Whispers of the Soul

By Shyaonti Talwar

This collection of poems navigates love, longing, and identity in a world that often silences dissent. With a voice that is at once vulnerable and unflinching, the poet reflects on the nuanced spectrum of emotions-mourning lost connections, unpacking trauma, and resisting conformity. Some poems resurrect mythological women punished for their sexual agency, reframing them not as cautionary tales but as unsung rebels. Others interrogate the social hierarchies that invisibilize entire communities and qualities we deem unworthy of celebration. Lyrical yet fierce, it is an ode to feeling deeply, thinking critically, and daring to be seen in a world that prefers silence.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9371567643
• ISBN13: 9789371567640
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: Bookleaf Publishing
• Length: 94 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.0" x 8.0"