. Readers have a glimpse of the world and themselves as limitless, complete beings coexisting in harmony with the universe. It urges the readers to have a different perspective on life and personal transformation.

Haadi Dar @haadidar_

Haadi Dar has published an anthology by the name of ‘The Art of Dying Twice’. His poems explore the landscape of the mind, considering the inner state and contemplations. The poems by Haadi Dar are vehicles that transport us to unexpected thoughts and feelings. It is an integration of surrealistic, confessional, symbolic, and modernist styles of writing. It portrays an idea of strength of survival in spite of loss or challenges.

The poems exhibit the change that comes with maturity. The way life’s experiences change the way our innocent childlike selves perceive the world around us. The poems tread through territories of melancholy, regret, nostalgia and grief. It is etched with the bittersweet essence of past memories. The poems are reflective in nature, deep with soulful realizations. There is a theme of sadness, introspective longing which tempts the readers to confront the fathoms of their own emotions.

The readers are offered a powerful and cathartic expression of pain and beauty that defines us. It gives the readers a renewed strength of survival against all odds, embracing truth for liberation.

Shalini Chadha Chhabra @shalini.c.chhabra

The poet, Shalini Chadha writes in Hindi as well as in English. The poet navigates the complexities of human experience as well as common emotions of everyday life. In the silent moments, feelings whisper things we’d rather not hear. In the flow of daily living, feelings come and go like the tide. Happiness and grief, like a balance tip our days, lining it with laughter and tears, where each step unfolds a human heart.

The poet touches on natural changes and meaningful adaptations to it. She focuses on delivering poetic effect in a manner of natural speech full of rhythm but not in the traditional manner. She conveys ideas with the sense of normality.

This poem is a sincere and understandable presentation of the human condition, celebrating the beauty of normalcy and the universality of emotion. With soft language and imagery, it tells us that our struggles, doubts, and fears are not unique and that we are not alone in those things. The poem honours the simple moments and feelings that tie us together, reminding readers it’s alright to be not alright and that vulnerability is a virtue. The poems are comforting, soothing, and reassuring, by recognizing the common human experience.

It invites readers to love their own feelings and bond with others on a deeper level. Readers feel it’s normal to go through challenges in life and savour the joy of surpassing them. Readers go through emotional resonance as they feel absorbed in the poems.

Poetry is worth it if it amuses the reader, ignites a fire within them and makes them feel and relate to the subject. A poetry can take the reader to a wonderland wherein he jumps onto the train of thoughts of the poet and feels immersed in a perfectly enchanting combination of joy, love, pain, excitement and all the rest feelings.

Writing a poem is like discovering oneself, the end is not pre-decided, the words flow from within the writer and an elegant piece is created with an end which was never meant but still is the best it could ever have. Here are some young yet mature poets to let you experience a different world through this creations.

Srijani Rupsha Mitra 

A prolific writer and poet Srijani Rupsha Mitra hails from the Indian City of Joy – Kolkata, West Bengal. Writing her first poem at the budding age of fifteen. Rupsha has always been fascinated by Indian literature. She remembers being inspired and supported by her grandmother who herself is a poet and writer. Ruspha wrote her first poem in class 9 and it depicted ‘women’. Initially she wrote poems in her mother tongue Bengali and gradually ventured into writing in English. Love, nature, womanhood and politics are her favourite themes to write about. Her love for nature is evident in one of her most loved poems – ‘At the Haridwar Ghat’. Spirituality and transcendence are the realms she loves to explore. Working as a columnist with the magazine called Houghton and Mackay, Rupsha has several literary accolades credited to her name. She is the winner of the BLACC Poetry Contest. Many of her works have been featured in renowned magazines and online platforms like London Reader, Mermaids Monthly, Birmingham Arts Journal, Muse India, North Dakota Quarterly and the like.  

Her journey of being a notable poet began from winning the Lockdown Poetry Contest conducted by eShe magazine. From that time, there has been no looking back. She published her debut poetry collection ‘Smoked Frames’ at the age of seventeen and has published one more anthology called ‘Dandelion Skin’ since then. Her works delve deep into human relations, feelings, emotional aspects, nature’s bounties and spirituality. They put forth the perfect mixture of beauty, rhythm and the choicest of words. Her works paint a vivid and breathtaking picture of the subject in the reader’s mind. 

Currently an undergraduate English Literature student in Kolkata, she considers herself to be a page poet more than a stage poet. With  Kaviguru Shri Rabindranath Tagore being her idol, she flawlessly blends spirituality into her poems and brings out the best from the sea of words. 

Sahil Gera

A 20 year old from Jaipur – the Pink City of India, Sahil Gera is a poet with two poem anthologies credited to his name. He generally writes in Hindustani (in Farsi and Devanagari scripts) and English. Writing his first poem in class tenth, he has found his home in the impermanence of life; that is what inspires him to write. An individual with a passion for creative arts, Sahil is also actively involved in collegiate theatre. He adores the works of many great writers like Amrita Pritam, Mirza Ghalib, Faiz Ahmed Faiz, Javed Akhtar, gulzar Sahib, William Shakespeare. Oscar Wilde, T.S. Eliot and the like. But he finds his sukoon in Sahir Ludhiani’s ‘Chakle’ and Bahadur Shah Zafar’s ‘Lagta nahi hai dil mera ujade dayar mein’.

Sahil has been a guest speaker at the Jaipur Children’s Festival and one of his anthologies has been exhibited at the Jaipur Literary Festival. He believes that expressing and creating bold pieces of art that reflect the true voices of the oppressed and the innate emotion of our generation is the only thing that can make our lives worthwhile. 

Rajeev

A student of technology, Rajeev is a literature enthusiast at heart. He wrote his first poem – a rhyming verse on the theme of separation, in the year 2021. He generally writes in Hindi, English and Urdu. Rajeev derives his inspiration from his surroundings. His inner turmoil and ecstasy are something that drive him towards penning down masterpieces. Currently reading ‘Nadi ke Deep’ by Sachchidanand Heeranand Vatsyayan and Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, he urges budding writers to read voraciously. He is an individual in search of himself, the meaning of life and solace. His pen name ‘in_search_of_astitva’ is a true reflection of his ideas and ideals.

He believes that reading broadens horizons and develops creativity in a way no other thing can. Rajeev loves the works of Paulo Coelho, Vinod Kumar Shukl and Dharamveer Bharati. Elif Shafak’s ‘Forty Rules of Love’ and Mana Kaul’s ‘Antima’ are some of his favourite works. On a note to his fellow and budding writers, he says that one should not compare oneself to others. One must derive inspiration but never compare.

Hairat 

In love with her pen name, Hairat is an engineering graduate who began her writing journey in class twelfth. Her first poem was a heartwarming piece about the efforts of a mother and her child’s failed acknowledgement of the same. Hairat generally writes in Hindi and English but has a nook of her heart reserved for Hindi poetry. She believes that she has always possessed an urge to let unsaid emotions be penned down. Hairat is currently invested in reading Dr. Brian Weiss’ ‘Many Lives, Many Masters’. 

She feels that writing stirs something deep inside her and her pen bleeds spontaneously and effortlessly. With ‘The Kite Runner’ by Khaled Hosseini being one of her favourite reads, she derives her inspiration from legendary writers like Rahat Indori, Dagh Dehlavi, Jaun Elia, Manav Kaul, Amish Tripathi, Elif Shafak and Khaled Hosseini. Hairat encourages young minds to read as much as they can to shape their thoughts. She urges the upcoming writers to explore and explore and carve their own niche. She says, “Let your creativity know no bounds. Don’t be discouraged by comparing yourself with other artists because everyone has their own charisma, so do you!”

Purva Dagade

A postgraduate student of Chemistry from Nagpur, Maharashtra and a poet at heart, Purva often goes by her pen name ‘The Frozen Heart. She believes that this is what inspired her to write in the first place. Her first poem written in free verse form back in class tenth narrated the story of betrayal and hope. Purva generally prefers to write in English and feels that writing is her form of salvation. Quotes from her favourite authors and poems by her favourite writers often inspire her to write extraordinary pieces. But mostly, her inner self – joy and grief profoundly bring out the best in her. 

Harry Potter by JK Rowling and The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho are some of her favourite books. A fan girl of textbook poems, Purva loves to read the works of William Shakespeare, Rabindranath Tagore, Alfred Tennyson and the like. She also follows Korean/Chinese dramas and finds her muse in the wonderful dialogues from them. To name a few, Doctor Slump and When I Fly Towards you have been some of her all time favourites. Purva strives to ensure that her creative pieces resonate with the reader’s mind. They should build a connection beyond the ordinary and let readers find their solace in them. She advises the younger generation of writers to express themselves as freely as they wish to. She says, “Be an artist for your passion first, and do not let the opinions of others intimidate you. Believe in yourself and your art.”

Bidya 

Coming from a small town of Odisha, India, Bidya is a poet who writes in her mother tongue Odia and English. She initially started her journey by writing short stories in Odia but she could never finish them. Then she tried to portray her feelings in the form of poetry, but could not do it well either. This led Bidya to quit writing for almost 5-6 years. But better late than never, she bounced back with fervour and restarted her journey by posting her thoughts on an app custom made for the same purpose. Bidya then started receiving immense love and support from her readers and fellow writers on the platform. And till date, she finds her serenity there and considers it to be a memorable experience for herself. Writing her first poem about rain, she believes that nothing can inspire a writer more than their solitude. 

Bidya is currently reading a poetry collection called ‘Love is a Dog from Hell’ by Charles Bukowski. Khaled Hosseini and Franz Kafka are her all time favourites. Her love for them knows no bounds as she loses herself in their works leading her to complete reading them in just two – three days. Bidya has always derived her inspiration from the phenomenal works of Sylvia Plath. Emily Dickinson and John Milton also inspire her to write stunning poems. She feels that the upcoming generation of writers is indeed great, but most of them are chasing likes and comments on social media. She urges them to be original and read well. She believes that continuity is the key and expressing oneself and eventually building vocabulary will let them bloom into beautiful metaphors. 

Poetry isn’t just a handful of words; it’s like a warm sea of passion. It has the power to immerse you in a pool of emotions and enthusiasm, providing a sense of freedom from everyday desires and norms. Poetry is the art of expressing unspoken and unheard feelings that reside deep within, struggling to be articulated through a rhythmic arrangement of words. Let me introduce you to some poets whose work can make you truly fall in love with poetry.

‘Ram’ by Abhi Munde

“Bharat ki neenv hain kavitayein aur satya hamari baaton mein, tabhi kalam hamari teekhi aur sahitya hamare hathon mein.” Poetry has always been an inseparable part of Indian culture and Abhi Munde in his latest poetry ‘Ram’ has reiterated this beautifully. A Marathi poet who writes and recites in Hindi, Abhi is a phenomenal poet whose pen has rendered some of the most poignant pieces of poetry in today’s scenario. In this Kalyug, everyone is chasing spirituality and God, people believe that God resides within them; yet they stoop low in the most basic things of life.

Abhi Munde has perfectly described this irony of today’s world through his poem ‘Ram’. He sends out a prominent message of realising the actual virtues and vices of human life. His choice of words and pitch variation while reciting is just apt to let the listener transport himself to another world. The poem is a masterpiece; and with the beats paired with it by Nitin Ugalmugale, you are sure to get goosebumps while you feel the essence of every word.

‘Not All Men’ by Jidnya Sujata 

#NotAllMen – a hashtag trending on Instagram came out of the usual feminist (or maybe not so feminist) reels with Jidnya Sujata providing a newer dimension to the perspective. The poet’s use of words, pauses, pitch and expressions in her poetry was just apt to bring out a strong idea in a rhythmic pattern. She gave way to both the dimensions of the idea; of not all men being harmful and at the same time of not all men being harmless.

In today’s world, one can find both – men who commit wrong and certain other men who are framed. And here comes the need for #NotAllMen; but Jidnya smoothly aces the idea of not all men being victims. “The land of my dreams stood strong on the shoulders of men and women, men who knew respect, who knew empathy, who knew kindness. And then I woke up to reality, a place where not all men are the same. Wouldn’t the world be a nicer place if they were?” says Jidnya! Isn’t it, wouldn’t the world be a nicer place if they were? 

‘Sapiosexual Texting’ by Sid Warrier

All of us have once in a while had someone whose message popping on the phone has given us butterflies. Earlier there were long handwritten letters or barely worded postcards that did the thing. But now, it’s the ‘hey’ and ‘hi’ that ignite the sparks. Sid Warrier, in his Valentine’s Day Special poetry beautifully worded the journey of begging from a mere ‘hi’ to landing up in sleepless nights by choice. With the soulful music by Abhin Joshi, this work is even more pleasing to listen to. For all those who are in the midst of sparking conversations, this poem is worth listening to. “This is a universal truth that ‘hey’ is better than ‘hi’.” – with Sid’s wonderful words the smiles shine brighter on seeing a ‘hey’ instead of a ‘hi’.

‘For those Looking for a Sign’ by Ankita Shah

Life is a constant hustle these days and the complex species of Homo Sapiens always waits for good signs with expectant eyes. When one looks closely, every little thing in one’s life is a sign of something good happening constantly. This is the message that the latest poetry of Ankita Shah sends out. The soothing music by Abhin Joshi paired with the sweet and calm recitation by the poet is a treat to watch. She wisely uses words and conveys how gratitude is an essential part of one’s life.

So, for those looking for a sign, Ankita’s poetry is a reminder of the things of beauty this life offers and how one should keep cherishing it till the end. “To catch yourself breathing is a sign.” – these words of Ankita Shah will reverberate in your ears till eternity once you listen to them and encourage you to add life to your days and not days to your life.

‘Apna Andar Kaise Jhaakun’ by Chintan Rachchh

Self-discovery is the art of discovering yourself, your likes, and your dislikes and knowing your heart, body and mind thoroughly. It’s easier to observe others and learn about their habits, but when it comes to yourself, most of the time we find ourselves wondering what exactly we want. The simple question of ‘Who am I?’ seems to be a mountain trek and we stay stuck on ‘I am ___’ with nothing to fill in the blank. Chintan Rachchh, a splendid poet presents this idea of the journey of discovering oneself in his poem. The genuine questions and usual answers hit the right spot and leave the listener wondering how to look within oneself. “Kisiko malum ho to mujhe zarur ilm karna ki main kaise andar jhakun?” – and that is a mystery bigger than the mysteries of the black hole.

Love is integral to society. We come across its stories now and then. We hold them with us for a lifetime and cherish them. One of the favourite authors of India lived a life full of love that brings comfort just the same way. This Valentine’s Day, let’s recall the famous love shared between the author /poet Amrita Pritam and poet /artist Inderjeet Imroz. 

Early Lives of Amrita Pritam and Inderjeet Imroz

Amrita Pritam, the renowned Punjabi poet and author, gained success and much fame in her life. However, her romantic life was conventionally not successful. She married young in 1935 to Pritam Singh but soon parted ways with him. After her first marriage, she met Sahir and fell in love. While Amrita loved Sahir, Sahir was already in love with someone else. 

During this time, Amrita wrote a lot, and many of her works are dedicated to Sahir. When she was 40 years old, she met Imroz for the first time at her workplace, All India Radio, Delhi, where they soon became friends. Eventually, Imroz bought a scooter just to drive Amrita to work every day and share the littlest moments of his life with her. What could have been the greatest love of Amrita’s life is more often reduced to being called incomplete. Amrita called herself loyal to Sahir and distanced herself from more in the same life.

Imroz, who was a budding artist at that time and still looking for success, moved in with Amrita in Hauz Khas, Delhi. This sparked a lot of conversations in the town regarding their relationship, but what they shared was unconventional and unconditional. Their time shared together is commonly referred to as spiritual love. A kind of love that was not defined by social conventions and did not demand anything in return. 

Amrita Imroz: A Love Story

The love of Amrita-Imroz was revived by Uma Trilok’s book, Amrita-Imroz: A Love Story, a collection of letters exchanged between Amrita and Imroz. Amrita’s poetry expresses the sadness that she faced in her love life. However, at the same time, her poetry and letters also convey that their love would’ve been more successful if Imroz had come earlier in her life. Amrita had already named this life after Sahir. 

Their time together lasted more than 40 years until she died at 86 in the companionship of Imroz. Amrita’s famous poem, “Mai tenu phir milangi”, a beautiful masterpiece to read on Valentine’s Day, portrays her deep desire to be with Imroz. To share irrevocable and unconditional love with him in her next life. After Amrita’s death, Imroz said in his interviews that his art, whose muse is Amrita, is meditation for him. He remembered her in the present tense as a companion who was always with him. 

The love of Amrita-Imroz was not simply profound and shared between two famous personalities. Their poetry, art, letters and passionate love define the culture that humans share inherently. This culture goes beyond social expectations, impositions, demands and conventions. They are to be remembered for generations to come in the hope of another life for Amrita-Imroz. This Valentine’s Day let us remember the unparalleled story of the poet and artist, Amirta-Imroz.