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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

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Sunday, 22 April 2012

naked shame


behind this general calm

there are storms raging

belief gets uprooted

trust demolished

ambitions falter

and foundations weaken

it takes a heavy toll

in its wake

it leaves behind disaster

misery is the password

stability

is at stake

and sanity performs

a balancing act

what it leaves behind

is to be seen

to be believed

stumps remain

distortions glare

my failed life

is a naked shame

all let downs

an inevitable revelation

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1 comment:

  1. breathe in the night25 April 2012 at 13:00

    i am moved by your exposure of your innermost anguish and self-criticism, you offer very powerful insights into your soul.

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