Poetry of India 7/100: Sarojini Naidu’s “Palanquin Bearers” and the Music of Movement
Part 7 of The Poetry Pulse’s 100-part journey through India’s poetic heritage.Sarojini Naidu’s “Palanquin Bearers” is known for its musical rhythm and the image of bearers carrying a woman in a palanquin. The poem turns a physical journey into a lyrical scene, using repeated sounds and delicate comparisons to create a feeling of swaying movement. This reading focuses on its imagery and technique …
