“Unlocking the Shadows: Ananya S. Guha’s Poetic Journey Beyond Dreams”
In the quiet of the night—when the world outside stills and the mind meanders through the cavernous realms of slumber—dreams begin to swirl and dance like flickering shadows. Have you ever found yourself caught in that delicate balance between waking and dreaming, where reality blurs and imagination reigns supreme? That’s precisely where our journey begins. In this evocative piece of poetry, we’re invited to step into a dreamscape where an ordinary school transforms into an enchanting, many-domed house filled with the laughter of friends. Yet, lurking beneath this whimsical transformation is an echo from the past, a teacher’s admonition to forsake dreaming. It poses a compelling question: should we really surrender our dreams for the rigidity of reality? Join me as we explore the depths of this midnight reverie that challenges the very fabric of our waking lives—encouraging us to embrace, rather than abandon, our vivid imaginings. LEARN MORE.
In midnight’s volatile hush
Dreams take over
Amidst the noise of a dog barking
One dream holds centre stage
Me in school
And the school slowly
Transforming into a many-domed
House, with schoolmates playing.
I mull over the dream
And remember the teacher who
Admonished, don’t dream.
