Mystical Narratives: Mesmerising Conversations between Moonlight and Moonshine
Author: Karishma Udit Chhatrapati
Genre: Poetry
Bookleaf Publishing
Pages: 71
MRP: Rs. 149/-
Poetry that speaks straight to the heart! Karishma Udit Chhatrapati's new book "Mystical Narratives: Mesmerising Conversations between Moonlight and Moonshine" is a delightful collection of imaginative poems structured as heartfelt conversations between Moonlight and Moonshine.
Through simple yet profound metaphors, the moon emerges as a wise mentor guiding her protégée - the Moonshine, on an enlightening journey of self-discovery and healing. The mystically comforting exchanges tackle complex emotions like loneliness, procrastination, self-doubt with much empathy and wisdom.
Unlike cryptic poetry that leaves you scratching your head, Chhatrapati's accessible, conversational style makes her poems feel like a talk with a dear friend who knows just what you need to hear. Her skillful personification of lunar phases as the cyclical nature of human emotions is inventive and deeply relatable. The moon's waxing and waning is portrayed not as imperfections but innate to its purpose, just as our highs and lows are part of being human.
Divided into 27 poems inspired by the moon's 27-day cycle, the book reads like journal entries of the Moonshine baring her soul to Moonlight over many nights. The poems take you on an emotional rollercoaster, from the Moonshine battling violent waves of uncertainty, to finding love within after being betrayed.
Chhatrapati's simple yet evocative language vividly captures the anguish, heartbreak, and finally the healing. Her metaphors stick with you like "Boredom is the dis-ease of the mind" and "Impatience creates the illusion of being hidden behind dark clouds."
While the book draws heavily on spiritual motifs, the poems radiate positivity and hope without moralising or preaching. The moon comes across not as a distant celestial body but an inner voice guiding us from darkness to light. Chhatrapati's lyrical yet lucid poems awaken the reader to life's essential truths through the nurturing bond between Moonlight and Moonshine.
Beyond the mystical allure, the conversations delve into practical struggles like seeking validation from others, dwelling in the past, the futility of perfection. Moonlight gently nudges the Moonshine and readers to self-acceptance, living in the now, and focusing on solutions. Like a caring mentor, Moonlight ultimately teaches the power lies within the Moonshine, with metaphors that linger long after the book is finished.
An enriching read that leaves you feeling strangely comforted, Chhatrapati's poetry reminds us of our inherent luminosity, no matter how dark the night. Her remarkable ability to make the celestial accessible and transform metaphors into takeaway life lessons makes this book a must-read for the head and heart. A truly uplifting addition to your bookshelf!
Disclaimer:
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