Turquoise Silence

by Sanober Khan

The book is a collection of free verse poems that encapsulate the poet's most heartfelt emotions about life. They speak of moments that sweep our breath away, of beauty that bewitches the heart, of people, memories, sights, sounds and smells that awaken a sense of wonder and wistfulness. With rich metaphors and eloquently flowing imagery, the poet's love for the simple things in life unfolds in different moods and tones, ultimately ending up in words felt, cherished, concieved and written... in turquoise silence.

Genres: Poetry

78 pages, Paperback

First published June 27, 2015

About the author

Sanober Khan is a Mumbai-based poet and freelance writer. Her work has been published in various journals, including the Taj Mahal Review and the First Literary Review-East. In 2012, her first book "A touch, a tear, a tempest' was shortlisted for the Muse India National Literary Awards. She enjoys reading poetry from around the globe as much as she enjoys writing them.

Reviews

[Ebba Simone · Rating 3 out of 5]

I felt drawn to this book because of its title. "Turquoise Silence" is a very suitable name. The book cover also does reflect the vibe/feel of the verses. My favorite poems of this collection are: Those Words, Greetings and The Rain at 4 AM.

There are a lot of " ...", ".." and "....". Pauses or things unsaid. The word "I" never is written in a capital letter but small like this: "i". Is it to oppose the big Ego nowadays or a style to write everything in lower case except for the first word of each poem?

I had to get used to the sugariness and chocolatiness of some verses. But this is not the poet's fault. Mrs. Sanober Khan is a poet indeed.

My favorite verses are lines of the poem "Greetings":

"[i could welcome you]...
with a touch so... gentle
it would make dewdrops...
feel insecure"

Beautiful!

[Ayesha Khan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an amazing collection of poems. They are filled with the beauty and depth of life. Each poem is written with a lot of sensitivity and care. The poet's love for family, nature and the simple things in life is very endearing. Excellent and elegant use of language, the images are lush and the flow of every poem is very natural. The poet knows how to draw the reader in, grabbing your heart along the way and touching your soul. Many of the poems in this book are downright unforgettable, like a cherished memory. I would highly recommend this collection to anyone who wants to experience the beauty and simplicity of life.

[Parichita Singh · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book in 2014, and probably missed to write the review here. It is an awesome and amazing poetry book. There are books which you read on the cold night of a winter, snuggled in your blanket. It is that kind of book. It's book which is a balm to the soul, a soothing cup of coffee after the hard day. It will paint you pictures of events and emotions.

I have read and reread each of the poem in the book and still there is something new there everyday.

[Saanj · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful ! Enjoyed the way she manages to create images in our minds with words .

[Karunesh Agrawal · Rating 5 out of 5]

We find in these poems intense imaginative power that helps the poet in exploring the deepest emotions of the soul. No doubt, these poems convey wonderful cadence to the reader today. https://cyberwitnet.wordpress.com/201...
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[Aimee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Khan's short poems are fantastic. In this volume, she writes quite a bit about love and beauty.

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Poems that Warm my Soul

I love this collection of work. It feeds my soul and warms me on a cold night. It resonates with my kind of poetry....

[Vinay Leo · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

Review at A Bookworm’s Musing: http://wp.me/p2J8yh-2B8

Read this book for some beautiful soulful poems that are borne out of life and some moments that we experience and cannot forget. They make you think, yet still enjoy the words. What may bring down the book is that there are few dull parts which could have been avoided easily.

[Tina Dahlen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the poems in this book, particularly “Natural Cures”. It was a quicker read than I thought too. It’s kind of amazing how such short poems can evoke such emotions.

[Julie Webb · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is perfect for anyone looking for a straight forward, quick read.

There are no confusing analogies a symbolism that sometimes turns people away from poetry in general; however, I thought the descriptions were to repetitive. Coffee, chocolate, mother's cheeks, baby's cheeks, and shoulders to name a few. I found some poems hard to relate. This seemed more like a shared personal journal, which is both good and sad. The glimpse we get into personal feeling are beautiful but some references are too personal to connect.

Overall an ok read for me but prefer a bit more depth, symbolism, and rhythms flow to my poetry reads.

[Dina Kaidir · Rating 5 out of 5]

Magical