Today, poetry is often regarded less as an art form and more as a medium for self-expression. But a more important reason to write poetry is that it makes us think deeply. Poetry is a medium for expressing thoughts and feelings that language alone cannot adequately convey. The insight into human nature that even a great poem can let you see makes poetry one of the great pleasures of life.
In these verses, I capture the essence of poetry, which is comparable to music. Music does not tell you how to feel; it helps you to feel. Therefore, this is not a collection of moralistic injunctions about life, individuals, and society. However, embedded in the words is a transformative power that would energise you, the reader, as you reflect on the thoughts and ideas shared.
For many people, poetry is a way of understanding life, of understanding themselves. I hope that the poems in this collection imbue you with a new sense of vision and wonder.