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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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Excellent poem. I notice that Binu Matthew posts many of your poems on his website, www.countercurrents.com . There is another writer, named Preeti Tej Singh; but that is a different person, is it not? Your name indicates that you are a Sikh, does it not? I have always admired Sikhs; and my wife and I are very lucky to have Makhan and Surinder Singh as next-door neighbors in Somerville, Massachusetts, USA. We have attended their temple service once. Best wishes with your writing! I have also been writing since retirement four years ago.
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