Gombe The Chrysalis

By Neeharika

"Gombe" is a Kannada word for "doll" and the author's childhood nickname-is a collection of short poems exploring the body as a temple, a relic, and a silent witness. The collection follows a non-linear journey from desolation to reclamation, acknowledging that healing is a haunting, repetitive path rather than a positive, upward curve. These poems capture the tension between being an object of others' attention and becoming the sovereign of one's own sanctuary. It is a raw reflection on the "ups and downs" of a spirit finally learning to defend its own shrine.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9375103080
• ISBN13: 9789375103080
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Bookleaf Publishing
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 0.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 5.0" x 8.0"