Poem: Far-away lands, sugar-cane and coconut palms

Poem: Far-away lands, sugar-cane and coconut palms

Far-away lands, sugar-cane and coconut palms A poem by Navishkar Ram Photo by Nur Andi Ravsanjani Gusma from Pexels - The suffering of my ancestors is etched in my skin It follows me no matter how hard I run It wants to break through And bloody my body - Red I’m...

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Poem: The Little Voice

Poem: The Little Voice

The Little Voice A poem by Navishkar Ram Photo by Vijay Sadasivuni from Pexels   Every breath is like swallowing razors. Each gulp tears, Rips and gashes. Each word winds its way down Deep into the pit of your stomach. Makes a home there and rests. - Walking out...

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The proof is in the pudding… or the curry?

The proof is in the pudding… or the curry?

Growing up Fijian-Indian ("Findian") meant food was always the centrepiece of any family gathering. The history of our people, which spans almost two centuries out of India, is mired by stories of brutality, hardship and suffering. Yet in all the time Findians spent...

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