So, on 26th December a very sleep deprived me stepped into IIT Mumbai for the very first time and marvelled at the chaos and colours that are synonymous with a college youth festival. My chaperone led me to the classroom where I would preside as judge and talked me through the rules of their first ever poetry slam. I am so glad that spoken word is gaining popularity and interest in India. After the official slam we hung around and shared poems and talked about our poetic influences and inspirations. It was an afternoon well spent and the best end to what has been an eclectic year of poetry in Mumbai. Here's to more poetry and conversations in 2015.
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