The most meaningful moments in life are not always the loudest. Often, they exist in the pauses between conversations, familiar routines, quiet observations, and everyday experiences that are easy to overlook. The Quiet Between Things, the Winner of the 21st Century Emily Dickinson Award, is the latest poetry collection by Kavery Muthanna that invites readers to slow down and discover the extraordinary beauty hidden within the ordinary.
Written with warmth, simplicity, and quiet honesty, the collection explores life’s unnoticed moments through poems that are both deeply personal and universally relatable. Rather than relying on complex metaphors or abstract ideas, the book finds meaning in everyday experiences, encouraging readers to pause, reflect, and see the world with fresh eyes.
Speaking about the inspiration behind the collection, Kavery shares that she wanted to make poetry feel welcoming rather than intimidating.
“I’ve always wanted to write something meaningful, but I never wanted poetry to feel distant or difficult. Too often, people think poetry is meant only for a certain kind of reader. I wanted to write about the ordinary things we all see and experience every day in a way that anyone could relate to.”
What began as a personal 21-day writing challenge gradually evolved into a book that celebrates the quiet stories surrounding us every day. For Kavery, success is not measured by how many poems she writes, but by whether even one of them makes a reader pause, smile, reflect, or simply say, “I’ve felt that too.”
Through poems rooted in observation and lived experience, The Quiet Between Things reminds readers that the deepest truths often reveal themselves in silence. Every page encourages mindfulness, inviting us to appreciate the beauty that exists in familiar places, everyday encounters, and the seemingly insignificant moments that quietly shape our lives.
Kavery Muthanna’s journey extends well beyond writing. Her professional path began in education through her association with Kavery School, where her passion for learning, people, and meaningful conversations flourished. She later expanded her work into the world of golf, serving as a Rules Official and contributing to the Adaptive Golf Alliance Foundation, where she supports initiatives that make the sport more inclusive and accessible for people with disabilities.
Across education, sport, and literature, one principle remains central to her work: the belief that understanding begins by paying attention. This philosophy naturally finds its way into her poetry, which gently encourages readers not to look farther, but simply to look a little closer.
With The Quiet Between Things, Kavery Muthanna offers more than a collection of poems. She offers an invitation to embrace stillness, notice life’s overlooked details, and rediscover the quiet beauty that surrounds us every day.
📚 Title: The Quiet Between Things
📖 Genre: Poetry
📸 Instagram: @kavery_muthanna
🛒 Book: https://amazon.in/dp/9375271234
