Blog addict

This would be the first Book of Poetries that I review and as part of this I have learnt a lot. It was not easy for me,primarily due to the fact that I’m more of a story person and next I have minimal understanding of world of poetries. But this young author, Neel Preet who is hardly twenty two, made this journey smooth. It's interesting to see how the focus towards short stories and poetries is back! India has some of the best poets and the next generation is nurturing this passion. The Title: The Book has an interesting Title 'Voice From East'. I had many questions to Neel, one of them was why this title. The way he answered showed his maturity and his awareness. The Author has beautifully used the word 'East' to represent that the book belongs to Asia; that the literary work is by an Asian or probably an Indian, as India is referred to as Eastern Cultured Nation. Full marks for the thought itself!! Theme/Concept: Of course Poetries... Th...

The below poetry is an imaginary conversation between a lady and the children for whom she has been waiting for many years to be born. I have tried putting myself into the role of a yearning mother and the souls yet to born. I asked her, with tears in my eyes, I asked him , with pain in my heart. Are you not able to hear me? Don't you know it's for you that my heart beats? I have been waiting for long, To hold you in my arms. To feel you, To look into eyes full of charm. Can't you feel my love? Can't you hear my call? I want to share my love, O Beautiful Souls.. And then.. I heard them. Beautiful feeble voices. Mother...they said in unison, We need to know before we make a choice. I was elated... Finally my babies heard me. I said , yes my children. Ask me anything, whatever it may be... Mother, is the world safe? How will you save us after our birth, From the heavy pollution? Is the air good for us to breath...