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• when asked how I’ve been, I say, I’m okay. I say it in a composed manner, suppressed tone and a distorted voice. I shut myself often, inside a womb of white noise because the sounds and the lights turn into a cacophony of turbulence.•

It’s book 32 of 2023 and another mesmerizing read that you can count on. As someone who believes that poetry has a healing power, I was particularly drawn to this book. The prosody of Borderline by Ritam is a collection of poems and prose written during manic episodes, providing a unique perspective on borderline personality.

Right from the attractive cover and the title, Prosody of Borderline by Ritam is a collection of poems and prose, composed during manic episodes. The poems are deep, beautiful, and capture the thoughts of someone with a borderline personality disorder.

They are soothing and powerful, subtle and thought-provoking, each of them leaving readers unsettled and deeply moved. Each poem is different and of its own kind, making readers dwell in the world of emotions.

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With varied themes of love, hope, nature, and relationships, portraying the raw, messy, and often contradictory nature of human beings in her poems.

The prose and poetry are equally compelling, and the author’s writing style is raw and rich, providing readers with an immersive and captivating reading experience.

One can feel the pain in the author’s words, and the way she expresses situations through her poetry is truly mind-blowing.

The poems are a bit complex requiring readers to take their time and experience the beauty of each one. While some poems are longer than others, each has its own unique charm.

Overall, Prosody of Borderline is a stunning collection of poetry that will leave a lasting impression on readers. If you enjoy reading deep, introspective poems, then this book is a must-read.

Summary

These poems are as short as the length of time mental illness has lived on and as shallow as the sense of urgency to address it. Themed on mental health struggles, this collection of poems bring to you a viewpoint, of a borderline personality, on societal stigmas around mental illness. The poet believe mental health is as integral of human body as is poetry to human soul.

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