In this verse by Dr Jyothsnaphanija, dreamscapes emerge from fragmented connections of water, bird songs, light, and sand – exclusively for Different Truths.
Water fills in Like a map of broken continuities Broken thoughts of birds near the ships Sparkle is vivadi swar for sand, Dreams, samvadhi for eyes. Fume Of sand spray Like a child’s dream, Constant. Orange peels uneven anatomy The beauty of spoken voice Subverted. lighter notes are circulated Sand’s morphemic texture Sifted in warmth Of another life. Glossary: Vivadi swar: Most occurring note in a raga in Hindustani classical music. Samvadhi: The second most frequent note in a raga in Hindustani classical music.
Picture design by Anumita Roy
Dr Jyothsnaphanija teaches English Literature at ARSD College (University of Delhi), India. Her first poetry collection Ceramic Evening was published in 2016. Her poems most recently have appeared and are forthcoming in The Handy, Uncapped Pen, Wishbone Words, The Hopper, Bosphorus Review of Books and others.
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