Kirk Ramdath Originals #1

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Kirk Ramdath Originals #1

August 1st, 2025

Presenting new original poetry, photography, and a reading by Kirk Ramdath.

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Published by Kirk Ramdath in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. Nanaimo is located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Snuneymuxw First Nation of the Coast Salish Peoples.

Poem

The Way Power Shapes Truth

To participate in mainstream society,
conform to dominant narratives
or be an outsider.

As power becomes fascistic,
the free press we so value,
shows it is not free.
When truth is lies and lies are truth,
there is a test –
Are you aligned with the powerful
or with the oppressed?

Photography

Original photos by Kirk Ramdath. Download for use as wallpaper only.

Photo shows a concrete rail almost completely covered in fallen white flowers.
Green shrubbery in the background.
"Spring Cometh and Goeth" (Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada)

Photo shows a rain-covered sidewalk that curves out of sight in front.
Two small rabbits stand in front of you on either side, like an honour guard.
"Not the Honour Guard We Wanted, But a Better One Instead" (Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada)

Photo shows a duck at rest with orange feet partially visible under the water.
Concentric circle waves surround the duck, giving a peaceful vibe.
"Zen Duck" (Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada)

Sonnet Reading

Emergency sonnet reading of Shakespeare's, "Who is it that says most".