In her poem "Find Me," Shanta Acharya explores themes of grief, hope, and survival from the perspective of child refugees and victims of war. The poem's structure mirrors the alternating rhythms of loss and resilience, using the ghazal form to convey deep emotional contrasts. It opens with poignant imageryârefugee children and trapped survivorsâculminating in the haunting entreaty to "find me." Acharya crafts an atmosphere of both despair and an inextinguishable hope, as the voices of the marginalized emerge from the ruins, reflecting a shared human experience throughout time and history.
"In the bleak landscapes of war-torn cities, hidden stories cling to remnants of despair, echoing a universal cry: 'find me.' This reflects both historical and contemporary struggles of refugees."
"The rhythms of grief and hope coexist seamlessly in Shanta Acharya's 'Find Me,' embodied in her innovative use of the ghazal form, where each line carries the weight of both sorrow and resilience."
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