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Agust Vol. 1, No. 4

Rajiv Khandelwal

Editorial

Since its inception in January 2024, Afflatus Creations has supported the publication of creativity, whether in the form of poetry or academic writings, written by seasoned, established or emerging wordsmiths without any publication charges.

By, Musharraf Ali

The Psychology behind the Increasing Sexual Violence

It is often said that literature is the mirror of society. When sexual crimes not only fail to decrease but continue to rise and become a societal illness, it becomes essential for literature to engage in serious discussions about the causes and solutions of this malady.

Dr Lalit Mohan Sharma

Prof P N Sharma
The lasting imprint

It’s almost a cliche to describe a person in any field of life as a legend in his own life-time.

Sushant Thapa

Varied Expressions
The Power of Words 2 Book Review

The Power of Words 2 written and edited by Binod Dawadi from Kathmandu, Nepal and Sydnie Beaupre from Canada respectively begins with simple and minimalistic outlook to life.

Faleeha Hassan

Interview with Niels Hav conducted by Faleeha Hassan

Faleeha Hassan: If you could summarize your life in a poem, what would you say?

Dr. Raju Vallikunnam

HUES AND SHADES OF SOLITUDE

Solitude, loneliness and labyrinths are not new themes to poetry, but when these elements are delineated in the tapestry of feelings and emotions, it will definitely achieve new dimensions.

Dr. A. Arun Daves

ODE TO STORM CLOUDS AND JASMINE BLOOMS

O storm-wracked clouds that tear the sky, With shadows deep and shapes that sear, You bring forth beasts with jaws awry, Their gaping maws, my deepest fear.

Dr. Dalvir Singh Gahlawat

Democracy My Foot

What if you are democracy? I am still alive Do you know? Who am I? I am O’Dawyer In the form of Democratic Administrator You are on bend stretch When I become brute Oh! Democracy You are my foot

Faleeha Hassan

If You to Love One of Them

Because love is as hard as a walnut in a toothless mouth,

Because you might stand for hours, as your breathy gasps burn in the frost, waiting for a rose to whisper to you,

Gerrard Chaiken

“Seahorses and other miracles…” (From “Depths and Heights”)

So often , you felt As if there were a stone around your neck, A stone in your heart, As if your heart itself were stone,

A dying flower

I watch as you slowly wither away like a dying flower, You blame me for your pitiful state Thinking it was me, Who forgot to water your roots.

Shafkat Aziz Hajam

I AM NOT BARREN

I am not barren. My fecundity has not dwindled yet, Enough as before to bringforth blossoms of all sorts and I do.

Narinder Jit Kaur

Love’s Epiphany

In a world Ripped apart With animus ‘n Acrimony The heart aches for A whiff of fresh air A sunshine To warm its cockles; For eternity.

Narinder Jit Kaur

FLOWER BLOSSOMS ON CANVAS

The painting genius’s tortured soul Found expression in myriad forms On the celebrated canvases adorning Art galleries, museums and private collections Of wealthy art collectors all over the world

Dr. Brajesh Kumar Gupta

FRAGMENTS OF LOYALTY

In a small, nondescript village nestled amidst rolling hills, there lived two inseparable friends, Prathamdev and Mahi. Their friendship was a testament to the purity of companionship, born in the innocence of childhood. From building forts in the woods to chasing fireflies on summer nights, they were bound by an unbreakable bond.

Dr. Brajesh Kumar Gupta

A FERVENT DESIRE TO BRING JUSTICE

In a quaint rural village, the glimmer of hope for justice burned faintly, overshadowed by the oppressive reign of Mayor Sikandar. This avaricious leader had entrenched his influence across the community, from local businesses to law enforcement, leaving the townspeople feeling powerless and afraid.

Abha Vishwakarma

HOMECOMING…

We celebrate your homecoming today your return to Ayodhya Ram fourteen faraway years arduous, onerous, gruelling and grinding was not plain sailing without you and Ma Sita.

Arbind Kumar Choudhary

Veer Lachhit Borphukan

Borphukan is a man of  infantry Who adds insult to injury For the sake of landside victory Amidst many an empty flattery ?

Aniquah Mollah

An Unconscious Stage of Identity, Desire, and Attachment: Psychoanalytical Insights into Restoration Drama

The Restoration era in England, spanning from 1660 to 1710, witnessed a profound transformation in the sphere of literature, particularly in drama. The period was characterized by a renewed interest in human psychology, individualism, and societal norms.