Review:

“With not a single touch nor a single whisper.
With not half a smile nor the memory of a caress like feather.
With not a kiss nor an embrace of love.
Memories. Memories. Memories and only memories, beloved.”

Some books don’t just pass through your reading list — they linger, settle in the corners of your heart, and become part of your emotional landscape. Swagata Naik’s 55 Days: Everyday Poetry and Art is one such book for me, a soul-stirring collection of poetry that echoes long after the final page is turned. These poems are more than just verses, they are gentle companions through life’s most intimate, tender, and turbulent moments. Each poem in this book is a quiet storm, soft in its language, yet powerful in its impact.

Swagata’s words are more than poetry — they flow like soothing melodies, whispers of solace that touch the soul in moments of stillness, guiding readers through the complex hues of emotion, from aching loss to quiet hope, from haunting memories to resilient strength. Her work feels like a soft hand on your shoulder when you need it most. With themes of love and longing, grief and grace, humour and healing, 55 Days is a celebration of language in its purest form — raw, resonant, and deeply human. Each poem is a universe in itself, crafted with care and insight, inviting readers to feel, reflect, and connect.

Reading 55 Days is like reliving your most intimate moments, the ones etched in memory with both pain and beauty. Every piece in this collection is a masterpiece, unique and stirring in its own right. Swagata’s writing is both unfiltered and enchanting, blending simplicity and depth in a way that feels both timeless and immediate, weaving threads of emotion into tapestries that both hurt and heal.

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Take your time with this book. Read it slowly, line by line, and allow its words to settle in. Among my favourites are Suyodhan’s Lament — a poignant portrayal of vulnerability and sorrow — along with The Autobiography of God, Gratitude, The Moon Waits, and The Wings of the Butterfly. Each of these poems opens a window into something profound, luminous, and lasting.

From the very first page, Swagata sets a deeply emotional tone that remains steady throughout the collection. With every turn, she leads us on a journey that is not only introspective and tender but also transformative. Her work is a powerful reminder of the beauty and strength of words — their ability to move us, mend us, and make meaning of the moments that shape our lives. What makes 55 Days truly unforgettable is how every poem feels like a journey, not just through the poet’s world, but through your own inner landscapes. With each page, you meet new emotions, rediscover old ones, and walk through stories that feel both deeply personal and strikingly universal.

In every way, 55 Days: Everyday Poetry and Art is a masterpiece — a work to be savoured, cherished, and returned to time and again. A poetic testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the quiet strength found in vulnerability. This is a book that belongs on every shelf — and more importantly, in every heart. It isn’t just a book of poetry — it’s a mirror, a melody, and a memory all at once. A collection that doesn’t simply ask to be read, but to be felt.

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