Skip to main content

House of Memories: Poems of Love, Loss and Longing by Ritam Goswami | Book review


 Book review:

“House Of Memories — Poems Of Love, Loss & Longing” is a hypnotising assortment that reverberates with the quintessence of human feelings. The book is meticulously created into expressive stanzas that wait in the psyche long after the pages have been turned. 

Through this treasury, the writer paints a clear embroidery of life's most impactful moments, for example, love, misfortune, and yearning, where every sonnet is a demonstration of the widespread encounters that characterise our reality. Besides, this title is a valuable perused for those fragments of readers who value the extraordinary force of verse and getting through the magnificence of the human soul.

Every sonnet is a brief look into the human spirit, wrestling with the intricacies of connections, the aggravation of partition, and the longing for association. All through the treasury, the artist investigates the human condition with significant responsiveness and profundity. Every sonnet is a reflection of the delicacy of presence and the versatility of the human soul. 

A few sonnets that piqued me:

🌹"Are you time? 
    Or are you its paramour — Memory?  
    Your pheromone spilt all over me. 
    My peasant's hands,  
    My poet's eyes,  
    My insomniac nights  
    My infinite curiosity "

🌹"We live together  
      Like body and disease  
      Like death and the terminal waiting for it  
      Putting on an act, stages set faces painted  
      Slow-dancing to the tune of the ticking clock  
     We smile, we hold hands  
      Dying a little every day  
     We come and go  
      Burning slowly in this toxic silence."

🌹"“Wait till it all ends, 
        For that is when we will begin”  
       A sky full of anticipation and fading birdsongs 
       A room brimming with the smell of wild flowers  
       The Komal Gandhar still lingers on...  
       Has it ended, Shalikh?  
       Has it all ended? "
 
🌹"You could hear them breathe — 
     the scattered pieces  
     Amidst the rains,  
     The voices of reinvigorated lives  
     The rhapsodies of resuscitating pasts  
     Ancient gods overlooking the chaos of time  
    The parodies of reason and rhyme  In their eyes, a strange sunshine"

In certain sonnets, he catches the mixed sentimentality of lost love, while in his different sonnets, he offers the readers a brief look at recovery and restoration amid life's preliminaries. The assortment is a demonstration of the force of verse to enlighten the secret corners of the spirit and to offer solace amid vulnerability.

Every sonnet delightfully catches the sensations of affection, the aggravation of misfortune, and the yearning that follows. The language is basic yet strong, making it simple for readers to interface with the feelings shared by the author. 

Ritam Goswami's sonnets impact anybody who has encountered these sentiments, offering solace and understanding. This book is ideal for individuals who value verse that talks straightforwardly to the heart.

The writer utilises clear symbolism and non-literal language to make a tactile encounter for the reader. The sonnets are loaded up with crude inclination, passed on using harsh speech and ardent articulations. The pacing of the sonnets differs depending on the substance. 

A few sonnets are high-speed and ready for business, while others are increasingly slow and intelligent. This variety in pacing assists with keeping up with the reader's advantage and creates a feeling of dynamic development throughout the assortment.

Overall, a wonderfully created assortment of verses will have an enduring effect. Ritam's capacity to catch the intricacies of human inclination and express them in such a powerful and suggestive manner is really exemplary. If you seriously love verse that investigates the profundities of the human spirit, this is a book you won't have any desire to miss.

Purchase: House of Memories

#poetry #HouseofMemories #bookreview #Bookishlife2022_ #Bookchatter #Bookblogger #poems #poemsoflove 

Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

For any query, do message me. I will surely try to resolve at my earliest.

Popular posts from this blog

Taming the Turbulent Mind: Yogic Meditation and Mindfulness by Deekay

 Taming the Turbulent Mind: Yogic Meditation and Mindfulness for Combating Overthinking, Achieving Stress Relief, and Attaining Absolute Peace  Deekay | Book Review What is turbulence? Any thoughts, or have you ever tried to tame any animal? I remember watching circus shows organised once a year in the city's open area for all the locals to enjoy. There I used to cherish the person who tamed the elephants or the lion (if any). But today I thought of taming my mind. Every second our thoughts are randomly moving and giving us goosebumps. Nowadays people have so many threads of work looming in their minds that they feel like completing but fail to prioritise. To dive into a river is not easy. But only a few people have the calibre to do that. The same is true with diving in your mind. This practice needs calmness of mind and anxiety levels to be very low. I had heard about meditation and its techniques to apply in your daily routine, but when I stumbled upon this book, my myths w...
23 comments
Read more

New Year RESOLUTIONS | Mistakes One should Not Repeat

 NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS: Introduction: Every year begins with a loving note full of excitement, energy, and plans to fulfil that year. A new year imparts lots of opportunities to reflect on the past and set our intentions for the future. Many of us, including me, are just promising ourselves to complete these resolutions but fail to take time for ourselves in our busy schedules. Is 2025 any different? Let's see. What are Resolutions? Resolutions  are more than fleeting promises—they are a chance to realign with our values, pursue personal growth, and create meaningful change. Whether we focus on health, improve relationships, or achieve   long-term dreams, resolutions help us stay purposeful throughout the year.  As we enter 2025, let’s take a moment to set realistic and inspiring goals that will guide us toward a fulfilling and balanced life. New Year Resolutions for 2025 Prioritize Health: Make Healthier Food Choices:  When it comes to food, our tongue is...
22 comments
Read more

The Health And Wealth Paradox: How to Use First Principles Thinking to Achieve Both Ankush Datar , Mihir Patki

 The Health And Wealth Paradox: How to Use First Principles Thinking to Achieve Both  Ankush Datar ,  Mihir Patki | Book Review Investing is known as an interdisciplinary practice, but we would say so is health. In fact, the principles of health and wealth are so deeply intertwined that no one can learn from either discipline and apply the lessons across both. This book dives deep into the timeless link between smart investing and healthy eating. The book improves on complex subjects like smart dieting, wellness schedules, and monetary preparation. The creators draw matches between wellness and money, showing how standards like compounding apply to both. Their recommendations are commonsense, feasible, and grounded in private insight, making them simple to connect with and follow. This book is a straightforward, simple way to deal with setting your well-being and funds up. It's a very fun read stacked with significant counsel. The writers work hard at building trust by sh...
23 comments
Read more