Yes,
this is the real fact about our present time. Whether we realize it or not,
whether we want to deny it or not, matters little. We cannot escape from this
situation at all. No, we are not in a mood to discuss world politics or analyze
the political theories. But anybody wishing to remain apolitical would
certainly end up becoming either a hypocrite or a grand fool. So, we can either
gladly become the stooge of this political system or remain aware of the
politics of the present time. Yes, it is up to the individuals. But none of us
can claim to be apolitical.
A
poet is also the product of his or her time. Time shapes our individualities in
various manners. As a poet or a writer, if we want to remain aloof from
anything political, we'll end up producing rubbish, which will never be
considered as literature at all. A poet must be responsive to his or her
surroundings, to gather the true momentum of contemporary times. It'll help the
poet to find out the individual and an independent voice. Without which none
can be a true poet. So, in a sense, working with poetry can never be
apolitical. Again, certainly, it doesn't mean a poet must join politics or
should remain politically active. But certainly, a poet should not be apolitical.
Otherwise, a poet can never touch that essential human chords, which bring
poetry alive.
No,
we are not making any framework, how to be a poet or how to write poetry, etc.
We are only considering the facts because without becoming responsive to the
present situations around one's space and time, one can never produce
literature at all. We mean true literature. Not anything published in print or
web. Unfortunately, if we fathom deep into the present trends of literary
activities, we'll find out too many worthless productions claimed to be
literature. These productions have no connections with the present time. These
are mostly rootless structures devoid of human compassion and it's
complexities. Not all the write-ups are literature. Even most of the poems that
have been written every day in and around our literary mediums are just like
this. Rootless and devoid of social connectivity. Lifeless and devoid of
spiritual essence. Worthless and devoid of true soul.
Yes,
the soul is missing from most of the poems. These cannot vibrate and cannot
touch readers' souls. Yet these worthless publications can also become popular
if the almighty media wants. And we the people wish to rush forward following
these media hypes. So, our literature is also into the overwhelming grip of
media. Poet People Poetry nothing is now independent. Everything is dancing
into the tuning set up by media, according to its interests.
Now
the only question remains, how can an individual deal with this overwhelming
situation? We do not think we can formulate any mechanism to guide everyone. It
is not our duty or responsibility. We have no right to guide anyone. We can
only raise our voice, put forward our deep concerns with honest propensity. It is
up to every individual, how to respond to this confusing time. How to deal with
the media propaganda. How to save individual independence. And how to keep up
the eternal torchlight of literature. How to preserve the soul of literary
works. How to remain honest without becoming a hypocrite or fool enough to
board the bandwagon of media hype.
Our
Poetry Archive in its limited capacity is continuing with its vision to bring
out the best of the different literary traditions and cultural heritages
inbuilt into contemporary literary works and wisdom. We do not want to dance
like puppets. We do not want to become the stooge of any power. Neither do we
want to manipulate others through our ideas and dreams. So, our vision is
simple. To remain independent and work with honesty.
With
this focus, we are presenting yet another monthly edition of OPA with more than
a hundred poems of the number of poets around the world. This month we are
presenting poet, RANIA ANGELAKOUDI of Sweden who lives mostly in Greece as the
poet of the month. Poet APRILIA ZANK of Germany has taken an exclusive
interview of her only for the readers of OPA. We hope along with this engaging
interview our readers will like this new edition as well.
NilavroNIll Shoovro
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