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Emotions of Wo-Man Through
The Stories Of The Rest
Why the Name MORPHIKATHA
The title ‘MORPHIKATHA’ brings together two words to rightly represent the theme of this poetry website. The word ‘Morph’ signifies a change in shape or form and symbolizes transformation. Its origin could be traced back to the Greek word ‘Morphe.’ The latter part, ‘Katha,’ has its roots in Sanskrit, where it means a story, tale or a narrative. You may wonder, what about the ‘I’ in the middle. Well, that ‘I’ represents every reader, who will discover themselves in different parts and lines of poems. Combined together, these words encapsulate the metamorphosis through the art of poetry and storytelling.
Names have always held great significance for me, as I believe they play a key role in shaping our identities. When I envisioned creating a platform for sharing poetry and life stories, no name or phrase seemed more fitting than ‘MORPHIKATHA.’
INSIDE MORPHIKATHA
Morphikatha is the brainchild of a passionate literary lover—a space where literary
devices like metaphor and personification, and storytelling elements, find a home. The
website mainly uses anthropomorphism to give life to stories about human emotions and
experiences. Its themes include trauma, rejection, healing, resilience and identity crisis, often
leading to transformation. The platform seamlessly blends literature, psychology, and
philosophy. Since not every reader may have a background in literature, here’s a simple
glossary of the devices used in these stories:
ANTHROPOMORPHISM
This is when human qualities or behavior are given to non-human things such as animals, birds, or objects. For instance, a cup and saucer throwing a tantrum like a person would be an example of anthropomorphism.
PERSONIFICATION
This device allows writers to give human feelings or actions to non-living things. It adds life and emotion to the writing—for example, saying “the wind tiptoed to the door” creates a dramatic and lively image.
METAPHOR
Metaphors are the heart of poetry. They add meaning and depth by
comparing one thing to another without using “like” or “as.” For example, saying “an ocean
of lies” doesn’t mean a real ocean but suggests that the lies are vast and overwhelming.
Poem
A MISFIT MIRACLE
A misfit. My ears bleed at these words.
Tormented by them at noon and in the mornings,
In the dark,
I ask the sky to embrace me
To make me invisible,
Just as it does the sun.
Why do I not look as good as others?
Or, merely, like others?
When did soldiers get stationed in the grass?
Every day is a war with oneself.
Each wound more severe than the last,
Every blow more potent than the last.
Or, merely, like others?
When did soldiers get stationed in the grass?
Every day is a war with oneself.
Each wound more severe than the last,
Every blow more potent than the last.
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