I write when something within me feels ready to be spoken or when something within refuses to be quiet.

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My poems are not born out of an attempt to impress, but from an urge to express. Sometimes the mind is at peace; sometimes it is stirred by a thought, a question, or even a contradiction.

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I do not write because I have all the answers. In fact, I write because I am still searching. I am still discovering the poet within me and each poem is part of that discovery.

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Through my poems, I try to understand life, belief, relationships, emotions and the silent questions within.

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Some of my poems reflect on equality. Some question faith. Some simply observe life as it unfolds.

I write from my own perspective - honest, simple and just as it feels.

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In a time when poems can be generated instantly through technology, I choose to write my own words. I use conversations and feedback as tools to refine my thinking, but the voice you read here is mine - evolving, imperfect and sincere.

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If these poems resonate with you, even in a small way, the journey has been worthwhile. I would be grateful to hear your thoughts in the comments.

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Bakul Raut
bakulraut@gmail.com