A beautiful soul with brainy art. Meet the womanist who inspires to change the definition of silence through her verses! A lovely lady, poetess, and an exceptional artist, Kavya Sharma
Q: What makes you turn a womanist?
A: Growing up as a woman made me realise the kind of difficulties we face in the society we live in, which undisputedly is a lot unfair to women. It’s when I did my graduation in English Literature that I studied and read a lot about womanism, through articles by Alice Walker. The least I could do was to follow it and try and bring about little change that I can through my writings.
Q: Writing to you may be a passion, but there is always a reason which turns the words of a pert run beautiful! What made you take this path?
A: As a child I have always been expressive, either through dance or other activities-I’ve done it all. I ultimately found my love in writing. Expression I feel is a man’s greatest strength.
Q: Verse of silence! Describe silence in one beautiful line!
A: A calm within, tragic at times but one that shudders many who fail to realize its beauty.
Q: You quoted that a feminist doesn’t hate men! Many a time there a situation arises where men are blamed without being in fault, yet are punished. Describe this type of feminism.
A: It’s sad that many members of the society, I’d guess the ones who haven’t even attempted reading about feminism, forget about knowing what it entails misuse it for reasons they know better. It’s the kind of rage that only destroys. It’s lack of knowledge and trust. It’s vile and often misused. I would never dare call it feminism, it affects both men and women and the cause in serious need. I am totally against it and I call it nothing but self-seeking egotism.
Q: What brought you to “Art Block”?
A: Nothing ever can I guess.
Q: You like men who are vulnerable! Explain the sense of vulnerability your man should have in a short adjective!
A: Unguarded. That’s what I seek in a man.
Q: Which thought of yours just give you the adrenaline rush as you begin with your day? What makes your day go good?
A: A good poem that flows, especially if I don’t have to overthink about framing it. I often start my day writing something, usually a poem. That’s what keeps me going.
Q: Have YOU EVER FLOWN?
A: Haha! Of course, to depths sometimes even I fail to measure.
Q: “Wagging tongue” just shows how much you dislike men! We would love to know the reason behind it!
A: Do you really think I dislike men? Nobody can, men are such lovely creatures. What I dislike is misogyny, not men. There’s a difference.
Q: Do you really dislike men?
A: Never have, never can. I am a very hopeful person you see.
Q: Life is beautiful Kavya! Each gender holds their own place and beauty. We would love to know your view about love.
A: I depend on it for existence. No lying.
Q: Hope or practicality?
A: Utter, hopelessly tiring HOPE.
Q: Love or ambition?
A: Love, any day.
Q: There is no bar for learning in life. At what age did you start writing?
A: I started really early, say when I was about 9-10 years of age. It started with rhymes. The first poem I wrote was for my mother when she was ill.
Q: Friends are the family we chose. Who amongst your friends or family is your secret keeper?
A: Haha! Naming that person would be like revealing a secret.
Q: Who adores your writing talent more? Who is your inspiration?
A: I usually don’t seek any kind of acceptance from anyone when it comes to what I live for, writing, but I am very lucky that I have a very supportive family and equally encouraging friends. I get my inspiration from reading such prolific writers, I wish I could be half as brilliant as they are. From Sylvia Plath to Kamla Das, I’m inspired by all.
Q: Describe the love of your life in few lines.
A: Hopefully I’ll end up writing a novel on that person. Can you wait till then?
Q: Any academic favourites other that this world of writing?
A: History has always intrigued me.
Q: Task: show up your skills about the best food item of your locality.
A: I didn’t understand this question.
Q: End your interview by sharing some The best experiences of your life.
A: One of the recent best experiences of my life has been during my Masters in England, I did my Masters in Creative Writing and I can never forget what I’ve learned through the year. Working on my dissertation with my supervisor, living, breathing, writing poetry made me what I am today.
It was great interviewing you Kavya. Welcome to TMS family.