Passions of the Void

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June 22, 2025, 8:30 AM ET

The text of a poem by Prageeta Sharma, titled "Passions of the Void."

This poem is from Prageeta Sharma’s new book, Onement Won.


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About the Author

Prageeta Sharma is the Henry G. Lee ’37 Professor of English at Pomona College.

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