Come as you are. Poetry Gathering

About the Artist

Ruby Naaz is a Bengaluru-based poet and storyteller whose words have moved visitors from quiet smiles to gentle sobs under the shade of Cubbon Park trees. A TEDx speaker and creator of The Mumbling Joy, she believes poetry isn’t written, it’s received and reflected back to the world.

Purpose of the Gathering

This is more than a poetry gathering; it’s a shared moment of presence, connection, and emotional invitation. In a world that moves fast, Ruby’s typewriter slows time: you arrive with your voice, your memories, your heart, and leave holding a poem that carries you. These gatherings foster joy, healing, and human depth, inviting everyone who comes to feel seen, heard, and loved.

Gathering Process

Each gathering begins with casual mingling under the open sky. When your turn arrives, you’ll have a gentle one-to-one conversation with Ruby, where she listens first, then writes on her vintage…