Apart from the weekend entertainment, sharing their ideas and experiences in the form of poetry and tales turned out to be a source of joy.
For those who gathered at the second edition of the open mic session hosted by the Writers Inked Stories, a community of writers and storytellers, on Saturday evening the forum gave them an opportunity to narrate tales woven by them. Some also recited poems in English, Telugu and Hindi.
In addition to students from various educational institutions, employees from diverse professional backgrounds joined the session.
“In Visakhapatnam, we do not have a platform for storytellers and poets as much as we have for artistes. The stage gives a chance for aspiring storytellers to showcase their skills and build a connection with the group,” says Bonica Das, who works as a lecturer of journalism at St. Joseph’s College for Women.
Some also shared their gloomy experiences. Nidhi, engineering student, recited poetry that focussed on how she dealt with depression and suicidal thoughts a couple of years ago.
“Many go through an awful phase in their life and I am no exception to it. However, if I could overcome depression, I think anybody can. This is the message I want to convey through my poetry,” she says.
According to Pragti Punjabi, participant who is passionate about writing, such sessions should not be confined to metro cities alone but should be a regular feature in tier II cities as well.
