Teesta Review: A
Journal of Poetry, Volume 7, Number 2. November 2024. ISSN: 2581-7094
Light, my light, the world-filling light, the
eye-kissing light, heart-sweetening light!
Ah, the light dances, my darling, at the centre of my
life; the light strikes, my darling, the chords of my love; The sky opens, the
wind runs wild, laughter passes over the earth.
(Rabindranath
Tagore, Gitanjali, LVII)
Dear readers,
Light has ever
been a source of energy, of visibility, of hope, of joy, of self-awakening and
enlightenment. Literally and metaphorically natural light has been investigated
and celebrated in myriad ways by scientists, poets and artists. The play of
light and darkness, different angles of light as well as sources of light have
been remarked upon in timeless pieces of art and their effect on man’s mind
have found expression in poetry.
It is my pleasure
and privilege to have been invited to be a guest Editor for Teesta Review,
which has given me the opportunity to read submissions on the current theme by
some very talented minds who have explored myriad possibilities with light
which was the given theme. Their works see light as signalling the essence of
the divine in nature, memory as light,
light that brings into relief daily narratives,
light as symphony, light that emerges from darkness and even something
as simple as the light of fireflies. Hope the current issue of Teesta Review
will be a source of hope, love and serenity to its readers.
Guest Editor
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