Laila Brahmbhatt is a writer with roots in Kashmir and Jharkhand, India, who currently lives and works in New York as a senior consultant. She is currently immersing herself in learning Korean, Polish, and Japanese, drawn by her deep admiration for the poetry and literary traditions of these cultures. You can find her on Instagram: @laila_brahmbhatt.
Poems by Laila Brahmbhatt: ‘On the city’s edge, where destiny echoes, / hope crawled through cracks. / Even roses in New Delhi / orphan their thorns.’