How can my love hold him when the other
Flaunts a gaudy lust and is lioness
To his beast? Men are worthless, to trap them
Use the cheapest bait of all, but never
Love, which in a woman must mean tears
And a silence in the blood.
7 December 2023
How can my love hold him when the other
Flaunts a gaudy lust and is lioness
To his beast? Men are worthless, to trap them
Use the cheapest bait of all, but never
Love, which in a woman must mean tears
And a silence in the blood.
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Kamala Das (1934-2009), an Indian poet and author, rose to popularity for her audacious and frank portrayal of feminine sexuality in a traditional environment. She was born in Kerala and challenged established gender roles with her bold poetry. Das worked in both English and Malayalam and received praise for works such as "The Descendants" and "My Story," an autobiographical narrative. She was a pioneer in Indian literature, exploring issues of love, identity, and politics. With her blunt voice and unapologetic investigation of forbidden issues, Das, also known as Madhavikutty, left an everlasting influence on Indian literature.D