Bhaskar Parichha
Eighty poems, each of them making a statement, varied in theme, rich in style and a deep philosophical understanding behind every piece of poetry – that can take the muse to unfathomable heights.
Sarita Jenamani’s love for sensible poetry is beyond question. The only question is where will these senses ultimately take her? As Dr K Satchidanandan noted poet has said, ‘ these (poems)are subtle and suggestive meditations on time, mind and ephemeral nature of human existence on this little planet.’
Dr Helmuth A.Niederle, eminent Austrian poet has similar sentiments. He compares Sarita’s poems with the ‘threads of a spider.’
Sarita’s ouvre extends to three poetry collections. She is a widely published poet and her poetry has been translated into several languages – India as well as foreign. Her association with PEN and her paricipation in poetry festivals across continents – all have made her a strong voice. Equally, her hunt for the roots and dedication to the language she has matured up with shows her indomitable spirit for the muse.
‘Till the Next Wave Comes’ doesn’t have a prologue nor an afterthought. It straight goes straight to the heart. Some poems have simple truths as this one:
Shells
Conches
some pebbles
or
forgetfully- left-behind gifts
everything brings
(The writer is a senior journalist and currently associated with OdishaLIVE as Consulting Editor)
