Women's Day: Nivedita Roy

Nivedita Roy

Nivedita Roy, a native of Lucknow currently residing in the Kingdom of Bahrain, is an acclaimed poet and writer. She was the runner-up for the prestigious Reuel International Award 2023 for poetry, conferred by The Significant League. A dedicated teacher, Nivedita, has authored four poetry collections, a book of essays, and a short story collection. She has also contributed to around 40 international anthologies. In addition to writing, she actively hosts literary shows on various platforms, promoting literature and the arts.

Am I too big for my shoes?

I have outgrown the shoes

Or am I too big for my shoes?

Revelling in my words

Scribbling on a blank page

Wiping my own tears

Healing the deepest bruises

Am I too big for my shoes?

Winds whisper in my ears

Raindrops tickle my skin

Tears burn my cheeks

Thoughts wrestle with my peace

Am I too big for my shoes?

Words echo and retreat

Quill refuses to pause

Ink bears my outpourings

Metaphors permeate the papyrus

Am I too big for my shoes?

Retrospective in my reverie

Introspective in my pain

Reflective on my errors

Evocative in my expression

Am I too big for my shoes?

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Setu, March 2025