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You make me so proud
Because, always do you say it so loud
A powerful crusader against injustice
Often, do you stand on the edge of a precipice
And scream so that the whole world can hear
Year after year
How fucked up is our country
An utter sham of a democracy
Always, do you walk the talk
Haters may say you often sulk
However, they cannot be more wrong
Because, like a honeybee, do you sting
Where it hurts them the most
Really, art thou the best
When it cometh to using words as a weapon

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I am very happy I met you
Your poetry rings as true
As Israel being the greatest thief in the world
Brilliant, are your words
Even better, is your recitation
People sit up, rapt with attention
Whenever you take the stage
Really, do you have a remarkable range!

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Thou art a great soul
I respect you above all
Because, really are you an all-rounder
A poet and a writer
An academic and a translator
A truly intersectional feminist
And last but not the least
A thoroughly dedicated anti-caste activist!

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Ready am I, to make sacrifices for true love
For as long as I live
Spend less money, I can
Reduce my screen time, I can
Travel less, I can
Eat less sweet items, I can
Sleep less, maybe I can
Write less, maybe I can
However, there are certain things
On which I cannot compromise
Because I hate breaking promises
For me, is keeping my word everything!

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You inspire me like no other
A brilliant poet and author
A raging intersectional feminist
And a compassionate anti-caste activist
Thou art the Princess of the Indian literary world
A person none can avoid!

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Read the caption for the entire poem. Dedicated to my colleague and friend Tamanna.

It's been a year since we first physically met
But close to three years since we first virtually met
Thou art a fascinating person
From you, have I learned many a lesson
I love working with you
Sometimes, does it feel too good to be true!

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Read the caption for the entire poem. Dedicated to my friend and colleague Namrata.

Thou art a wonderful colleague
Many a time, are we on the same page
So fun are you, to interact with
You dispel the myth
That colleagues cannot be friends
Beautiful, is your mind
So happy was I, to visit your home
You are an awesome Mom
And your kids are super sweet
Though yes, can they be a handful at times
However, with them, would I dearly love to play games!

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Thou art my chief source of motivation
Because, never do you show caution
Always, do you speak your mind
To your fire, is there no end
Seriously, are your poems so powerful
That they inspire us to fight
Against the Indian State's sheer might
Your personality is beautiful
Though your writing is fiery
I know you wouldn't hurt a fly
Because, all you want, is social justice
Even if it involves a huge sacrifice!

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You failed me as a friend
I though we shared a great bond
Alas, how wrong I was!
I should have known something was amiss
When you gave me the cold shoulder
For not giving you a proxy
When you were absent
However, your personality was akin to a Doxy
And for me, rarely were you present
When it truly mattered
However, for you I truly cared
Stood up for you, I always have
You knew I was naive
And took advantage of it
You cared for me not one bit!!

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I look up to you greatly
Thou art an amazing lady
In you, do I see a fire
That refuses to die, no matter what
You lay your soul threadbare
Wit, is one of your greatest assets
Never do you back down from a fight
In a tunnel full of never-ending darkness
Are you the light
Which keeps emptiness and depression at bay
And puts us firmly on the path to happiness
Come what may!

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