narayan devanathanThe silence of the beastsAm I silent Or voiceless At a loss for words Or feelings? Do I not have a tongue in my head Or a head on my shoulders? Oh wait I’m not a…May 29May 29
narayan devanathanIn the long run, everything works outOver here, I run Aware of the privilege I have to feel joy To run of my own volition With all the resources at my disposal To be healthy…Oct 14, 2023Oct 14, 2023
narayan devanathanThe Perfection of ParadoxesThe river doesn’t mute itself Just because night falls.Jun 29, 2023Jun 29, 2023
narayan devanathanThe seduction of the Comfort ZoneThere is no air-conditioning there.Jun 19, 2023Jun 19, 2023
narayan devanathanDON’T THINK, RUN. DON’T RUN, THINK.When you think of going for a run, the gremlins will greet you. They won’t come knocking at your door, or creep in through the window…Jun 15, 2023Jun 15, 2023
narayan devanathanMeanwhile, Manipur burnsHere, wrestlers are thrown to the mat On the ground, online. Morph their photos, stat!May 29, 2023May 29, 2023
narayan devanathanThe Most Unpretentious Man I Have KnownEverybody has their Sid stories to tell. About how he touched their lives. With love, kindness, generosity, brilliance, laughter, candor…Apr 27, 2023Apr 27, 2023
narayan devanathanOf Men and MassagesHow many of you — I’m talking only to the men in the room for now — how many of you men have ever gotten a massage, in India? And not just…Feb 13, 2022Feb 13, 2022
narayan devanathanA Patchwork of (W)holesand so we stitch what we unquestioningly believe to be finery that elevates us in the eyes of the world.Aug 12, 2021Aug 12, 2021