how many lies
does it take
to make a truth
how many lies
does it take
to deceive oneself
the ones we say
to ourselves
and those to others
in running away from
the injuries we inflict
on those whom
we betray
how many lies
do we need
to convince ourselves
of our own benevolence
and the other’s
unreasonableness
you want to serve love
on your own platter
asking not
of her desire
but then it is you
who will decide
how love ought to be
yesterday, today
and tomorrow
she acquiesces to your
changing moods
after all
you are a man
notorious
for your hypocrisies
infamous for
your emotional penury
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One is amazed by the simplicity of language she employs. There are very rare moments of outburst. Mostly, the poems are subtle to the extreme. The language is guarded and even anger is controlled. Words are pruned to their essence, like minimal flowers arranged in a vase. Gaudiness in expression is totally avoided.
'In this chronicle of love pursued and subsequently lost, Priyasi (Preeti Singh) wades through much traveled waters. But it's probably the freshness of feeling that comes with each line, the pain and the unending emotions, that stay in your mind, much after you've finished the book.'
_Femina
‘Simantini (Boundless) by Priyasi (PreetiSingh) published by Minerva Press landed on my table a few days ago. I read the first poem, then the second, the third and then the entire collection.'
_Khushwant Singh
‘A prolific collection of heart-rending verses. The poems are sensitive and simple. The singular achievement of the tract is the poet's sincerity of feeling.'
_Hindustan Times
Going through the poems of Priyasi (Preeti Singh), one feels elated to find that she has made skepticism the means of revealing the subtleties of female psychology which make the poems interesting and fascinating. The poetess uses very simple language to exhibit her dexterity and leaves an indelible mark of her sheer intellect.
_National Herald
_Femina
‘Simantini (Boundless) by Priyasi (PreetiSingh) published by Minerva Press landed on my table a few days ago. I read the first poem, then the second, the third and then the entire collection.'
_Khushwant Singh
‘A prolific collection of heart-rending verses. The poems are sensitive and simple. The singular achievement of the tract is the poet's sincerity of feeling.'
_Hindustan Times
Going through the poems of Priyasi (Preeti Singh), one feels elated to find that she has made skepticism the means of revealing the subtleties of female psychology which make the poems interesting and fascinating. The poetess uses very simple language to exhibit her dexterity and leaves an indelible mark of her sheer intellect.
_National Herald
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