i used to wonder / what caused so much conflict / purple blue bodies / lying unclaimed / on both sides.
Tag: war
Diktats for Dandelions
'How do you make art that makes broken look beautiful?'
Book Review: The Brief, Gorgeous and Honest World of Ocean Vuong
'On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous' shows readers that even in the loss, there’s redemption, and a beauty of sorts only if one knows where to find it.
Near Dreams of a Distant Future
Fuelled by the despair caused by ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, the poet addresses the futility of war.
From Whistling Arrows to Battle Cries, Ancient Soldiers Used Sound To Frighten and Confuse Enemies
Since antiquity people have harnessed sound as a weapon, and the practice continues – in new high-tech ways – today.
An Unresponsive Embassy, Hate Comments: A Student’s Experience of the Ukraine War
When Rahim expressed herself online, she was blamed by many – including her own kin – for the ineffectiveness of the Indian embassy, and was also accused of spreading …
Heartache Before Heartbeat
The poem explores a teacher's attempt to provoke thought about the vulnerability of soldiers in Northeast India.
Volodymyr Zelensky: How Acting Prepared the Ukrainian President for the Role of His Life
As an actor and performer, Zelensky built his portfolio of presidential skills long before he knew he was going to undertake that role.
The ‘Glory’ of War
What do you see when you hear the word ‘war’?
Russia’s Feminists Are in the Streets Protesting Putin’s War
In today’s Russia, feminists form one of the most active social movements defying state repression. Now they’re uniting to resist Vladimir Putin’s war on Ukraine.