A Landmark to Cherish ( 10 Years of Guntur International Poetry Festival)

From the passion and love for poetry
of two enthusiastic teachers
Prof Gopichand and Prof Nagasuseela
of the English language department
of JKC college Guntur was born

the concept of an International poetry fest
that would soon become a feather in the cap
of not only the JKC college but
the entire town of Guntur!

The seed grew,became a reality and bloomed
with the blessings of the college management
the enthusiasm of of student volunteers
and active participation of poets who
simply love the Guntur fest for
its energy and dedication of organizors!

In all of ten years, the basic theme
that reverberated was that of peace
and its variants of love, hope, happiness
The first anthology " Heart Throbs" in 2008
to "Symphony of Peace" in 2017
adorned poets from all parts of India
and poets from Europe, US, Asia and Africa!

This is a trtibute from a fortunate me
who experienced first hand and witnessed
the unique traditional honouring of poets
the confidence building of students and
the core spirit, vitality and hospitality
of the Guntur International poetry fest!

Although this landmark of ten years
is no mean achievement, one prays
for many more laurels for a concept
that took shape for the sheer passion
for the love of poetry!