Poems by Habba Khatoon
“Women should be seen and not heard” was, and in some contexts continues to be, an oft-repeated talisman in schools, households and public spaces. These four poets dared to be heard and the timelessness of their expression and in their articulation of the joys and trials of womanhood, their voices transcend geographies and politics. More here: http://himalmag.com/podcast-women-poets-daak-vaak/ Go to www.himalmag.com for more on politics and culture in Southasia.
