This collection of 70 poems captures the various facets of poverty. Whether it is in the context of employment, shelter, food, water, education and health, or it is in reference to self-respect and identity, these poems reflect the trials and tribulations of the poor and deprived.
Portrait of Poverty -- Not Looking Back -- Drunken -- A Bucket of Water -- Moral Values -- Her Biography -- Urbanizing Poor -- Resilient -- Insurance -- A Moment of Eternity -- Lopsided Comfort -- Domestic Violence -- Interference -- Contract Boy -- Gardener -- Garbage Pickers -- Fired -- Dual Job -- Repentance -- Dignity -- Free from Poverty -- Redistribution -- Madonna -- An Ordinary End -- Impartiality -- Driven Away -- Constituency -- Mockery -- Inequality -- Undefeated -- Luxury -- Overpower -- Greatest Prayer -- Valueless -- Too Cool -- Fuel Crisis -- Rebel -- Easy Prey -- MLA-Sahib -- Civilization -- Thief -- Honesty -- Struggle -- Entertainment -- A Handful of Rice -- Negligence -- A Little Warmth -- Joy of Small Things -- Beloved Spouse -- Service -- Ever Obliged -- Leave -- Sincerity -- Upswing -- Fear -- Indifference -- Inadequacy -- Abuses -- Who -- Faultless -- Demolition Squad -- Resettlement -- Sincerest Efforts -- Unique -- Public Property -- Too Poor -- Perpetuation -- Child Marriage -- Black Vessel -- Fulfillment
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