CERTITUDE by Naheed Akhtar

CERTITUDE

Naheed Akhtar

It is Science-

A Natural Phenomena, that

The heart beats,

Sobs

And, in the meantime,

Remains indefinite, with whatever cries

Inside its body

To be brought up as a kid

And grow like a lion – bearing free will;

The heart sets no road,

For the one which is definite –

Since, definiteness is a dead hypothesis

Buried with its proponent.

Naheed Akhtar, an Assistant Professor of English, pursuing her PhD in ELT, and a bilingual poet, lives in the vibrant city of Hyderabad in Southern India. With a profound passion for poetry, Naheed has carved a niche for herself in the literary realm. Her poetic journey is adorned with four remarkable collections, namely "Phantasms of My Heart", "The Earth's Love", "The Morphine" and "Beyond the Clouds". Participating in various literary festivals, Naheed Akhtar's presence has graced the National Kolkata Book Fair, where 'The Morphine' was launched in collaboration with the Sahitya Academy, the Department of Culture and Language, and the Government of West Bengal. She has participated in the "Festival of Letters -Sahitya Akademi, 2024. Her poetic expressions have found a home in both national and international magazines, showcasing the universality of her themes and the resonance of her words. In addition to her English poetry, Naheed actively engages in Urdu poetry, participating in Mushairas across India, earning Certificates of Participation for her enriching contributions.