Poetry Speaks to the Punjabi in [me]
I came across this poem today, and definitely wanted to share with all you Langarites. Preeti Kaur, the author from California, is able to speak to numerous aspects of self-identifying as a Punjabi. We’ve had some discussions around Punjabi and Sikh identity here before, thought it would be refreshing to have an artistic take to the topic. Here are a few of my favorite lines:
You Bring Out The Punjabi In Me
By: Preeti Kaur
with respect to Sandra Cisneros’ “You Bring Out the Mexican In Me“
…
sonu
you burn the inquilabi in me
ghadar is a language
i speak only to you
pacific mist we breathe
the subcontinent to freedom
from our san francisco dreams
hidden under guise of fog
tag taxis with saffron orange bumper stickers
ZINDABAAD!!! ZINDABAAD!!!
perhaps the morning pooni the start of our rebellion
radioactive jalebis the danger
we eat
Click here for the audio podcast and full poem published at the online literary magazine Qarrtsiluni.
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I will be reciting Punjabi Poetry here as will Dr Avatar Singh Avatar and Sathi Ludhianvi
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Asian Society after a long break in literature event is holding another memorable function for literature lovers in Redhill, Surrey on Saturday 26th May 2012 at 7pm, where se of the most famous poets and writers in Urdu, Hindi & Punjabi will be participating and reciting their works in Methodist Hall, Gloucester Road Redhill RH1 1BP
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Thanks very much
The Punjabi poetry is so heart touching and felt deeply if one understands its meaning truly. It is nice of you to share such a nice piece of poetry with us as it is always pleasure reading fine poetry. These lines are written so beautifully I loved it totally.
Thank you for sharing the post. Poetry, music – ways to express.
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