Chandrama Deshmukh – Previše (Mili Dueli 2023 – Grand Final)

Previše

Ja sam osoba koja je “previše”, znaš.
Previše ljubavi, previše bola,
previše razmišljanja, previše opsesije – previše svega.

Ova intenzivnost postaje iscrpljujuća.

Ili rađam leptire ili razbijam obrasce.
Ili bućkam noći
ili mjesečarim kroz dane.
Ili ljubim žestoko ili popravljam svoje istrošeno srce brusnim papirom.

Učim kako uzgajati vrt
na tom uskom parčetu
između svojih krajnosti.

Gdje slomljeno cvjeta u hrabro.
Gdje nemir kreira dugu.
Gdje “previše” znači obilje.

Ja sam osoba koja je “previše”, znaš.

Translated to Montenegrin by Anđela Turukalo Dabetić
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Too Much

I am this ‘too much’ person, you know.
Too much love, too much pain,
too much thinking, too much obsessing – too much of too much!

This intensity gets exhausting.

I am either birthing butterflies or breaking patterns.
I am either churning nights
or sleepwalking through days.
I am either loving ferociously or fixing my worn-out heart with a sandpaper.

I am learning to grow a garden
in that narrow patch
between my extremities now.

Where broken blossoms into brave. Where restlessness roots a rainbow. Where too-much means abundance.

I am this too much person, you know.

Chandrama Deshmukh is an author, poet, playwright, theatre artist, storyteller, screenplay writer and performance artist. She has four books of poems published. A Teaspoon Of Stars and Moonlit Monochrome are among her recent works. Chandrama has done over 100 poetry performances in India and internationally. She continues to play her role in giving this art-form the appreciation it deserves. To Chandrama, poetry is the streak of silver lining amidst the chaos of life. The moon is her muse.

The pursuit of peace in any nation is often hindered by entrenched conflicts, divisions, and a lack of understanding. Families torn apart, communities divided, and the scars of the past present formidable challenges. Poetry offers a beacon of hope, bridging divides through shared human experiences and emotions. It educates, fostering empathy and dialogue, and acts as a platform for peaceful conversations. In times of turmoil, poetry provides solace and healing, allowing societies to process trauma. It also serves as a powerful advocate for peace, shedding light on the human cost of unrest. In essence, poetry inspires unity and resilience on the path to peace.

1. A Teaspoon Of Stars, poetry collection (2020)
2. Moonlit Monochrome, poetry collection (2018)
3. Samvedananchya Payathyashi, poetry collection in Marathi (2001)
4. Chandravel, poetry collection in Marathi (1998)

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