INTRODUCTION Meena Kandasamy’s poetry is raw, powerful, and unapologetically honest. She writes about caste, language, and identity with a fierce sense of purpose. Her words are not just poems—they are acts of resistance. Kandasamy uses poetry to challenge oppressive systems and give voice to the marginalized. In fact, she once said, “My poetry is naked, my poetry is in tears, my poetry screams in anger, my poetry writhes in pain.” These lines capture the essence of her work....