Adrija Jana

Biography

Adrija Jana is a passionately creative writer based in India. She mostly creates poetry pieces based on her personal experiences as well as social issues she is passionate about. Her work mostly revolves around protest against period poverty, marital rape and advocating for freedom of choice. She is inspired by writers such as Margaret Mitchell and Rupi Kaur, as well as the minutiae of everyday life. Apart from being a writer, Adrija is also a Spoken Word Artist, Theatrecian, Filmmaker and creative researcher, and all her work is woven together by common themes. She believes that creative pieces that let the innate imperfection shine through truly touch hearts.

Written

April 3, 2023

Adrija Jana

This poem narrates the story of a young activist through a conversation with her mother. In this poem, she tells her mother that she could not be the soft, demure girl she was expected to be, as the cruelty of the world outside made her someone else.

April 3, 2023

Pressed for Time

Adrija Jana

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