BIRDS OF PARADISE - A POETIC COLLECTION

     

 

 “Poetry encourages us to put words to feelings that we can't otherwise describe,” Wytovich said. “It allows us to communicate our fears and passions and joys and memories in a way that preserves them, honors them, and lets other people interact and share in those moments, too.”

Here comes the book of poems BIRDS OF PARADISE by poetess Aishwarya Laxmi. It is about life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

Aishwariya Laxmi is an Indian writer, editor, blogger, and poet living in suburban Chennai, India. Her poems were part of numerous anthologies. She has also written flash fiction and essays that have been published in anthologies available on Amazon. She holds a master’s degree in communication. She blogs on https://aishwariyalaxmi.com/.

The book contains nearly 70 poems written by the poetess on all spheres of life. The poems use simple words, (except Mnemosyne, emblazoning, behoove) apt titles, and clear poetic diction. Many of them were already published in various anthologies.

A poetry book can be a unique and powerful way to express thoughts and ideas and explore a variety of topics.  Poetry can profoundly express emotions and create aesthetically pleasing compositions. This book has encompassed all these qualities in itself.

The book of poetry “BIRDS OF PARADISE” fits into these three definitions of poetry:

According to Keble, “a vent for overcharged feeling or a full imagination.”

Prof. Courthope as, “the art of producing pleasure by the just expression of imaginative thought and feeling in metrical language.”

Mr. Watts–Dunton is the concrete and artistic expression of the human mind in emotional and rhythmical language.

 

The poems in the book reflect a poetic interpretation of life. They show the life of nature and the life of humanity through imagination and feelings.

The poems in the book are highly related to everyone as they are about simple things in everyday life. Her dedication and attention to detail shines through on every page.

Poetry is so important because it helps us understand and appreciate the world around us. Poetry's strength lies in its ability to shed a “sideways” light on the world, so the truth sneaks up on you. No question about it. Poetry teaches us how to live.

Reading this poetry book will rewind your thoughts and ideas on this season’s themes like Love, Christmas, December, Halloween, and Elizabeth II. Not only these celebrative and joyous moments but also about death, sin, ashes, and Misery.

Kudos to the poetess, for exhibiting her distinct poetic skill by penning a poem on the life-saving –AMBULANCE.

As with the content and with the same enthusiasm, the structure, layout, length, and size of the poetry book are also laudable.

 The Content of the book makes it qualify as one of the fine poetry books where the poems are unified by theme, style, or poetic form, and are placed in a deliberate order. 

Sharing one poem from the book that will inspire the readers to get into the joy of writing:

WRITE YOUR WAY THROUGH IT

Inhale. Exhale. Breathe. Write, Live.

As natural as that. As important Expression.

Don’t ever stop. Life will run out.

Do grab a copy of the book and enjoy reading the seamless poetry.

 

(Received a copy of the book in the form of a PDF from the author in return of an honest review)