Author: Manali Manan Desai Publisher: Ukiyoto Publishing Publication Date: July 15, 2023 Pages: 86 ISBN: 9789360168421 Genre: Poetry / Indian Literature My Rating: 5 / 5
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During my coffee break, I grabbed this book and read it. Loved it right from the poem “Dear Husband.” Scribes have this weird yet potent dagger that can ink words composed of the unsaid and tear you apart, revealing yourself in a mirror. And guess what? These expressions will be printed and will stick around forever.
Manali is a protean poet. She has been inscribing poetry right from her soul. Her poems naturally don’t follow mediocrity. Rather, she grazes on day-to-day life through an uncomplicated reverse prism.
This is a collection of 50 poems, each one a vivid expression of a different emotion. Anxious, conflicted, nervous, confused, safe, complete, jubilant, confident — if any of these sound familiar, you aren’t alone. These poems are a reflection of you, me, and all of us.
I loved Manali’s tone, denoting sentiments right through a “What’s on your Mind” style that feels conversational, honest, and deeply personal. The poems don’t reach for complexity; they reach for truth. And that is precisely what makes them land so hard.
Two poems, “Home” and “Sorry Not Sorry,” commenced this poetry collection with such a breather. I couldn’t just put this book down. Each poem deploys a different rhyming style, imagery and literary elements to exemplify how emotions are pervasive and affect our lives. Starting each poem with an extended emoticon and ending with a vector was uniquely endearing.
Diverse poems, different styles. Captivating and neat cover. This poetry book is a must read.
Mindful Musings & Peaceful Ponderings is the republished version of “A Piece of Mind for the Peace of Mind,” with 50 poems and 5 newly added ones. Medium Manali has won the Best Author of the Year at Authoropod Magazine Annual Awards 2023 and her second novel, Love & (Mellow) Drama, was nominated for the prestigious AutHER Awards by the Times of India. eBay She is someone who writes with her whole heart, and every line of this collection proves it.
About the Author
Manali Manan Desai is a full-time freelance writer, editor, and blogger. She has authored six solo books and been part of two co-authored books, and has been a multiple times bestselling author on Amazon. You can find her on all socials as A Rustic Mind.
