Introducing "You are a Poem"
In "You are a Poem," Supriya takes us on an emotive journey, reminding us of the inherent beauty and strength within each of us. The poem is a call to embrace our vulnerabilities, to acknowledge our tiredness, and yet, to find the courage to step out, to feel, and to live fully. It's a tribute to the human spirit, resonating with anyone who has ever felt lost or alone.
Experience the Poem
We invite you to immerse yourself in Supriya's world. Listen to her voice as she navigates through each line, breathing life into her words. Let "You are a Poem" be a reminder that we are all works of art, constantly evolving, and endlessly expressive.
Evoca Foundation Presents: Supriya Kumari's
"You are a Poem"
A Celebration of Expression and Resilience
Evoca Foundation, in collaboration with Slam Out Loud, is proud to showcase the inspiring work of Supriya Kumari, a talented undergraduate student at Ashoka University. Majoring in English and Creative Writing, Supriya embodies a profound belief in the transformative power of art. Her work is not just a means of expression but a vital source of joy, healing, and self-reconnection.
Slam Out Loud: Lifting Voices
Our partnership with Slam Out Loud (SOL) has been pivotal in discovering talented creatives like Supriya. SOL's mission is to nurture creative confidence in children from low-income households across India. The initiatives we support, The Jijivisha Fellowship and Arts For All Project Avaza, have been instrumental in bringing art into classrooms and empowering educators to integrate arts-based education focusing on themes like gender equity and climate action.
You are a poem
It’s okay to be sad
It’s okay to not know
Hear yourself,
Feel the touch of words at the tip of your tongue It’s okay
It’ll be fine
It’s okay, you can cry
Let the tears pierce through the silences you hold Let them turn into rhymes, let them flow You are a poem
You are meant to be heard
You are meant to be read
Look at your body
It’s yours, it needs you
Keep it with care
It’s okay if it’s tired
It’s okay to rest
You are a poem
Breathe, slow down, take a pause
Look at your hands, it’s okay if they tremble Reach out, call, remember you’re not alone Leave that bed which feels like a prison Wake up, rise and look at the sky above Touch the light, feel it
Go, dance
It’s okay if you feel like you don’t know how to Even if you feel like you just can’t
You are a poem
You carry music within you
Take a step, create your stage
Move like verses and perform who you’re becoming perform who you are
Go, meet people, meet the ones you love Tell them you’re with them
Tell them, It’s okay to feel what they feel right now Everyone needs a shoulder
A shoulder to cry on
You are a poem
A hug that can calm
Hold yourself, hold the ones around you It’s okay to feel low
It’s okay to simply be
It’s okay to not be doing anything at times
There is no harm
Go out, take a walk
Look at the flowers
Look at the trees
See how the weather is
It might feel gloomy
Might be cold outside
But let your body feel
Let your eyes see
You are a poem
You hold so much beauty
Why have you been quiet for so long? Why has your silence been prolonged? Step out, and let your voice rain
You don’t have to look or sound extraordinary You are a poem
The world is your place to be
You are a poem
And the world is your place to be
So just be