Mosaic of Life
A Collection of Poems
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The book Mosaic of Life is a collection of poems emerging each day for days together on the landscape of my mind and soul. These were musings mellow and sweet, raging thoughts, protestations culminating though into harmony and peace. Each poem is like an image of past present and future, lingering temporal and spatial spaces. All the poems are rich reflections of diversity. These are individual responses to wider sense and sensibilities ranging from suffering, identity crisis to weaving dreams, empathising with those on periphery to transient nature of our existence which must not end in failures and disappointments. The introspective mood has lingered all through the weaving of these poems which has resulted in new understanding of me and my surroundings. The readers will certainly read these poems with searching eye to catch the rhythm of their lives embedded in them. Mosaic of Life is a dialogue between me and my inner self to settle down the roars against patriarchy, antipathy towards people with differences, gender insensitivity and many such things into ripples of calm within. I believe this book of poems presents itself as a creation for its own sake and I hope readers will relate with the poems and develop a new worldview for themselves.
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The book Mosaic of Life: A Collection of Poems is a journey of celebrating experiences and remembered encounters with persons at different stages of life. The thirty-seven literary compositions reflect human concerns toward growing conflicts that are manifestations of human activities and natural calamities. Inner quest for peace and harmony are part of the collections. The book is a collection of thirty-seven poems transcribing cherished experiences of my life. The thoughts woven under each exposition explore the depth of human emotions and attempt to provide a healing touch to turmoil and conflicts affecting human life. Themes that form part of the Mosaic of Life celebrate the strength of womanhood, nurture memories of bygone days, and reflect sensitivity towards gender, persons with disability, and transgender people. Issues and concerns for marginalized sectors of our society and conservation of environment are also penned as for food for thought. Exploring multiple pathways for leading a quality and meaningful life for a better tomorrow are other important additions. It is hoped that poetry lovers will enjoy each poem and unravel the inner meaning conveyed for understanding and appreciating the context in which they are composed.
About the Author
Gouri Srivastava, professor in the Department of Gender Studies at the National Council of Educational Research and Training in New Delhi has published widely in academic journals at the national and international levels. She is a recipient of several national and international scholarships. As an Asia fellow, she has completed the project on gender and peace in the Maldives.