People often question- "What do you do?"
I say, "I write."
"Really! What kind of writing do you do?" I reply, "I write...poems," and this is followed by a round of laughter.

This is a usual conversation that takes place every time someone poses this question to me. With decades of experience as a poet (I started composing poems at a very early age) and having spent some time as a professional writer in the industry, I often come across people who are amazed to find someone in this profession. Their "that's different" remark and expression are not astonishing to me anymore.

"Why do you write?" - Now, that's a serious question, the answer to which may be understood only by those who possess the knack of crafting their understanding of the surrounding environment with an apt weaving of words. I write to give an outlet for my...