Rippling waters of Solitude by Ameya Bondre ( IG: @authorameya)
They never become waves. They never make noise. They form,play around and die. They form again. They spread, circle, break and scatter. They never become waves - waves that surge high, jump and run to the shore. Such are the ripples- the thoughts, musings and words in this book.
This book is a work of art. Its a beautiful collection of 14 pieces. Probably they are poems but they cannot be truly designated into a single box. They are scattered thoughts sone heart felt musings and yet few come under modern styled poetry.
It's richly illustrated with colourful pictures expanding over full pages. Each piece of work is accompanied by some quotes by eminent poets and authors too. But fear not they are not over the board allegorically rich but easy to be understood by new readers as well.
They span over a wide range of themes but most of them take you towards a pensive mood and the rest makes you get engulfed by nostalgia and few times Melancholia as well.
I liked the poem: "A Darling". Labradors have a special place in my heart. We have Ronny. He is eight and thus I felt connected to this poem.
The next one is "Friendship". It truly reminded me of the fact that in life we meet so many people, some become our closest of friends but in time we loose them but in hearts they always remain.
"Home " is one such poem I figured out can have many meanings as per readers perspective. It had an open ending. It has been published in " The Bombay Review " India in 2020.
I did like the one named "Whirring". It was relatable for a deep thinker whose thoughts have had an uncontrolled pace once upon a time.
I really liked the letters between two ex-friends. Very interesting.
There was also a Lipogram. But I couldnot comprehend it's meaning.
The colourful pictures truly makes the experience very beautiful and everlasting.
Altogether I found this book to be a very beautiful artistic work. Go for it. You will definitely adore it. Available on Amazon easily.