Arun Tiwari

Arun’s writing is driven by a sense of duty, a commitment to truth, and a deep empathy for the struggles of the common person. His poems don’t just soothe the soul; they challenge it. They are born out of a suffocating need to speak the truth in times when silence might seem safer. As Arun shares in his reflections, “These poems arose from a sense of suffocation when words became essential.” He writes with a deep sense of responsibility towards the democratic and humanitarian values that he holds dear. Whether addressing the laborers’ suffering during the pandemic or the grim realities of loss, Arun’s poems reflect a profound commitment to the cause of human dignity, equality, and freedom.

The collection also captures the feeling of living under a microscope—where every dissenting voice is scrutinized, and every act of resistance is met with insult or threat. In a time when free speech is often stifled, Arun’s poems become a rebellion of their own, affirming the importance of individual expression in the face of adversity. He writes with courage, unafraid to face the harsh realities of the world, even if they paint a grim picture. Yet, amid the bleakness, his poems offer a glimmer of hope—anchored in values of solidarity, love, and fraternity.