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Dots & Streaks
A few dots
A few streaks
Short poetic tales
Musings of life’s
Crevices & creeks
“Dots & Streaks is an attempt to make one pause, reflect, ruminate and take cognizance of life” - The Pioneer
“The lyrical verses are a philosophical journey into one’s life” - Delhi Wire
“A much needed read especially during these trying times and even otherwise” - Postman News
“A masterly woven euphoria! Dots & Streaks just delves you into a deeper serenity and touches the right strings of your heart” – Nitish Raj; Editor-in-chief; The Literary Mirror
A few streaks
Short poetic tales
Musings of life’s
Crevices & creeks
“Dots & Streaks is an attempt to make one pause, reflect, ruminate and take cognizance of life” - The Pioneer
“The lyrical verses are a philosophical journey into one’s life” - Delhi Wire
“A much needed read especially during these trying times and even otherwise” - Postman News
“A masterly woven euphoria! Dots & Streaks just delves you into a deeper serenity and touches the right strings of your heart” – Nitish Raj; Editor-in-chief; The Literary Mirror
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Published November 19, 2020
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About the author
Ellora Mishra
2 books8 followersEllora Mishra hails from Odisha, India. She is currently residing with her husband and 5 yr old Son in The Hague, Netherlands. An alumnus of BITS Pilani, Rajasthan,India (B.E. Hons Chemical) & XIMB, Odisha,India (MBA Finance) she has around 12 years of corporate experience in IT and corporate banking spaces across organizations.
She is an avid blogger and loves to pen her musings under her pen name of Ira Mishra. When she is not experimenting with her culinary skills she loves to capture moments and experiences through photography and loves to travel places. She has also recently started her travelogue to share her travel stories.
While she quit her job in India and joined her spouse on one of his abroad work assignments, she decided to rekindle her childhood passion in writing. Writing has always been her safe haven to escape to. She hopes to pen down books in various genres of fiction going forward and enjoy exploring the world of writing. Her first e-book is Dots and Streaks (short poetic tales).
Her blogs can be found at http://livelife2dfullest.blogspot.com and http://mydateswiththeworld.blogspot.com
She is an avid blogger and loves to pen her musings under her pen name of Ira Mishra. When she is not experimenting with her culinary skills she loves to capture moments and experiences through photography and loves to travel places. She has also recently started her travelogue to share her travel stories.
While she quit her job in India and joined her spouse on one of his abroad work assignments, she decided to rekindle her childhood passion in writing. Writing has always been her safe haven to escape to. She hopes to pen down books in various genres of fiction going forward and enjoy exploring the world of writing. Her first e-book is Dots and Streaks (short poetic tales).
Her blogs can be found at http://livelife2dfullest.blogspot.com and http://mydateswiththeworld.blogspot.com
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July 14, 2020
A delightful book of interesting short poetic tales and musings reflecting the keen observations and expressions of the author's sensitive mind. Personal experiences, wisdom and images add to its beauty.
Wondered about some questions like the following-
What lies beyond the zenith?
How to deal with those broken moments and scars?
What's there in roses?
Who is life's epitome?
This book has the answers!
Wondered about some questions like the following-
What lies beyond the zenith?
How to deal with those broken moments and scars?
What's there in roses?
Who is life's epitome?
This book has the answers!
July 14, 2020
what a book.. though it's a collection of poems, they have stories of so many things. You read, you stop to think a bit then carry on, this book is so deserving.
July 24, 2020
I liked the book which described personal human emotions expressed with such detail. The selections of pictures is pleasant surprise which I looked forward to.
Gook luck with this book and hope to read many more books that will follow.
Gook luck with this book and hope to read many more books that will follow.
July 24, 2020
Fantastic collection of poems which makes you ponder about “life” and transports you away from life’s nuances. The book itself is very well packaged aesthetically, with beautiful pictures perfectly capturing the Various poems . Look forward to more from you Ellora!
July 24, 2020
Impressive book indeed. The poet aptly beaded her conceptualized thoughts and feelings into fine streaks. Amidst Corona one can lost into the beautiful stanzas of Time and Friends Forever. Round of applause.
July 11, 2020
Philosophical and artistic, the verses linger like the petrichor!
Dots & Streaks by Ellora Mishra can be called an artist's delight. Being a poet and having an artistic temperament, the book delighted me not only with the verses but also the photographs that the author has incorporated in the book. Dots & Streaks is a bouquet of fragrant poems, photographs, and prose pieces.
The book starts with the profound poem "Time" that is so beautiful that I read it thrice. Have you ever felt like pausing time so that your loved ones can stay with you forever? I am sure all of us have, at some point in our lives. And this poem captures those feelings effortlessly.
The poet has composed many poems keeping the current situation of Lockdown and Covid-19 in mind. Apocalypse, Quintessential, and Social Distancing compel you to think about the present scenario from various perspectives.
The strength of the poet is compelling the readers to think about various aspects of life. "Ego of the Candle" is one of the best poems in this collection. It is a dialogue between the candle flame and the candlestick (both basking in their pride) before the last moment when they hold on to each other. The poem teaches us that only cooperation and not competition can give us peace in life.
Highly recommended to lovers of poetry and philosophy!
Dots & Streaks by Ellora Mishra can be called an artist's delight. Being a poet and having an artistic temperament, the book delighted me not only with the verses but also the photographs that the author has incorporated in the book. Dots & Streaks is a bouquet of fragrant poems, photographs, and prose pieces.
The book starts with the profound poem "Time" that is so beautiful that I read it thrice. Have you ever felt like pausing time so that your loved ones can stay with you forever? I am sure all of us have, at some point in our lives. And this poem captures those feelings effortlessly.
The poet has composed many poems keeping the current situation of Lockdown and Covid-19 in mind. Apocalypse, Quintessential, and Social Distancing compel you to think about the present scenario from various perspectives.
The strength of the poet is compelling the readers to think about various aspects of life. "Ego of the Candle" is one of the best poems in this collection. It is a dialogue between the candle flame and the candlestick (both basking in their pride) before the last moment when they hold on to each other. The poem teaches us that only cooperation and not competition can give us peace in life.
Highly recommended to lovers of poetry and philosophy!
July 19, 2020
One of the many things that ‘Dots and Streaks’ makes us realise is to enjoy each and every moment of life as they are amid the hurly-burly way of living. Blissful feelings assured after one goes through it.
July 12, 2020
True to its claim in the blurb that these are short poetic tales of life’s musings, the poems are full of such ruminations. The author has also tried to experiment with various forms of poetry. Streak means a long, thin line or mark of a different substance or colour from its surroundings. Geometrically speaking a dot does not have any physical existence. It is just a point of reference. Poetry by its very nature tries to capture the elusive elements of life. In fact the intricate and elusive elements of of life which are felt but can never be precisely expressed are best expressed in poetry. Ellora’s poems provide us the insights without themselves being too elusive to our understanding.
July 16, 2020
Dots and Streaks is not one of those books you read once and keep aside. Its a book that you will want to go back to again and again. Each poem in this book connects with an untouched emotion in your life. Its so beautifully written that reading it is like a breath of fresh air. Whether its the verse on the essence of time & memories or about just crossing that bridge of life, this book has something for everyone. Open any page and its a new feeling waiting to be discovered. This book is definitely a keeper for me.
July 12, 2020
For a person who has never been into poetry this book is a delightful surprise!! Each poem is a succinct package of philosophy and emotions beautifully stitched into everyday experiences. This book will springboard you into an introspective mood and leave you with a different perspective on everyday events. Looking forward to more work from the author.
July 12, 2020
Haven't come across anything so diverse yet so complete in a long time. The poems don't take you to a new place like most writings, they take you back to your own world. Beautiful collection. A must read !
July 12, 2020
Different aspects of life very eloquently expressed through beautiful set of poems that I was fortunate to come across.
July 11, 2020
You write with your heart and that is something I love.Thank you Ellora ma'am really it touched my soul.And yes I agree with you.beauty comes with dark thought,but sometimes they don't.
July 10, 2020
Anything written out of passion is bound to be the best. Same with ‘Dots and Streaks’, a dossier of various facets of life through verses. A good read indeed.
July 9, 2020
The first poem "TIME " impressed me and forced me to go through the whole book. The author has expressed her feelings towards life nicely through these poems. Expect more in future.
July 8, 2020
All these poems of the book touched my heart and the befitting images enhance the essence of the poems.Keep the habit up.
July 8, 2020
Beautiful collection of short poetry. I especially liked the idea of viewing life as a palindrome..
July 6, 2020
A wonderful collection of heartfelt poems based on the author’s life experiences and insights! The poems have symbolic and thought provoking metaphors. Loved the way emotions have been captured so beautifully.
Looking forward to more work from the author!
Looking forward to more work from the author!
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July 6, 2020Ellora’s dedication to details and emotions have produced the juiciest readings! This tastefully done collection is a gentle blend of words/verses with a lovely take on life’s musings. Dots and streaks etched with a lovely poetic finish!!
July 2, 2020
This book is just superb. The sheer brilliance in capturing the fleeting emotions with time by the poetess help the readers to view life in a different perspective. The images and the lyrical representation are just praiseworthy. Dots And Streaks is a must read!!
July 23, 2020
A beautiful set of poems that I'm glad I came across. This book will leave you in awe with the author's magic of words. A wonderful read ❤️
July 2, 2020
Beautiful and profound poetry
May 28, 2020
Beautiful collection of poems. Reading through these has evoked varied feelings - of happiness, joy, longing, life, time, kinship and many others. The author has put in words what all of us have felt at one point or another. Longing for the past, looking to the future, of finding oneself, of relationships, of youth, of perception - all things life.
Loved it from start to finish! Look forward to more from this author :)
Loved it from start to finish! Look forward to more from this author :)
July 19, 2020
Really beautiful set of lyrical tales...each one to be relished again and again...
A delicate representation of so many concepts together...of time, love, beauty, emotions, bonding, success, life and many more...
A delicate representation of so many concepts together...of time, love, beauty, emotions, bonding, success, life and many more...
July 28, 2020
Ever thought of reading something that would take you to several places at the same time? If the answer is yes, then you must check out Ellora Mishra’s Dots and Streaks. What I loved about the book?
What I loved about the book?
Without using too many words or explanations, Ellora paints scenes, settings and situations through her poems. Her words transport the reader to exactly where she wants them to be. Ellora is the puppeteer, and the reader turns into an audience that thoroughly enjoys the journey full of surprises.
The poetess has taken time to savour life’s small & big incidents through each poem. Friendship, memories, love, experience of life through the eyes of inanimate objects, she has leafed through them all.
So, while scrolling through this ebook, one is eagerly waiting to read the story/incident/experience/thought the next poem will unfold.
Parents who want their kids to increase their vocabulary or polish their writing skills, must make their children read this collection of poems.
I have also reviewed the book on my blog: www.diaryofaninsanewriter.com
What I loved about the book?
Without using too many words or explanations, Ellora paints scenes, settings and situations through her poems. Her words transport the reader to exactly where she wants them to be. Ellora is the puppeteer, and the reader turns into an audience that thoroughly enjoys the journey full of surprises.
The poetess has taken time to savour life’s small & big incidents through each poem. Friendship, memories, love, experience of life through the eyes of inanimate objects, she has leafed through them all.
So, while scrolling through this ebook, one is eagerly waiting to read the story/incident/experience/thought the next poem will unfold.
Parents who want their kids to increase their vocabulary or polish their writing skills, must make their children read this collection of poems.
I have also reviewed the book on my blog: www.diaryofaninsanewriter.com
August 4, 2020
This is a lovely collection of poems I've enjoyed reading. They are vivid, introspective, and poignant. A lovely flow of words and verses that will tug your heart's strings.
January 12, 2021
I loved this book a lot, it has a lot of freestyle poems. Poems that describe our day to days situations, what is going on in the world, around us, within us. You will get to read them all.
My favourite poem is the one where the feelings of a maid and her madam are being described, they are both at their respective homes during the COVID lockdown, in the dilemma of how the days will progress in the not so normal situation.
A must-read.
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My favourite poem is the one where the feelings of a maid and her madam are being described, they are both at their respective homes during the COVID lockdown, in the dilemma of how the days will progress in the not so normal situation.
A must-read.
For more such reviews, please visit https://penitratherkeyit.com/category...
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