Neglected Poems (PB)

A selection of exquisite poems that represent Gulzar at his creative and imaginative best

You gave me the earth On which I could build A home good enough for you to live in; Come, when you find time from all your other chores Maybe on some weekend, come!

After Selected Poems, a collection of some of his best poetry was extremely well received, Gulzar has chosen to present his next sixty poems in an inimitable way: labelling them Neglected Poems.

These poems represent Gulzar at his creative and imaginative best, as he meditates on nature, delves into human psychology, and confronts the most telling moments of everyday life.

One of the countrys leading poets, Gulzar has published a number of poetry anthologies and collections of short stories. He is also regarded as one of Indias finest writers for children. Apart from many Filmfare and National Awards for his films and lyrics and an Oscar and Grammy for the song Jai ho Gulzar has received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2002 and the Padma Bhushan in 2004. He lives and works in Mumbai.

Pavan K. Varma is a writer and diplomat. His books include The Great Indian Middle Class, Being Indian and Becoming Indian, all published by Penguin. Apart from Gulzars Selected Poems, he has translated Kaifi Azmis and Atal Bihari Vajpayees poetry into English for Penguin.