📑Musings from Life: A collection of thoughts from everyday life turned into poems by Radhika Anantharaman

BOOK DETAILS : 

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Libresco Feeds Private Limited (12 November 2025); Libresco Feeds Private Limited
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 60 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1807151220
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1807151225

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BOOK REVIEW :

In a world that celebrates speed, noise, and constant motion, Musings from Life arrives like a gentle pause, a quiet cup of tea in the middle of a rushed day. This poetry collection doesn’t demand your attention loudly; instead, it earns it softly, by reminding you of everything you’ve been overlooking.

Radhika Anantharaman draws her inspiration not from grand tragedies or dramatic revelations, but from the ordinary rhythm of everyday living; relationships, fleeting thoughts, passing emotions, small joys, and silent reassurances. Across its 25 poems, the book encourages readers to slow down, breathe, and notice life as it unfolds moment by moment.

What makes this collection stand out is its accessibility. These poems are not layered with obscure metaphors or intellectual posturing. Instead, they speak in a warm, conversational tone, simple, sincere, and deeply relatable. Poems like “A Few Good People” gently explore the quiet strength of chosen connections—those who may not be present every day, yet remain emotionally constant. The poem reflects a mature understanding of companionship: less about frequency, more about faith.

Similarly, “The Rainy Roads” transforms a familiar experience into something quietly joyful. The imagery evokes childhood wonder, bodily freedom, and emotional release, where even slippery paths become invitations to dance rather than obstacles to fear. The poem celebrates how nature has a way of awakening forgotten happiness within us.

I would like to note, the strength of Musings from Life lies in its emotional clarity rather than complexity. The language remains uncomplicated, yet the sentiments linger. There’s an honesty in the way these poems observe life, never preachy, never dramatic, just thoughtfully aware. The poems feel like personal reflections that somehow echo my own unspoken thoughts.

This collection is not meant to be rushed through. It belongs on a bedside table or a quiet corner shelf; picked up during moments of introspection, reread when the world feels overwhelming. Each poem feels like a small reminder that life doesn’t always need fixing—sometimes, it just needs noticing.

“Musings from Life” is for those who find comfort in simplicity, meaning in the mundane, and beauty in everyday moments. It’s a collection that doesn’t try to change your life, but gently realigns your attention toward it.

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