“Unveiling the Radiance Within: Ananya S. Guha’s Poetic Journey in ‘In the Sun'”
Have you ever paused to sip your morning coffee and let the symphony of sounds around you unfold? In the piece before us, the author deftly captures the kaleidoscope of early day noises—everything from the splash of water and the honk of vehicles to the familiar clatter of the milkman’s arrival. Each sound weaves into the fabric of a typical morning, filled with poignant imagery of mundane moments that often slip by unnoticed. As we navigate through flurries of daily chaos, there’s a surprising depth to these fleeting experiences—like the way our faded memories cling to us, reminiscent of worn denim soaking in the sun. Join me in exploring this evocative portrayal of morning life and the feelings it stirs within us. It’s a reminder that sometimes, the simplest moments can resonate the loudest. [LEARN MORE.](
Sounds in the morning
splash of water
honk of vehicles
motor and scooter rides
corpulent father
with corpulent daughter
the milkman arrives
with a thud or bang
grimaces, I search for a pen
my bag, another day
as the newspaper rolls in
outside I clutch
at faded memories
like my denims
fading in sun.
