Book Review : UNS
Book: UNS
Poet: Nisha Luthra
Language: Hindi
ISBN: 978-9392014468
Publisher: RHYVERS PRESS
MRP: INR 375
Some of my personal favorites from her poems are
‘Sanaata, Chalo Chaltein hain, Ajnaabi, Pyar hamesha mudh kaar aat hai, and Uns’ in particular which spins around the essence of love, affection, longing and letting go and yet holding something back!! Each of these verses is complimented by beautiful illustrations which are so close to the mood, emotion, and heart of the poetess when she penned them. The crispness of the Hindustani language makes it more relatable and brings the flavors of richness and playfulness of words. The beauty of poetry is that it says so much on behalf of the readers, what they aren’t able to articulate in their own words, they see it coming alive in the words of the poet. Nisha has devoted some special poems in her book, to people, who have been integral to her life, who have loved her, nurtured her, inspired her, and encouraged her to be who she really is, ‘an artist’, ‘a woman’, of her own strengthens. These poems are filled with gratitude and are a tribute to her mentors, friends, and family.
In the end, I could say for Nisha and her poems that ‘har kavita mian ek kahani chuppi hai, jaise kuch gujjare lamhe aur gujjare fassane bayan karti huyi….’
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