Reviews
From a non-poet: Ravi Kumar
I am neither a poetry aficionado, nor a light reader of poetry. But the
poems in this collection struck a chord with me and a few of them
tugged into my heart. The simplicity and stillness of moments were
like an oasis in a parched desert. The desert being a metaphor for my
inexorably fast life where I have forgotten to go slow and smell the
roses. Nivedita's poems gave me those still moments of reflection.
Another interesting aspect of this collection is the sheer diversity in
theme and emotions that keeps you guessing.
"House no 4, street number ten" transported me to my own battered
house in my village in Orissa and "Why did you swallow the last
breath, Grandpa" pierced my heart. "Menstrual cycle of the pen" was
a celebration of human imagination while "Hanif Qureshi" made me
jump out my bed. I had never before encountered suspense in a
poetry.
Nivedita Narsapuram demonstrates her gift of imagination woven
through words like a master craftsman, each poem holding onto itself
tightly.
Ravi Kumar is a content developer at Autodesk, Singapore.
From a visually challenged poet: Jyothsna Phanija
It’s wonderful to read the book. The poems are highly musical.
“Caged Love, “Middle Class Poet” exemplify your sensitivity. I also
liked the use of telugu words and contexts in your poems. They
captivate simple moments of life beautifully. Hanif Qureshi is highly
imaginative poem. Draupadhi and Krishna also is well conceived.
You have a keen observation about the world around you. Waiting
to read more of your
work.
Jyothsna Phanija is a well known poet in Hyderabad. She is a
researcher at the University of Hyderabad. Many of her poems have
appeared in various journals, worldwide.
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