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Rupi Kaur

Rupi Kaur

Born: 10-03-1992

Rupi Kaur is a Canadian poet, author, and illustrator known for her impactful and minimalist style. Born in Punjab, India, and raised in Canada, she gained widespread acclaim with her debut collection "Milk and Honey." Her work, often touching on themes of love, loss, trauma, and healing, resonates across generations, helping to redefine modern poetry. Kaur's vibrant presence on social media has further amplified her reach and influence.

Quotes

i want to be so complete i could light a whole city

Rupi Kaur

self-lovestrength

you tell me to quiet down cause my opinions make me less beautiful

Rupi Kaur

feminismself-expression

the idea that we are so capable of love but still choose to be toxic

Rupi Kaur

lovetoxicity

if you were born with the weakness to fall you were born with the strength to rise

Rupi Kaur

resiliencestrength

the world gives you so much pain and here you are making gold out of it

Rupi Kaur

resiliencestrength

acceptance is the key to be truly free

Rupi Kaur

acceptancefreedom

what am i to you he asks i put my hands in his lap and whisper you are every hope i've ever had in human form

Rupi Kaur

lovehope

look at how they leave with the same mouth that once whispered i love you

Rupi Kaur

heartbreakbetrayal

the thing worth holding on to would not have let go

Rupi Kaur

letting goself-worth

you were so afraid of my voice i decided to be afraid of it too

Rupi Kaur

self-expressionfear

it takes grace to remain kind in cruel situations

Rupi Kaur

kindnessresilience

i do not want to have you to fill the empty parts of me i want to be full on my own

Rupi Kaur

self-loveindependence