India, Feb. 16 -- How did you arrive at 'walking' as the unifying idea behind the collection?

Shikhandin: The idea arrived first. The poems were collected under the unifying umbrella of 'walking' and its many facets and meanings afterwards. I am familiar with both Geetha's and Sivakami's poetry. I know they are nature lovers and enjoy the outdoor air as much as I do. This does not mean any of us are into sports, though. It is just that walking has value and significance for us. Walking under the open sky and beneath trees is a profound experience for me. It is like getting my creative batteries charged. I often return home with ideas and images, and lines of verse too. So, yes, I already had several poems on and around walking. Sivakami ...