Who Am I?: A Selection of Reflective Poems - Softcover

Valji, Fatema

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1908110546 ISBN 13: 9781908110541

Publisher: Sun Behind the Cloud Publications Ltd, 2019

Synopsis

We live in a highly sensory, digitised world, saturated with all the advantages of scientific and material advancement. Naturally, we live healthier, longer and more comfortable lives than ever before. Our overflowing cup, however, is not without a drop of bitterness. Sometimes, our lives spiral into circular discontent. In the unrelenting pursuit of materialistic objectives, we may be left with a gnawing sense of loss deep within.
This collection of poems seeks to express an inner conversation that resonates in the relatability of the dilemmas, aspirations, hopes and fears explored. They probe our quintessentially human longing to reach the deeper truth and objectives of this journey of endless possibility that we call life. For the poetry lover and the complete novice - these poems will inspire young and old alike!

I am mud,
The quintessence of dust,
Humble grit, non-descript

Yet within my grime lies
A ray of His pure light,
Colourless, raceless, non-finite

About this title

Review

The beautifully concise and magical use of language makes this 
anthology feel like taking a deep breath or walking through a forest.
Sharon Snowden, Head of Reading and Literacy Department

These poems teach us what is so essentially human – to listen to the voice inside us. It never fails to illuminate the path for us. 
A beautiful collection.
Tahera Kassamali, Author, Lecturer and Community Advisor

Page after page and life after line - a brilliant piece of work looking through a prism of the mundane in search of the sublime!
Dr. Abbas Tejani,  Poet

Eloquent and thought-provoking, these poems will inspire you to reflect on the purpose of the lives we lead and the world we live in.
Shaista Yusufali, English Teacher

Edition details

• Publisher: Sun Behind the Cloud Publications Ltd
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1908110546
• ISBN 13: 9781908110541
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 84