Whispers of the Soul: Exploring Human Experience
Bhavna Jaisingh
CHECKLIST ANOMALY: GOGYOSHI by By Rajorshi Patranabis Hawakal Publishers , 2023, 124 pp., INR 400.00
September 2024, volume 48, No 9

Checklist Anomaly by Rajorshi Patranabis is a captivating collection of gogyoshi, a style of Japanese poetry known for its brevity and evocative imagery, characterized by five lines. Patranabis’s poems explore themes of introspection, human connection, and the lingering impact of the past. The title itself sparks curiosity, hinting at deviations from the expected and the beauty found in these unexpected moments.

This collection invites readers into a world of quiet contemplation, where the briefest of verses reverberate with profound emotion. Patranabis masterfully wields the gogyoshi, to capture the essence of human experience, revealing the silent echoes of personal histories and the unspoken connections that bind us.

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