Poets

Labels — Are for Bottles| Aashna Iyer

Aashna says that a good poem touches the listener/reader in a manner such that it creates an impression in their own mind.

Flowers and Friends | Shruti Sunderraman

Shruti Sunderraman says that she has always been drawn to poetry. She thinks the strength of this art form lies in its ability to communicate ideas — difficult ideas or those about sensitive subjects — in a palatable manner. "It will be better received or have a better chance at being understood if it's in a poetic format."

7 Minutes | Aashna Iyer

Aashna Iyer says that poetry to her is about making people break their veneer of poise and actually feel things