VerseNova Guide

A brief history of my poetic inclination beginnings with some excerpts.

It all started on a regular summer day when I was in 8th grade. Five of us—deeply immersed in Bollywood movies and endless cinema discussions—decided to write a song together. Each of us contributed, and by the end, we had something that felt truly ours. But then, we lost the diary. Just like that, our song was gone.

Life moved on, and for a while, writing didn’t cross my mind. But one evening, I felt an urge to write something on my own. No collaborations, no shared efforts—just me and my thoughts. I penned down my first piece that night, and since then, the journey has never stopped.

I write whenever I find the time. Sometimes, poetry strikes when I least expect it—when my thoughts are nowhere near it. And yet, in these spontaneous moments, I realize something: I have found it.

It has been nine years since that first piece. For the first seven years, my writing remained confined to English. But in 2023, I challenged myself to explore Hindi poetry. I’ve tried, but I know there's still a long way to go before I truly master the language’s poetic depth.

Oh, and then there’s Urdu poetry—a world I fell in love with. Every now and then, I attempt to write in Urdu, but I fail miserably. Maybe one day, I’ll get it right. For now, I remain optimistic about my poetry journey.

I think a lot. Just keep thinking about everything. In a loop. So why not, give the loop a space, here we go, but I'll write my thoughts in raw format just the way I think, unedited. (as if I'm explaining it to someone, if that makes it clear).

Except for the VerseNova Guidelines page, all my writings follow a concise and universally accessible style, ensuring clarity for readers across all age groups.

My writings are never static; they are in constant evolution. I frequently revisit, inspect, and refine them. There’s always something to improve, something to sharpen.¹

Now that I’ve decided to share my poetry publicly, it's important to establish a common understanding of what VerseNova stands for to help protect my work, ensure proper credit, and maintain the integrity of VerseNova.

VerseNova Guidelines

1. The Reader’s Interpretation Matters

   • Each piece of writing here is a verse, open to your interpretation.

   • If a verse feels like it’s written about a person, nature, or an emotion—embrace that perspective. Let it be a verse for her, for him, or for the universe.

2. Evolving Writings¹

   • My work is never set in stone. I might edit, revise, or refine any piece at any time.

3. Respect Intellectual Ownership

   • All content on VerseNova is my original work.

   • No material can be copied, reproduced, or used elsewhere without my explicit permission. (All rights reserved.)

4. No AI-Generated or Unauthorized Reproductions

   • My work is personal, and I do not permit AI-based reworks, rewrites, or republishing of my verses without consent.

5. Constructive Engagement Only

   • I welcome discussions, feedback, and interpretations, but any hateful, disrespectful, or plagiarized engagement will not be tolerated.

   • If you wish to discuss my work, do so with respect at ↗

6. Commercial Use Is Strictly Prohibited

   • None of my writings can be used for commercial purposes without formal permission.

   • This includes but is not limited to: publishing, marketing, promotional materials, and adaptations for films, music, or other creative fields.

7. Personal Use & Sharing Guidelines

   • You are free to share links to my work with proper credit.

   • However, copy-pasting my work on other platforms or altering it without permission is prohibited.

8. My Work Is Solely Mine – No Co-authorship or Contributions

   • All writings on VerseNova are created solely by me.

   • I do not accept collaborations, co-authorship, or external contributions to my poetry.

   • Any attempt to modify, expand, or co-opt my work under a joint authorship claim is strictly prohibited.

9. No Misrepresentation or Out-of-Context Use

   • My poetry should not be misrepresented, reframed with misleading contexts, or attributed to political, social, or controversial narratives without my knowledge.

This space is an extension of my mind—a place where words flow freely, thoughts find a home, and poetry takes shape. Let’s see where this journey leads.

🚀 Welcome to VerseNova.