Bharati Nayak

Born in the year 1962, I hail from Odisha, an eastern state of India.I always consider myself wannabe poet, though I have already published two poetry collections - one in my native language Odia and the other one in English.I am not a student of literature, but writing is my hobby and passion.I was a regular contributor to my school magazines.I sincerely believe that pen is mightier than the sword.When I browse through poems I very often want to read the Biography of the poet.The biography, the background of the poet gives insight to understand his/her poem.The factors like gender, religion, schooling, family history, education and his culture etc get reflected in his writings.When I do not find a Bio in the Poet; s page, I get disappointed.On Poem Hunter many are writing in their pen name or pseudo names for various reasons.It poses difficulty for the reader to understand his writings.Like I wanted to read Bio of other poets, Other readers may also like to read my Bio.So I decided to submit on this page. I am married and have 3 children.I have a Masters degree in Political Science from Utkal University, Bhubaneswar. My schooldays were spent in Cuttack, my parental home. Poem Hunter has brought me closer to many kind and learned people around the world.I will always remain grateful to this amazing site and all friends across globe. I truly feel myself a global citizen.Thanks to all readers, friends and commentators for your kind support in my poetic journey. Edited on 29th December 2023-It is hightime I should edit my Bio to include my literary journey. My poems have been published in more than hundred books and e-books of national and international repute such as Splash of Verse, Setu, Romantic Summer Poetry, Modern Poets Anthology, The Tranquill Muse, Rock Pebbles, Orissa Review, Utkal Prasang, Creation and Criticism, Circular Whispers, Nova Literature-Poesis, PoetryAgainst Terror,56 Female Voices of Poetry, The Four Seasons Poetry Concerto, Tunes From the Subcontinent, Amaravati Poetic Prism, Glomag, OPA Anthology, Different Truth, , Pangolin Review, Poets and Poetry, Muse of Now Paradigm, Different Truth, The Brimming Birds, Cuckoo In Crisis, Mosaic of Poetic Musings Souvenirs of Best Indian Poetry in English of 2021 and the like. My published works are- Two poetry collections in my native language ODIA 1-PADMA PADA(Meaning Lotus Feet) 2-KICHHI KATHA, KICHHI NIRABATA(Meaning -Some Words, Some Silence) English Poetry Collections are- 1-Words Are Such Perfect Traitors, published by Authorspress, New Delhi(Late Poet Daniel Brick has written Foreword to this book) 2-A Day For Myself, published by Authorspress(Preface to this book has been written by American poet and translator Denis Mair) 3-In The Realms Of Love And Divinity published by Authorspress, New Delhi(Co-authored with German poet Dr.Antony Theodore) 4-Poetry And Friendship, published by Authorspress, New Delhi (Co-authored with Late American poet Daniel Brick) 5-Radical Rhythms, Vol-1, Vol-2, Vol-3 and Vol.-4(Co-authored with members of Cosmic Crew, i.e. a small group of women poets of my State Odisha and I have edited the Radical Rhythm Vol-3) 6-I have translated South African Poetess Adiela Akoo's book 'Lost In A Quatrain' into Odia language which is under publication. Edited on 12th November 2024--It is November 2024 and after a month and some days, we will enter the New Year 2025.I must record my journey with this amazing website www.poemhunter.com.I am ever grateful to PoemHunter for what it has given to me-A world platform to post my poems, read thousands of poets from ancient to modern and contemporary days, to express our views on others'poems as well as to get reviews on our own poems, to connect with other world poets through message boxes and through connect sections.It is really a wonderful journey so far.But there has been a damper when PoemHunter changed their format.Many world class poets have left because of sheer difficulty in navigating the website.I still feel sad that many of my friends have stopped posting here and I can no longer interact with them.I have been enriched by reading the works of other poets and also got inspired by their valuable comments.So I am highly grateful to all the poets and friends for their positive feedback on my poems. PoemHunter too have honoured me by selecting some of my poems as Member Poem Of The day.I must list them or else I will forget.1) I Am In My Mother's Eyes 2) A Floating Cloud 3) A Document of Promise 4) A Love Song 5) A Day For Myself (Modern Poem of The Day on 21st June 2022) 6) Words Are Such Perfect Traitors 7) A Music Is Made 8) A Tribute To Maya Angelou)