The Poetics of Micropoetry: Pluto Poems of Gulzar

Indian literature has upheld a rich tradition of micro-poetry right from the ancient time to the present day. Gulzar stands out as one of the contemporary Indian poets who have steadfastly dedicated themselves to the craft of micro-poetry. The paper conducts a close study of the collection of Gulzar’s micro-verse titled Pluto Poems (2015) translated into English by Nirupama Dutt. The study attempts to analyze its structural craft as well as rhetorical artistry that shape the unique aesthetics of these brief creations. These little poems capture single moment or emotion in a few words. They exude a distinctive charm, highlighted by the masterful utilization of personification and imagery that imbues his poems with a delicate character and a sense of vivid animation. The study highlights the power of evocative and concise language that conveys deep emotional truths.

Keywords: micro-poetry, Gulzar, Pluto Poems, triveni, brief, imagery, personification, nature.