As an example of how some event gets reflected in literature and how a poet perceives that event, study the poem ‘Aavahan’ written on the backdrop of the Sino-Indian war by the noted Marathi poet Kusumagraj.

Find pieces of literature based on contemporary events.

You are more than beautiful

I want to apologize all the women

I have called pretty.

before I’ve called them intelligent or brave.

I am sorry I made it sound as though

something as simple as what you’re born with

are the most you have to be proud of

when your spirit has crushed mountains

from now on i will say things like, you are resilient

or, you are extraordinary.

not because i don’t think you’re pretty.

but because you are so much more than that.

-Rupi Kaur

Rupi kaur is an Indian-Canadian poet, writer, illustrator and performer.

NOTE – The above-mentioned poem about women empowerment by rupi kaur is just an example. Students can find more pieces of literature according to the topic they wish to choose.