Review of When the Soul sings
BOOK: When
the Soul sings
POET: Gomathi Mohan
PUBLISHERS: Authors Press, 2018
pp 113
ISBN 9789388332040
This sensitive writer, a lekhaakaar turned lekhika is indeed a delight to read. A deft wordsmith, in this debut collection of 51 poems, When the Soul Sings, Gomathi Mohan has presented poems which are kaleidoscopic in nature and there is no dearth of tongue in cheek humour. Rhyming is her forte, and the poems flow effortlessly from one topic to another. Believing that ‘Imagination- makes the World go round’, [p 83], she maintains that it is ‘a magical wand weaving spells without a pause’. We see her magic wand creating beautiful scenes before us, her soul singing mellifluously of myriad things, making us tap our feet to this lyrical opulence. With a breathless fervor, skillful use of rhyme, and powerful and evocative imagery, she waxes poetic about summer delights, lush paddy fields, palm fronds, casuarina groves and childhood swings. Summer spells delight [p 106], putting us under a spell, also regaling us with the nostalgia of those long lost picnics under trees.
“Relaxing under banyan trees after all that binging, drowsy
A voice booms, “chopsticks, Top gun, it is time for Housie.”
Picnicking Spirits, [p 48]
POET: Gomathi Mohan
PUBLISHERS: Authors Press, 2018
pp 113
ISBN 9789388332040
This sensitive writer, a lekhaakaar turned lekhika is indeed a delight to read. A deft wordsmith, in this debut collection of 51 poems, When the Soul Sings, Gomathi Mohan has presented poems which are kaleidoscopic in nature and there is no dearth of tongue in cheek humour. Rhyming is her forte, and the poems flow effortlessly from one topic to another. Believing that ‘Imagination- makes the World go round’, [p 83], she maintains that it is ‘a magical wand weaving spells without a pause’. We see her magic wand creating beautiful scenes before us, her soul singing mellifluously of myriad things, making us tap our feet to this lyrical opulence. With a breathless fervor, skillful use of rhyme, and powerful and evocative imagery, she waxes poetic about summer delights, lush paddy fields, palm fronds, casuarina groves and childhood swings. Summer spells delight [p 106], putting us under a spell, also regaling us with the nostalgia of those long lost picnics under trees.
“Relaxing under banyan trees after all that binging, drowsy
A voice booms, “chopsticks, Top gun, it is time for Housie.”
Picnicking Spirits, [p 48]
In this
sleek collection, there are poems devoted to her father,
the Real Hero for life. [P 22]
and also mother,
“Mother is a Feeling like cool zephyr on a hot sultry June,
Transcending to the genial warmth of a sunny, wintry moon.”[21 p]
Mother Centre of our being
the Real Hero for life. [P 22]
and also mother,
“Mother is a Feeling like cool zephyr on a hot sultry June,
Transcending to the genial warmth of a sunny, wintry moon.”[21 p]
Mother Centre of our being
“Fairy tales
of hope, sagas of bravery, thrillers that dare
Helps retains one’s sanity, all credit to author’s flair. “[Imagination, p 83]
Helps retains one’s sanity, all credit to author’s flair. “[Imagination, p 83]
‘The Intruder’ [p 45] left me with a
never ending smile , so did, ‘Fond of Mr.
Bond’, a delightful, absolutely lip- smacking poem on Ruskin Bond. [pp 80-
82]
This woman of substance has this to say about women in general:
‘Nor gauge me for my abilities or judge me by my semblance
Just to assuage your curiosity, I am a self- made woman of substance.”
Beyond my fears I am [p 113]
Authorspress has once again come up with an enchanting book of poems from a poetess who is soon going to create a name for herself in the literary world. Yes, the cover art by Monica Lugun is indeed a visual treat.
This delectable debut book is indeed a must read for all poetry lovers.
This woman of substance has this to say about women in general:
‘Nor gauge me for my abilities or judge me by my semblance
Just to assuage your curiosity, I am a self- made woman of substance.”
Beyond my fears I am [p 113]
Authorspress has once again come up with an enchanting book of poems from a poetess who is soon going to create a name for herself in the literary world. Yes, the cover art by Monica Lugun is indeed a visual treat.
This delectable debut book is indeed a must read for all poetry lovers.
Thankyou so much Santosh Ma'am for this revitalizing review. Deeply humbled and honoured by your erudite discernment bringing out the essence in its true spirit. Coming from a poetess and author of your stature, a stalwart who we all admire.. means so much to me.
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