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Two Poems by Mbizo Charasha
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‘Eye Game’ – Norie Suzuki
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Once upon a time in my Grandfather’s village – Beata Stasak
When he died, their father had two requests. But my aunty could not wait to close his eyes. “He was…
Goose – Yuan Changming
You’ve never tried foie gras d’oie? Me neither! Before leaving China my father told me he’d only heard of bear’s…
What’s my Name – Kunal Mehra
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Two Poems – Kabir and Ghalib – Translated by Ajit Singh Dutta
Where Do You Search For Me Where do you search for me, Man? I am here next to you. Not…
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