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In Between Homes
Standing at the crossroads of love and spirituality, In Between Homes is a collection of conversations with the Universe mirroring the bittersweet ups and downs that makeup life – the joys of childhood, the despair of loss, the tenderness of first love, the pain of heartbreak, the ruthlessness of survival and the bliss of surrender.
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72 pages, Paperback
First published May 29, 2022
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June 24, 2022
In Between Homes by Meenakshi Shivram is a collection of poems based on five elements – Jala, Bhumi, Vayu, Agni, and Aakash. These poems cover a variety of themes including love, joys of childhood, heartbreak, and sempiternal bliss of surrender.
With an absolutely stunning cover and equally charming writing, reading this book feels good at heart. Each poem has a certain rhythm to it that would make your heart swoon. But most importantly, the words are so gorgeous that you would not be able to help but marvel at their beauty.
While I liked almost all the poems, my favourite had to be Missing Address which gives the message of finding wholeness within. Using powerful imagery and metaphors, In Between Homes bring out emotions beautifully.
While I ended up loving the writing, I felt maybe the poems could have had a better structure to them. To sound more poetic, more in sync. At certain points, I felt that the lines were more poetic in prose than lines of poetry itself.
Nevertheless, if you are the one who enjoys reading modern poetry and worshipping the beauty of the written word, then do check out this short read. It would be worth your time.
With an absolutely stunning cover and equally charming writing, reading this book feels good at heart. Each poem has a certain rhythm to it that would make your heart swoon. But most importantly, the words are so gorgeous that you would not be able to help but marvel at their beauty.
While I liked almost all the poems, my favourite had to be Missing Address which gives the message of finding wholeness within. Using powerful imagery and metaphors, In Between Homes bring out emotions beautifully.
While I ended up loving the writing, I felt maybe the poems could have had a better structure to them. To sound more poetic, more in sync. At certain points, I felt that the lines were more poetic in prose than lines of poetry itself.
Nevertheless, if you are the one who enjoys reading modern poetry and worshipping the beauty of the written word, then do check out this short read. It would be worth your time.
June 24, 2022
They say that poetry is food the soul. For me, it feeds my sanity. Good poetry is what gets me through a bad day, and makes a good day a better one.
Going into this book, I hadn't set any expectations as I hadn't read the author before. I was absolutely delighted after the first couple pieces itself!
The book is a small one, but it takes its time with a reader. It makes you slowly sink into verse till you get to its smooth flow and keeps you hooked. The writer has used simple words, nothing of that flowery flattery, but the writing style is what encaptured my attention.
I absolutely loved this book! It is a tiny little piece of someone's heartfelt emotions and deserves the utmost care 💜
Going into this book, I hadn't set any expectations as I hadn't read the author before. I was absolutely delighted after the first couple pieces itself!
The book is a small one, but it takes its time with a reader. It makes you slowly sink into verse till you get to its smooth flow and keeps you hooked. The writer has used simple words, nothing of that flowery flattery, but the writing style is what encaptured my attention.
I absolutely loved this book! It is a tiny little piece of someone's heartfelt emotions and deserves the utmost care 💜
July 1, 2022
If you looking forward to a pick up some poetry books just because you like late night rainy season read then do check out this book.
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In Between Homes by Meenakshi Shivram @meenakshi.shivram
Book length : 71 pages
Publisher : Notion Press.
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Poems are close to my heart. They have the capability of express immense emotions in only small bundles of verses or words.
This book is not only a collection if poems bit few write ups as well.
Starting from the very cover art I truly found the minimalistic design calming and beautiful. Somewhere the white colour soothes my mind whenever I pick this book up.
The author is an impact focused investment banker and a climate change activist. She is also a reader like us. I could see through the pages she had an urge to tell her own story and express herself to the world when she wrote these ethereal pieces.
In Between Homes is a beautiful tribute to our hearts that express a series of emotions at various stages of our lives.
It is a collection if conversations with the cosmos mirroring the different often bittersweet ups and downs in our lives even the smallest of moments but truly mark their presence and happenings in our hearts for the long times to come. It's about the innocent days of our childhood, the hearts affairs and it's pains, bliss of surrender at times to go with the flow and later that shows life amidst all its ruthlessness is still worth it all.
_______
👁️Iris 👁️
The moment I saw the pools of your eyes
I knew there was no way but down
Without a thought I jump right in
For in them I shall gladly drown.
This is one of the many verses.
_______
I also would like to mention the very title poem that was in the last page truly touched my heart and made it glow. I connected to it.
The book is divided into 5 chapters named Jala, agni, vayu, bhumi and Aakash. Each sharing its own hues.
I simply find this book connecting to my heart and whispers me reminiscences of the gone days and my own hopes and desires at some place. I think poem lovers should definitely check this book out. They will find it beautiful and heart warming.
___________________
#bibliophile #instabooks #booksofinst
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In Between Homes by Meenakshi Shivram @meenakshi.shivram
Book length : 71 pages
Publisher : Notion Press.
__________
Poems are close to my heart. They have the capability of express immense emotions in only small bundles of verses or words.
This book is not only a collection if poems bit few write ups as well.
Starting from the very cover art I truly found the minimalistic design calming and beautiful. Somewhere the white colour soothes my mind whenever I pick this book up.
The author is an impact focused investment banker and a climate change activist. She is also a reader like us. I could see through the pages she had an urge to tell her own story and express herself to the world when she wrote these ethereal pieces.
In Between Homes is a beautiful tribute to our hearts that express a series of emotions at various stages of our lives.
It is a collection if conversations with the cosmos mirroring the different often bittersweet ups and downs in our lives even the smallest of moments but truly mark their presence and happenings in our hearts for the long times to come. It's about the innocent days of our childhood, the hearts affairs and it's pains, bliss of surrender at times to go with the flow and later that shows life amidst all its ruthlessness is still worth it all.
_______
👁️Iris 👁️
The moment I saw the pools of your eyes
I knew there was no way but down
Without a thought I jump right in
For in them I shall gladly drown.
This is one of the many verses.
_______
I also would like to mention the very title poem that was in the last page truly touched my heart and made it glow. I connected to it.
The book is divided into 5 chapters named Jala, agni, vayu, bhumi and Aakash. Each sharing its own hues.
I simply find this book connecting to my heart and whispers me reminiscences of the gone days and my own hopes and desires at some place. I think poem lovers should definitely check this book out. They will find it beautiful and heart warming.
___________________
#bibliophile #instabooks #booksofinst
June 30, 2022
Meenakshi Shivram's in Between homes is a collection of beautiful poems. Poems that remind you that you are the universe.
Divided into 5 parts, Vayu, Agni, Jala, Bhumi, And Aakash, with various themes like love, hope, loss and happiness. We are all part of nature, and with her words, Meenakshi makes us fall in love with nature, with ourselves.
The poems have depth, connecting each element beautifully making you think and wonder about the beauty of nature. While poems like The curse, missing address, and when I am dust will make you think, the poem I am gone, the ache in our souls, in between homes will make you feel that loss.
•though we are blinded by the darkness of
separation,
stars are being born
to light our way
to
each other again.•
With a pleasant, captivating writing style, the author makes readers fall in love with her words. Each poem has a strong emotion that one could relate to. Some poems are short, while some are a bit longer than usual, both adding beauty to this book.
I loved the way the author conveyed a strong emotion with just a few words and the various topics that the author chose.
•You’ll feel the tune escape your lips
and your soul will dance in bliss,
Be still, my dear, and let the lover’s
breath
write stories of magic across your skin.•
Overall, it's a quick, light and beautiful read you will fall in love with. Love reading poetry? Do read this one.
Divided into 5 parts, Vayu, Agni, Jala, Bhumi, And Aakash, with various themes like love, hope, loss and happiness. We are all part of nature, and with her words, Meenakshi makes us fall in love with nature, with ourselves.
The poems have depth, connecting each element beautifully making you think and wonder about the beauty of nature. While poems like The curse, missing address, and when I am dust will make you think, the poem I am gone, the ache in our souls, in between homes will make you feel that loss.
•though we are blinded by the darkness of
separation,
stars are being born
to light our way
to
each other again.•
With a pleasant, captivating writing style, the author makes readers fall in love with her words. Each poem has a strong emotion that one could relate to. Some poems are short, while some are a bit longer than usual, both adding beauty to this book.
I loved the way the author conveyed a strong emotion with just a few words and the various topics that the author chose.
•You’ll feel the tune escape your lips
and your soul will dance in bliss,
Be still, my dear, and let the lover’s
breath
write stories of magic across your skin.•
Overall, it's a quick, light and beautiful read you will fall in love with. Love reading poetry? Do read this one.
June 8, 2022
In between homes is my first poem in English apart from my learnings during my education.
The author divided the book into 5 elements of nature/Universe.
Each chapter is connected with our lives and emotions. Beautifully written book.
The first poem talks about a mother's intentions during pregnancy and the mother's grief.
The book ends with death and the state of the soul after death.
Each chapter is based on different emotions/happenings during our life span.
The love, heartbreak, joy of kite running during our childhood time, spending our night time alone with the moon by sharing out thoughts/sorrows, and so on.
The author learned the meaning of faith when she held her hand with a butterfly.
"At first I didn't feel him at all-
Then I felt nothing but him".
She also points out that whatever life we are leading with our materialistic things will not bring happiness. Happiness lies in nature, creatures, trees birds, and so on. Every beauty is nothing but love.
Are we the victors? Do we achieve anything by eradicating nature and mankind?
"We bring down our hammers
to make ourselves
gold
coffins"
The Hunter's duty talks about mothers' love for their children.
"Sometimes I imagine myself
as the universe itself". I experienced this during my meditation.
The last chapter about death is written so meaningfully. How many times do we defeat death? We wanted to live. But finally, death still stands by the door to take along with him.
Soul after death - In between Homes.
"Though my body may retire
When you think I am gone
Find me in a baby's yawn
When you think that I am dead
Find me in a sunset red..."
Life is everywhere. We need to find and cherish.
I completely adore her work.
I completely get connected with the poems. I don't regret accepting this book. Great work of Meenakshi Shivram.
Highly recommended. Everyone can get connected with this book.
The author divided the book into 5 elements of nature/Universe.
Each chapter is connected with our lives and emotions. Beautifully written book.
The first poem talks about a mother's intentions during pregnancy and the mother's grief.
The book ends with death and the state of the soul after death.
Each chapter is based on different emotions/happenings during our life span.
The love, heartbreak, joy of kite running during our childhood time, spending our night time alone with the moon by sharing out thoughts/sorrows, and so on.
The author learned the meaning of faith when she held her hand with a butterfly.
"At first I didn't feel him at all-
Then I felt nothing but him".
She also points out that whatever life we are leading with our materialistic things will not bring happiness. Happiness lies in nature, creatures, trees birds, and so on. Every beauty is nothing but love.
Are we the victors? Do we achieve anything by eradicating nature and mankind?
"We bring down our hammers
to make ourselves
gold
coffins"
The Hunter's duty talks about mothers' love for their children.
"Sometimes I imagine myself
as the universe itself". I experienced this during my meditation.
The last chapter about death is written so meaningfully. How many times do we defeat death? We wanted to live. But finally, death still stands by the door to take along with him.
Soul after death - In between Homes.
"Though my body may retire
When you think I am gone
Find me in a baby's yawn
When you think that I am dead
Find me in a sunset red..."
Life is everywhere. We need to find and cherish.
I completely adore her work.
I completely get connected with the poems. I don't regret accepting this book. Great work of Meenakshi Shivram.
Highly recommended. Everyone can get connected with this book.
June 28, 2022
For she is the spell caster and she is the spell, and with every incantation she weaves,
men - like flies, surrender themselves to her honey sweet web,
if only for a moment of fleeting ecstasy.
Everything in nature is made up of five basic elements: earth, water, fire, air, and ether (space). From the smallest atom to a giant whale to the solar system itself, they even apply towards spiritual experience too. Knowledge of these five elements helps us understand the laws of nature.
This book follows the same assortments right from its index. It classifies each section based on elements & thus follows up with respective poems. What's impressive is the way titles are chosen, the type of alignment in each category which comprises of heart touching poems which bear a resemblance with nature. The universal language of poetry employed with a touch of nature while the attempt to keep them in the bare minimum level to get dispersed in the earth is worth looking forward to.
Similarly, human body is also composed of five elements:
• Solid structure such as bones, flesh, skin, tissue and hair represents earth form.
• Water forms saliva, urine, semen, blood and sweat.
• Fire forms hunger, thirst and sleep.
• Air takes care of breathing like expansion, contraction and suppression.
• Space takes care of physical attraction and fear.
It's a very small read. Language is simple, easy to understand. A good one-time read.
men - like flies, surrender themselves to her honey sweet web,
if only for a moment of fleeting ecstasy.
Everything in nature is made up of five basic elements: earth, water, fire, air, and ether (space). From the smallest atom to a giant whale to the solar system itself, they even apply towards spiritual experience too. Knowledge of these five elements helps us understand the laws of nature.
This book follows the same assortments right from its index. It classifies each section based on elements & thus follows up with respective poems. What's impressive is the way titles are chosen, the type of alignment in each category which comprises of heart touching poems which bear a resemblance with nature. The universal language of poetry employed with a touch of nature while the attempt to keep them in the bare minimum level to get dispersed in the earth is worth looking forward to.
Similarly, human body is also composed of five elements:
• Solid structure such as bones, flesh, skin, tissue and hair represents earth form.
• Water forms saliva, urine, semen, blood and sweat.
• Fire forms hunger, thirst and sleep.
• Air takes care of breathing like expansion, contraction and suppression.
• Space takes care of physical attraction and fear.
It's a very small read. Language is simple, easy to understand. A good one-time read.
July 22, 2022
You must have seen me reading mostly non fiction but deep down in order to get our emotions explore we have got to give it a taste of poetry!!
A good poetry has never done anyone harm but only good! So is this book today that i am reviewing ⭐️
I started reading this book at the best time of the year 🌧 rains and poems i guess go hand in hand? I dont know i felt so soothing when i had a cup of coffee in my hand and in another i used to have this book and go about reading a poem here and there!
The book is a compilation of several short and long poems! They revolve around universe, hearts, minds, emotions, clouds, wind etc! While reading the poems i felt like the air, the clouds were telling their stories to me! ⛅️
Meenakshi has done a great job in compiling all of these in this tiny little book which has a minimalist cover to start with, that gives you vibes beyond the world 🌎
I loved reading through the poems and there were a few that left me thinking deeply about life and the different contents in it 🦄
———————————-
Fav poem 🌻
Essence of Devotion ⭐️
This I say with certainty
For this much I know is true:
All my life I knew nothing,
Till the moment that I knew you
—————————————
All poetry loves have got to try this book out!! And it can be read by people of al age groups, i guess thats the best thing about poems ehh??
A good poetry has never done anyone harm but only good! So is this book today that i am reviewing ⭐️
I started reading this book at the best time of the year 🌧 rains and poems i guess go hand in hand? I dont know i felt so soothing when i had a cup of coffee in my hand and in another i used to have this book and go about reading a poem here and there!
The book is a compilation of several short and long poems! They revolve around universe, hearts, minds, emotions, clouds, wind etc! While reading the poems i felt like the air, the clouds were telling their stories to me! ⛅️
Meenakshi has done a great job in compiling all of these in this tiny little book which has a minimalist cover to start with, that gives you vibes beyond the world 🌎
I loved reading through the poems and there were a few that left me thinking deeply about life and the different contents in it 🦄
———————————-
Fav poem 🌻
Essence of Devotion ⭐️
This I say with certainty
For this much I know is true:
All my life I knew nothing,
Till the moment that I knew you
—————————————
All poetry loves have got to try this book out!! And it can be read by people of al age groups, i guess thats the best thing about poems ehh??
August 4, 2022
"In Between Homes" is a poetry book written by Meenakshi Shivram. I love reading poems and I am an occasional poet too.
The book is divided into 5 sections namely Jala, Vayu, Agni, Bhumi and Akash. It includes poems as well as beautiful snippets that expresses a series of emotions at various stages of our lives. It is a collection of poems and snippets describing bittersweet ups and downs of our lives.
The thing that caught my eye the most was the cover art, I found the minimalist design so beautiful and soothing.
💫
Two of my favorite poems are:
The Ache in our Souls
The moon is my lover I choose to
keep secret - when the whole world
has fallen asleep,
he shines just for me.
I tiptoe through my house, soft
feet on hardwood flooring, and I
hold my breath at every passing cloud
till I can see him again.
And I exhale - for there he is:
a vase of iridescence
stitched into an inky ocean,and
I am transfixed.
______________
Iris
The moment I saw the pools of your eyes
I knew there was no way but down
Without a thought I jump right in
For in them I shall gladly drown.
This is one of the many verses.
💫
I am so thankful to the author, Meenakshi for sending a review copy, honestly am in love with this book. All the poetry lovers out there please check this book out, you'll find this as heart warming as I did ♥️
The book is divided into 5 sections namely Jala, Vayu, Agni, Bhumi and Akash. It includes poems as well as beautiful snippets that expresses a series of emotions at various stages of our lives. It is a collection of poems and snippets describing bittersweet ups and downs of our lives.
The thing that caught my eye the most was the cover art, I found the minimalist design so beautiful and soothing.
💫
Two of my favorite poems are:
The Ache in our Souls
The moon is my lover I choose to
keep secret - when the whole world
has fallen asleep,
he shines just for me.
I tiptoe through my house, soft
feet on hardwood flooring, and I
hold my breath at every passing cloud
till I can see him again.
And I exhale - for there he is:
a vase of iridescence
stitched into an inky ocean,and
I am transfixed.
______________
Iris
The moment I saw the pools of your eyes
I knew there was no way but down
Without a thought I jump right in
For in them I shall gladly drown.
This is one of the many verses.
💫
I am so thankful to the author, Meenakshi for sending a review copy, honestly am in love with this book. All the poetry lovers out there please check this book out, you'll find this as heart warming as I did ♥️
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 15, 2022
The book has really attractive cover that made me pick it up. It’s a short read that can be read in few hours. Hence I will keep my reviews short to avoid spoilers. It’s a collection of poetries, verses and conversations. It’s divided into five parts. Jala, Agni, Vayu, Bhumi and Aakash. The poetries are divided into these sections according to their nature. It’s a collection of conversations with the universe. Author covered topics such as curse, the something missing, the joys of childhood, loss and despair, tenderness of first love, pain and heartbreak, survival, etc. I loved the writing style of the author. It’s unique. Like when you read poem once, you have that urge to read again and each time you sense a sense of more depth to the lines. I liked the language and vocabulary chosen by the author. I liked the way author presented each and every line. It’s too beautiful. Most of the I liked the way author divided poetries into sections. Overall good one. I enjoyed reading it. Here I would like to mention few of my favourite lines so it will give you idea about the book and writing style.
“With glassy eyes, I telescope into
myself
and as the world slowly
stirs awake,
I go to sleep.”
“With glassy eyes, I telescope into
myself
and as the world slowly
stirs awake,
I go to sleep.”
June 21, 2022
"You are the universe."
Let's start with the most obvious thing that's the cover of this one🥺 isn't it just too minimal yet aesthetic 🥺❤️
I'm just in love with it!!! 🥰
The cover is so white like I was so scared that I might dirty it🥺😅 but as of now it's good❤️
Now let's start with the actual thing you're reading it for that's, the book 😅❤️
It is divided in 5 sections namely "Jala" , "Agni" , "Vayu" , "Bhumi" and "Aakash" which have 5 poems each that are short and great to read🥰
The book talks about the nature, yes but the nature that's different than the trees, mountains etc. The nature that includes us. It helps one to find their own glimpses in the nature.
It talks about the ups and down of life, joys of childhood, despair of loss, tenderness of first love, the pain of heartbreak etc....
This book has something for everyone, no matter what phase you're going through ❤️
The emotions that the author has tried to express were felt throughout and I even got goosebumps at some parts❤️
The language used is beginner friendly yet some words are there whose meaning I had to Google but I could relate and connect to most of the poems🥰
As it's just a 71 page book, I could read it in one sitting and I'm so glad I did🥰
Definitely recommend to you guys as well!!😊
Let's start with the most obvious thing that's the cover of this one🥺 isn't it just too minimal yet aesthetic 🥺❤️
I'm just in love with it!!! 🥰
The cover is so white like I was so scared that I might dirty it🥺😅 but as of now it's good❤️
Now let's start with the actual thing you're reading it for that's, the book 😅❤️
It is divided in 5 sections namely "Jala" , "Agni" , "Vayu" , "Bhumi" and "Aakash" which have 5 poems each that are short and great to read🥰
The book talks about the nature, yes but the nature that's different than the trees, mountains etc. The nature that includes us. It helps one to find their own glimpses in the nature.
It talks about the ups and down of life, joys of childhood, despair of loss, tenderness of first love, the pain of heartbreak etc....
This book has something for everyone, no matter what phase you're going through ❤️
The emotions that the author has tried to express were felt throughout and I even got goosebumps at some parts❤️
The language used is beginner friendly yet some words are there whose meaning I had to Google but I could relate and connect to most of the poems🥰
As it's just a 71 page book, I could read it in one sitting and I'm so glad I did🥰
Definitely recommend to you guys as well!!😊
June 28, 2022
⭐⭐🌟 BOOK REVIEW 🌟⭐⭐
"When you no more find me here
And your heart clenches in fear
At the thought of me so gone
'fore the light of breaking dawn "
💫 In between homes is a book of poetry. The author has divided the book into five parts earth, water, fire, wind and sky. A set of poems are assigned under each topic. Some poems are written in rhythmic style while some are presented in a way of conversation.
"Test my love; stroke a match
Let the match light me aflame,
Let the flames ravage my bones,
And in the ash, you'll find your name !"
💫 The author has an excellent way of writing and analyzing. She has covered a variety of topics in her poems like life, death, earth, river, rain, storm etc in her book which makes the reading experience more enjoyable. Her poems drowns us into an imaginary world and invokes alot of emotions within us.
💫 My favourite poems are Missing Address and The Ache in our Souls. The book has a beautiful cover and it's just of of the size of a pocket book. It can be completed in a single sitting. I recommend this book to every person who loves to reads poems and wants to dive into a pool of emotions.
"A place to rest
And a place to sleep
A place to laugh, and
A place to weep. "
"When you no more find me here
And your heart clenches in fear
At the thought of me so gone
'fore the light of breaking dawn "
💫 In between homes is a book of poetry. The author has divided the book into five parts earth, water, fire, wind and sky. A set of poems are assigned under each topic. Some poems are written in rhythmic style while some are presented in a way of conversation.
"Test my love; stroke a match
Let the match light me aflame,
Let the flames ravage my bones,
And in the ash, you'll find your name !"
💫 The author has an excellent way of writing and analyzing. She has covered a variety of topics in her poems like life, death, earth, river, rain, storm etc in her book which makes the reading experience more enjoyable. Her poems drowns us into an imaginary world and invokes alot of emotions within us.
💫 My favourite poems are Missing Address and The Ache in our Souls. The book has a beautiful cover and it's just of of the size of a pocket book. It can be completed in a single sitting. I recommend this book to every person who loves to reads poems and wants to dive into a pool of emotions.
"A place to rest
And a place to sleep
A place to laugh, and
A place to weep. "
June 22, 2022
Book: In between Homes
Author: Meenakshi Shivram
Publisher: Notion press
Page count: 72
✍️ Although you don't judge a book by it's cover but sometimes you can't resist looking at the book cover again and again.
This book looks so soothing, so beautiful. No heavy texture, no high definition shades. Its just simple black and white.. most two common colours of human life.
Now let's dive inside -
✍️ It is a collection of poems and conversations which are categorised under five segments. Each segments depicts different tales, different cultures. Somewhere we can see what we dream and at the very next moment crushed into the harsh reality. Like it helps to remind us our childhood on the other hand it shows us bitter truth of life too .
✍️ very few poem books make us feel like read it one more time. This book is really very short and thin. Anyone can easily enjoy in one sitting and the beautiful illustrations in between pages are truly commendable.
✍️ The writing style is flowery. Uses of some beautiful phases are well appreciable.
Overall a soothing read.
Author: Meenakshi Shivram
Publisher: Notion press
Page count: 72
✍️ Although you don't judge a book by it's cover but sometimes you can't resist looking at the book cover again and again.
This book looks so soothing, so beautiful. No heavy texture, no high definition shades. Its just simple black and white.. most two common colours of human life.
Now let's dive inside -
✍️ It is a collection of poems and conversations which are categorised under five segments. Each segments depicts different tales, different cultures. Somewhere we can see what we dream and at the very next moment crushed into the harsh reality. Like it helps to remind us our childhood on the other hand it shows us bitter truth of life too .
✍️ very few poem books make us feel like read it one more time. This book is really very short and thin. Anyone can easily enjoy in one sitting and the beautiful illustrations in between pages are truly commendable.
✍️ The writing style is flowery. Uses of some beautiful phases are well appreciable.
Overall a soothing read.
June 25, 2022
In Between Homes
Meenakshi Shivram
Rating🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Genre Poetry
Pages: 71
Price: 149₹
Format: paperback
Review
The teacher-
I learnt the meaning of faith when I held in my hands a butterfly:
At first I didn't feel him at all- then I felt nothing but him.
This lovely book of poems was so beautifully penned that I couldn't help but finish till the end when I picked it up, it is a short book but with deeper meanings!
I loved the way the poems flows from one to another. The beauty of poetry is that it makes us feel what the poet intended and also make us relate to it giving a sense of deja vu.
It titles under the five elements- Jala, Bhumi, Vayu, Agni and Aakash, all of the titles under which the poetry is written takes us on a journey. The poems didn't have a specific rhythm pattern or rhyme scheme to it almost making it like poetic prose. The poet has put to use metaphors, rhyming words, similes, oxymoron, etc to enhance the overall reading experience.
Looking forward to read more from the poetess 💙
Meenakshi Shivram
Rating🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Genre Poetry
Pages: 71
Price: 149₹
Format: paperback
Review
The teacher-
I learnt the meaning of faith when I held in my hands a butterfly:
At first I didn't feel him at all- then I felt nothing but him.
This lovely book of poems was so beautifully penned that I couldn't help but finish till the end when I picked it up, it is a short book but with deeper meanings!
I loved the way the poems flows from one to another. The beauty of poetry is that it makes us feel what the poet intended and also make us relate to it giving a sense of deja vu.
It titles under the five elements- Jala, Bhumi, Vayu, Agni and Aakash, all of the titles under which the poetry is written takes us on a journey. The poems didn't have a specific rhythm pattern or rhyme scheme to it almost making it like poetic prose. The poet has put to use metaphors, rhyming words, similes, oxymoron, etc to enhance the overall reading experience.
Looking forward to read more from the poetess 💙
July 24, 2022
Title - In Between Homes
Author - Meenakshi Shivram
Genre - poetry
'In Between Homes' by Meenakshi Shivram is a collection of poems, verses and conversations with the universe based on the joys of childhood, the despair of loss, the pain of heartbreak, the ruthlessness of survival and the bliss of surrender.
The book is divided into 5 sections - jal,agni,vayu,bhumi and akash.Each and every poem is unique and different from each other with deep meaning to it. Emotions are very well portrayed in the book. The writing style of the poetess is smooth and flowing which makes it an engaging read.
Language used is simple and easy to understand. The cover of the book is soothing and the title is totally apt to the content. The flow of each poem is well paced. It's a short book which can be read in an hour. I recommend it to all poetry lovers out there.
“With glassy eyes, I telescope into
myself
and as the world slowly
stirs awake,
I go to sleep.”
In nutshell, a beautiful read.
Rating - 5/5
Recommendation - yes
Author - Meenakshi Shivram
Genre - poetry
'In Between Homes' by Meenakshi Shivram is a collection of poems, verses and conversations with the universe based on the joys of childhood, the despair of loss, the pain of heartbreak, the ruthlessness of survival and the bliss of surrender.
The book is divided into 5 sections - jal,agni,vayu,bhumi and akash.Each and every poem is unique and different from each other with deep meaning to it. Emotions are very well portrayed in the book. The writing style of the poetess is smooth and flowing which makes it an engaging read.
Language used is simple and easy to understand. The cover of the book is soothing and the title is totally apt to the content. The flow of each poem is well paced. It's a short book which can be read in an hour. I recommend it to all poetry lovers out there.
“With glassy eyes, I telescope into
myself
and as the world slowly
stirs awake,
I go to sleep.”
In nutshell, a beautiful read.
Rating - 5/5
Recommendation - yes
June 20, 2022
In Between Homes.
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We are not above it, we are not outside it, we are it.
We usually tend to ignore the fact we are also a part of nature as much as any other creature.
This book is a list of poems that let's you feel the nature in you which we tend to not notice.
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Poems are something that holds deep meaning but are short and simple. Just like that this little book less then 100 pages has some amazing poems which directly connects us to the nature in a very different way that we might have never really imagined.
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The book is divided into 5 parts Jala, Agni, Vayu, Bhumi, Aakash.
It's a small read and definitely a must read for someone who likes to read poems.
I truly enjoyed all the poems and my favorite lines would be
Sometimes I imagine myself
as part of this universe
&
Sometimes I imagine myself
as the universe itself
My favorite poems have to be
The ache in our souls
Love stories
When I am gone
.
.
We are not above it, we are not outside it, we are it.
We usually tend to ignore the fact we are also a part of nature as much as any other creature.
This book is a list of poems that let's you feel the nature in you which we tend to not notice.
.
Poems are something that holds deep meaning but are short and simple. Just like that this little book less then 100 pages has some amazing poems which directly connects us to the nature in a very different way that we might have never really imagined.
.
The book is divided into 5 parts Jala, Agni, Vayu, Bhumi, Aakash.
It's a small read and definitely a must read for someone who likes to read poems.
I truly enjoyed all the poems and my favorite lines would be
Sometimes I imagine myself
as part of this universe
&
Sometimes I imagine myself
as the universe itself
My favorite poems have to be
The ache in our souls
Love stories
When I am gone
.
June 21, 2022
✨Meenakshi Shivram is a writer from #chennai who loves to read and experiment with different writing style.
✨This book is a collection of verses which is nothing but replica of life and everyday matters.
✨The style is in conversational format and it resembles spoken word poetry as well.
✨Touches upon various topics like- childhood memories, love, loss, pain and pleasure, resistance and resilience etc.
✨Overall the book runs for 71 pages.
✨The book is divided into 5 parts which is named after the 5 basic elements - Jala, Agni, Vayu, Bhumi and Aakash.
✨(P.s : Jala- water, Agni- fire, Vayu- wind, Bhumi- Earth, and Aakash- Space.
✨It is indeed a short but meaningful book.
✨The writings are simple yet they convey the intended meaning.
✨Since the emotions and feelings mentioned here is universal, there is a sense of subjectivity formed.
✨This book is recommended to spoken word poetry lovers.
✨This book is a collection of verses which is nothing but replica of life and everyday matters.
✨The style is in conversational format and it resembles spoken word poetry as well.
✨Touches upon various topics like- childhood memories, love, loss, pain and pleasure, resistance and resilience etc.
✨Overall the book runs for 71 pages.
✨The book is divided into 5 parts which is named after the 5 basic elements - Jala, Agni, Vayu, Bhumi and Aakash.
✨(P.s : Jala- water, Agni- fire, Vayu- wind, Bhumi- Earth, and Aakash- Space.
✨It is indeed a short but meaningful book.
✨The writings are simple yet they convey the intended meaning.
✨Since the emotions and feelings mentioned here is universal, there is a sense of subjectivity formed.
✨This book is recommended to spoken word poetry lovers.
June 16, 2022
✨This book is a collection of beautiful poems that will be connected to our lives, day-to-day life, emotions, and feeling we feel in our lives.
Each poem in the book holds a strong meaningful message that connects to our hearts.
✨ I enjoyed reading these poems, each one I was reading was refreshful all. We have faced many ups and downs in our life right when I was reading these poems it recalled my memory.
✨Just loved each line in y poem in this book.
My favorite one is "With You" and "The Ache In Our Souls" swipe slide to read those.
If you like to read poems then you need to check out this book for sure.
𝓢𝓸𝓶𝓮𝓽𝓲𝓶𝓮𝓼 𝓘 𝓲𝓶𝓪𝓰𝓲𝓷𝓮 𝓶𝔂𝓼𝓮𝓵𝓯
𝓐𝓼 𝓪 𝓹𝓪𝓻𝓽 𝓸𝓯 𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓼 𝓤𝓷𝓲𝓿𝓮𝓻𝓼𝓮,
& 𝓢𝓸𝓶𝓮𝓽𝓲𝓶𝓮𝓼 𝓘 𝓲𝓶𝓪𝓰𝓲𝓷𝓮 𝓶𝔂𝓼𝓮𝓵𝓯
𝓐𝓼 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓤𝓷𝓲𝓿𝓮𝓻𝓼𝓮 𝓲𝓽𝓼𝓮𝓵𝓯.
𝓐𝓽 𝓕𝓲𝓻𝓼𝓽 𝓘 𝓭𝓲𝓭𝓷'𝓽 𝓯𝓮𝓮𝓵 𝓱𝓲𝓶 𝓪𝓽 𝓪𝓵𝓵 -
𝓣𝓱𝓮𝓷 𝓘 𝓯𝓮𝓵𝓽 𝓝𝓸𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓫𝓾𝓽 𝓗𝓲𝓶.
Each poem in the book holds a strong meaningful message that connects to our hearts.
✨ I enjoyed reading these poems, each one I was reading was refreshful all. We have faced many ups and downs in our life right when I was reading these poems it recalled my memory.
✨Just loved each line in y poem in this book.
My favorite one is "With You" and "The Ache In Our Souls" swipe slide to read those.
If you like to read poems then you need to check out this book for sure.
𝓢𝓸𝓶𝓮𝓽𝓲𝓶𝓮𝓼 𝓘 𝓲𝓶𝓪𝓰𝓲𝓷𝓮 𝓶𝔂𝓼𝓮𝓵𝓯
𝓐𝓼 𝓪 𝓹𝓪𝓻𝓽 𝓸𝓯 𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓼 𝓤𝓷𝓲𝓿𝓮𝓻𝓼𝓮,
& 𝓢𝓸𝓶𝓮𝓽𝓲𝓶𝓮𝓼 𝓘 𝓲𝓶𝓪𝓰𝓲𝓷𝓮 𝓶𝔂𝓼𝓮𝓵𝓯
𝓐𝓼 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓤𝓷𝓲𝓿𝓮𝓻𝓼𝓮 𝓲𝓽𝓼𝓮𝓵𝓯.
𝓐𝓽 𝓕𝓲𝓻𝓼𝓽 𝓘 𝓭𝓲𝓭𝓷'𝓽 𝓯𝓮𝓮𝓵 𝓱𝓲𝓶 𝓪𝓽 𝓪𝓵𝓵 -
𝓣𝓱𝓮𝓷 𝓘 𝓯𝓮𝓵𝓽 𝓝𝓸𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓫𝓾𝓽 𝓗𝓲𝓶.
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July 3, 2022A very beautiful book inside and out. I loved the poems a lot, they are so relatable and connecting.. a short read, i completed it in one sit, in just few hours.
I loved the choice of words of the author, the vocabulary is very good. The poems are not hard to understand.
All kinds or emotions are portrayed/pennes down through the poems, the pain of incompleteness, the pain of losing something someone, pain of heartbreak, and not just pain but the poems also talk about the joys, the childhood memories, the happiness that we feel in our first love.
These are not just to read, they are to feel, a reader would want to read them again and again. I loved these poems a lot, the book has been divided into multiple sections, and so the poems and their emotions differ.
Would recommend to my friends.
I loved the choice of words of the author, the vocabulary is very good. The poems are not hard to understand.
All kinds or emotions are portrayed/pennes down through the poems, the pain of incompleteness, the pain of losing something someone, pain of heartbreak, and not just pain but the poems also talk about the joys, the childhood memories, the happiness that we feel in our first love.
These are not just to read, they are to feel, a reader would want to read them again and again. I loved these poems a lot, the book has been divided into multiple sections, and so the poems and their emotions differ.
Would recommend to my friends.
June 15, 2022
In between homes is the collection of poems about different feelings we get in life moments. And this is my 1st poem book, i haven't tried poem books yet. But I loved it so much the author used simple language so its easy to understand. The author poured the feelings in each poem as we read it we can easily catch that feel too. Missing address was my favourite, my heartthrobed when i read that. That one matched with my current vibe..I explained whatever i felt .
"A place to rest
And a place to sleep
A place to laugh. and
A plave to weep."
I've fallen in love with poems now...I also loved THE HUNTER'S DAY , WITH YOU topics tooo. I personally liked those stanza about moon. Its all about feelings and nature. It will make you to think and feel the vibe. Nice one must give a try❤
"A place to rest
And a place to sleep
A place to laugh. and
A plave to weep."
I've fallen in love with poems now...I also loved THE HUNTER'S DAY , WITH YOU topics tooo. I personally liked those stanza about moon. Its all about feelings and nature. It will make you to think and feel the vibe. Nice one must give a try❤
June 18, 2022
First of all I have to say that the book cover looks so pretty. It has a minimalistic look about it and even the font style is beautiful.
In between homes is actually my first time reading a poetry book even though I did impulse buy a few books of the same genre before.
This book is divided into five sections, each having poems based on the 5 elements of nature. Each poem is beautifully written based on nature, human lives and emotions.
This book takes you through a rollercoaster of emotions. It is clearly evident through the peoms that the author adores writing and we can feel her love for poetry and nature.
I easily got connected to the poems and my favourite picks are 'Essence Of Devotion' and 'In Between Homes'.
I highly recommend this book if you love reading poetry.
In between homes is actually my first time reading a poetry book even though I did impulse buy a few books of the same genre before.
This book is divided into five sections, each having poems based on the 5 elements of nature. Each poem is beautifully written based on nature, human lives and emotions.
This book takes you through a rollercoaster of emotions. It is clearly evident through the peoms that the author adores writing and we can feel her love for poetry and nature.
I easily got connected to the poems and my favourite picks are 'Essence Of Devotion' and 'In Between Homes'.
I highly recommend this book if you love reading poetry.
June 29, 2022
This book is a compilation of poems written in a wonderful manner. The poetries are based on different topics like Jal, Agni, Vayu, Bhumi and Aakash. After months, I got to read a poetry compilation, and trust me, It was such an amazing read for me.
• My favorite poetries from the book were-
- I am dust
- Song of comets
- Hiraeth
• When you read the book, You find some short poems too which are brilliant and are cherry on the cake. The book is filled with poems from short to long. The words are so rich and expressed beautifully. It contains true emotions. The book genuinely didn't disappoint me at all.
• Coming to the book, so it's amazing. I love white covers of course. The cover is so sweet and gorgeous. My heart just melted when I first saw it.
• My favorite poetries from the book were-
- I am dust
- Song of comets
- Hiraeth
• When you read the book, You find some short poems too which are brilliant and are cherry on the cake. The book is filled with poems from short to long. The words are so rich and expressed beautifully. It contains true emotions. The book genuinely didn't disappoint me at all.
• Coming to the book, so it's amazing. I love white covers of course. The cover is so sweet and gorgeous. My heart just melted when I first saw it.
June 15, 2022
In between homes is a short poetry collection and it revolves around various themes like- motherhood, love, grief, life, finding yourself, spirituality, and joys of childhood and death.
The author has divided this book into five sections-Jala, Agni, Vayu, Bhumi and Aakash. Each poem ends with a lesson.
The metaphors, and the elements of nature that the author has incorporated made this poetry collection more beautiful and aesthetic.
The writing is very poetic and flowing and there is definitely something for everyone in this short poetry collection.
though we are blinded by the darkness of separation, stars are being born to light our way to each other again
The author has divided this book into five sections-Jala, Agni, Vayu, Bhumi and Aakash. Each poem ends with a lesson.
The metaphors, and the elements of nature that the author has incorporated made this poetry collection more beautiful and aesthetic.
The writing is very poetic and flowing and there is definitely something for everyone in this short poetry collection.
though we are blinded by the darkness of separation, stars are being born to light our way to each other again
June 9, 2022
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This book is quite simple and connected ,with beautiful poetries in it. Author divides the book into 5 sections name as jala , vayu , Agni , bhumi and akash .
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One thing I would say that this book definitely connects you . Connects with your emotions. Connects with your soul. Give you inner and mental peace.
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Language of the book is quite normal . Nor to hard nor too easy. Wordy as well as expressive.
Some are so good in between like the teacher , kites and remember....
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Overall it's a good short read nodoubtly.
❣️ Happy reading ❣️
This book is quite simple and connected ,with beautiful poetries in it. Author divides the book into 5 sections name as jala , vayu , Agni , bhumi and akash .
💕💕💕💕
One thing I would say that this book definitely connects you . Connects with your emotions. Connects with your soul. Give you inner and mental peace.
💕💕💕💕
Language of the book is quite normal . Nor to hard nor too easy. Wordy as well as expressive.
Some are so good in between like the teacher , kites and remember....
💕💕💕💕
Overall it's a good short read nodoubtly.
❣️ Happy reading ❣️
June 24, 2022
Sometimes you read a poem, and you just can't get over it. You get so affected by it that it feels it's somehow stuck with you.
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In Between Homes felt different. I really don't know how to talk about a book full of poetry. I mean this book was more of an emotion, a feeling.
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Riding high in the sky, between the clouds, I read the poem The Curse, and oh God. I had to close the book and take deep breaths and let that poem sink in completely in my soul. And I so not over the poem.
The retelling (if I dare to call it that) of how a storm rises and how the sky reacts is just so beautiful.
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In Between Homes felt different. I really don't know how to talk about a book full of poetry. I mean this book was more of an emotion, a feeling.
.
Riding high in the sky, between the clouds, I read the poem The Curse, and oh God. I had to close the book and take deep breaths and let that poem sink in completely in my soul. And I so not over the poem.
The retelling (if I dare to call it that) of how a storm rises and how the sky reacts is just so beautiful.
June 28, 2022
Book: In between homes
Author: Meenakshi shivram
Review: The book is a collection of poems
The book is a nice collection of poems and true and simple to the core
The poems are small but are illustrated with deeper meaning.
the book has been penned down in a very poignant way touching our everyday
ordinary lives in a relatable manner.
Characterisation of women is on point and amazing. It is a short read with can be enjoyed with a cup of tea.
3.75/5
Author: Meenakshi shivram
Review: The book is a collection of poems
The book is a nice collection of poems and true and simple to the core
The poems are small but are illustrated with deeper meaning.
the book has been penned down in a very poignant way touching our everyday
ordinary lives in a relatable manner.
Characterisation of women is on point and amazing. It is a short read with can be enjoyed with a cup of tea.
3.75/5
July 14, 2022
In between homes is a very simple read . The book is written by Meenakshi Shivram. I love reading poems and hence i just couldn't miss on this one too. The book is divided into 5 sections namely Jala,Vayu,Agni,Bhumi and Akash. If you love reading books with poetries then this is definately what you should go for. I could connect a lot with the book and many people will. The artistic cover attracted me to read the book. The language is lucid and the book is a good read. Gave me a very lively vibe. The words touched my heart and reading on a rainy day with coffee made it more amazing.
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