Dr. Panda serves as an Associate Professor of English at XIM University in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. A dedicated scholar, poet, and philosopher, he has contributed numerous articles to national and international journals, spanning literature and various humanities disciplines. His poetry seeks to uncover life's fundamental aspects, often imbued with motivational and realistic themes. He occupies esteemed roles on the editorial boards of multiple national and international journals, covering literature and interdisciplinary studies. Renowned for his eloquence, Dr. Panda is a highly-regarded public speaker on issues of societal importance.
Hey! I can't breathe officer!
That's not the weight of thy knees;
The weight of pride and arrogance
The load of white on coloured skin
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Some may agree
Some would certainly disagree
A few would bunk off and scurry
Some may try to wink and bury
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I wish not to find it under the trees
No! Never behind the walls
of decorated Monasteries
Church, Gurudwara, or Temple Mount
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There is a breakneck competition
To be decorated as good or great
With some self maneuvered projected traits
Synchronous moves are made asynchronous
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