Sunayna Pal
My Infant’s Nails
small
but sharp
scratch
my chest
trying
to grab on
like
a fledgling
learning
to get its grip
living
this new life
I start
the trim
on the
thumbnail
cut his
skin instead
he cries
I cry
he stops
I don’t
Sunayna Pal was born and raised in Mumbai, India, now calls Maryland home. She has made her literary mark with her debut poetry book, Refugees in Their Own Country (B&W Fountain), which explores the Partition of India. Her evocative poetry graces the pages of numerous international journals and anthologies, museums, poetry festivals, and libraries, resonating with readers across the globe. Beyond her writing, Sunayna serves as the Director of The Poetry Academy and is dedicated to the practice of Heartfulness meditation. For a deeper insight into her work and journey, please visit sunaynapal.com.