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The Sunbird I Lost
Published: 31 Jan 2023
Updated: 5 Sep 2025
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The Sunbird I Lost
A poem about mundane and life-changing encounters in a neighbourhood. Play with its sounds to create your own unique spoken word track.
Literary Arts & Film
31 Jan 2023
5 Sep 2025
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Originally in Tamil and translated into English by its author, The Sunbird I Lost (2009) is a pensive reflection on daily life in a neighbourhood and what it means to look for purpose amidst the good and the bad.
Acknowledgement:
Written and translated by Krishnamurthi Mathangi
Original publisher National Arts Council, Singapore
Audio production Artwave Studio
Produced by Tusitala
Commissioned by Esplanade Offstage
Supported by National Arts Council Singapore
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The Sunbird I Lost
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