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Poems — collection

One entry per poem. The columns that matter are the translation (where the language isn't shared) and the why it stays — a poem without a reason is just text. Group by mood so the right poem is findable when a moment calls for it.

Entry format

Title — Poet · Language The poem: full text if it's old enough to be freely shared (classical Sanskrit/Kannada/public-domain); otherwise a first line + where to find it, so we don't mishandle a living poet's work. Translation: (if needed) — honest, and it admits what the music loses. Why it stays: the reason this one earned the shelf. ⭐ family favourite

By mood

Read-aloud rota

• One poem aloud a week, together — poems live in the ear, not the page.