Made in Poetry

by Ekta Somera

Made in Poetry is a collection of memories embedded in time. The book is divided into two parts, each with an array of poignant imagery, metaphors and vignettes to elaborate the essence of life and memory. It is written from a period of individual destruction to a renaissance which evokes a journey of self-love and misadventure.

109 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 30, 2021

About the author

Ekta Somera is a South African youth activist, author and founder of Paper Trail Literary Journal. She turns visions into reality on a daily basis, bringing books to life, while living her own dream in the publishing industry. Kindness and humility are the core values that guide her heart. Ekta’s books are titled, Made in Poetry and Twenty-Two, each collection encapsulates her journey as she navigates through the complexities of life. Her latest collection, Social Misfit, both challenges and heals, encouraging readers to fiercely embrace who they are.

Outside the world of books, she’s deeply involved in youth advocacy, especially around youth unemployment. Her insightful opinion pieces on social issues and youth concerns have been widely published, and she has been featured as a panelist on prominent media platforms. Ekta was named among the Mail & Guardian’s 200 Young South Africans in 2022 and she was awarded the Youth Icon Award at the Lotus FM Women of Substance Awards in 2024.

Reviews

[Nando Gigaba · Rating 5 out of 5]

Made in Poetry by Ekta Somera pleasantly surprised me.



The book is divided into two parts: Part One: The Destruction and Part Two: The Renaissance with a total of a hundred and one poems. Ekta Somera draws her inspiration from life, family, love, art, and works of fiction. The central theme of the look is LOVE; self-love, and opening yourself to be loved by others.

I liked thirteen of the poems for their originality and sincerity. Three of my favorite poems:

I was called a puzzle because they couldn't figure me out
until, I hit the ground and my pieces fell perfectly into place
after the fall, that's when they looked in awe at the mosaic
mistaken for so long

When someone loves you, you will know. It will feel like all
the love you lost along the way has come back to you, the
same thing happens when you decide to love yourself.

i am my own home and love is my centrepiece

I am not proud of the person I used to be, but what is a
warrior without painful memories.

[Pragashnie Naidoo · Rating 5 out of 5]

On a coffee break, or it's a lazy Sunday and you want something inspiring with depth to read? Pick up Made in Poetry by one of the International Youth Society Top 50 World's Most Influential Leaders, Ekta Somera. Each poem is poignantly crafted for reflection and contemplation underpinning philosophical anecdotes. The writing takes you on a journey from Destruction to Rennaisance with intelligent allegory.

On a personal level, I was transported to my own life's journey and some of the poems resurrected emotions buried from the past. Such elicitation is indicative of a poet that pricks at your heart and touches your soul.

An animated journey that nobody should miss through the eyes of the next generation of great poets.

[Brett Anderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Made in Poetry is an amazing little book of poetry which i am still working my way slowly through as each poem or set of poems requires time to process and reflect and wonder before moving on to the next one. Ekta has been super vulnerable in the sharing of these poems with us and the two-part journey of darkness and light is one where each person will find a place to land and resonate and drink in the words and images she uses. Would highly recommend this to people who love poetry and especially that which bares the soul!

[William Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

What more can I say that hasn't already been said? Ekta is a fantastic modern poet. Her words leap off the page and into your brain, becoming your own. She has a way with words that makes you truly feel what you are reading. This poetry collection is incredible! I highly recommend it

[Marcel Plessis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent collection of beautiful poems!

[Rochelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is incredibly wholesome. Everyone needs to read it. Every page & every poem has my heart.

[Nirvana Skeepers · Rating 5 out of 5]

My first for 2022❣ A great inspirational read to start the year👌🏾 Thank you Ekta🙏🏾 Every page has so much to offer, I find myself reminiscing & reflecting on my youth, highs and lows, journeys travelled, lessons learned along the way.....💞💞💞

[Lethu · Rating 5 out of 5]

A book of beautiful poems.

[Sonia Naidoo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every brown girl needs a copy of Somera's poetry books🙌