Meet Poet Jesvin

In a world that is bombarded with fast flashing content, poetry stands as a pillar. A pillar of stability, safety, where anyone can simply pause, and to take the time to express themselves. In this interview, we spoke with the poet Jesvin. She writes poems under the Instagram account, @icanneverbeapoet where every word is glazed with her deepest emotions. She is also one of the contributors of our ongoing magazine issue. And we are extremely honoured to feature her work in this issue and even more honored to share her story with you.

What inspired you to start writing?

Just before the summer break in 2024, I started writing random poems in my notes app. I was very much inspired by my friend. I wrote my first poem on someone I liked around that time.

What do you think is the most enjoyable and least enjoyable part of writing?

The most enjoyable part of writing is when the words pour out of you without any constraints or negative thoughts about who's going to like it or dislike it, when you don't care enough about the words making sense. you just write.

The least enjoyable part of writing would be the writer's block. you have so much to write in your head, but the words just don't make any sense to you. you're stuck trying to sentence your words and it just doesn't happen.

Are there any themes or issues that you always find yourself returning to in your work?

The theme that was quite evident in my poems when I started writing was: grief. I couldn't write about anything else, and even if I did write about something else, I made sure it sounded melancholic.

Do you follow a writing routine or are you more spontaneous when it comes to writing?

For me I'll say I'm very spontaneous in terms of writing my poems. Sometimes I write alot, 5-6 pages worth of poems, and then I don't write for a month or so. But when I do write, ink flows like blood.

What advice would you give your future self about writing poetry?

I would probably tell her to go write about the smallest things. Don't just write about limerence! Write about that bird you saw on a tree, or how the yellow lamps glow on the street. 

What are your future plans? Do you have any projects you’re excited to share with us? 

Currently I'm in 12th grade, studying humanities. Not much that I can say because I have to focus on my studies right now. But maybe in near future I'll have some new projects lining up.