Musings of an Untutored Pen

by Fizza Younis

It's a collection of poetry that is both happy and sad at the same time. Seemingly unrelated, these poems sketch a picture that is meant to be felt rather than seen. They are witty, emotional, passionate, thought-provoking, hopeful, and sometimes tragic. Each piece is a part of the author's soul, a figment of her imagination, and a window to her most cherished dreams. In a simple yet profound way, every verse relays a message, in the hope that it might guide the lost souls through their darkest times.

Genres: Poetry

141 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 21, 2014

About the author

Dr. Fizza Younis is from the vibrant city of Lahore, Pakistan, where her journey through life has been as diverse as her country. She had a Ph.D. in economics, but the enchanting world of fiction and poetry has captured her heart. As a dedicated indie author and ardent reader, she revels in the art of storytelling, crafting narratives that transcend the boundaries of her academic pursuits. Rooted in the principles of minimalism, equality, and harmony, her writing reflects her steadfast beliefs. Her stories are both mirrors of her philosophy and windows into the lives of intriguing characters navigating the labyrinth of existence. In her world, characters come alive, and their misadventures resonate with humanity's shared joys and tribulations. She sprinkles love and encouragement with every word, creating a cocoon of empathy and connection that envelops her readers. Though she might describe herself as an average person leading a mundane existence, Fizza is nothing short of spectacular in the world of fiction. Join her on a journey through the written word, where ordinary lives take on extraordinary hues, and the essence of humanity is distilled into every sentence.

Reviews

[Gurpreet Dhariwal · Rating 5 out of 5]

I often wonder why do people who write the best poetry don't get that recognition when they are alive?

Fizza Younis is remarkably great, emotional, raw, and authentic in this book. Some of the poems felt like walking on the same bridge and burning them to save some sanity to me. Some of the poems felt like home, and I kept on returning to them. Some of the poems were like seeing myself growing up through her lens. Some of the poems were telling me to get up and walk ahead.

I wouldn't want you to miss this book because poetry is the connection that connects you to your soul. And Fizza has done that so marvelously with the power of her words. She has talked about strength, courage, kindness, humility, gratitude, and resilience in many of her poems, and ultimately she leaves a message of always fighting what you truly strive for in life.

My favorite poems are:

'Musings of a Tortured Soul'
'My Tears Are Never Dry'
'You Were Never There'
'Wishing For Another Life'
'Farewell'
'You Are You'

Her words are beautiful as her soul. I am glad that I picked this book, and this has influenced me enough to read her other poetry books.

[Fizza · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reading this again reminded me of so many things. I may be biased but some of these poems are good. :)