As he is an Oriya first and foremost
Then an Indian
So is he an imagist first
Then a litterateur,
For whom image and imagery
The range and purview of taking
Without giving in his reactions,
Whatever be that, good or bad,
A poet of images,
Still photos,
With the changing scenery.

Sometimes existential, sometimes nihilistic,
Sometimes absurd and of in vain waiting,
Coming and going,
Why is he doing,
He cannot,
A writer of verses
Disturbing and obscure
Who writes it not
For meaning's sake.

Bijay Kant Dubey

http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/jayanta-mahapatra-as-an-imagist/