Some poetry shouts. Some poetry sings. Hirosh Bhaskar’s Out of Sync chooses instead to listen, to quietly translate life’s rhythms and silences into words that stay long after the page is turned.
This collection of twenty-five poems spans themes of life and death, the mystery of nature, the nuances of human behavior, and the author’s own experiences told in the intimacy of first person. These are not abstract verses written for effect. They are lived observations, shaped by years of reflection and sharpened by the courage to see and say what others might overlook.
Writing, for Hirosh, began as a deeply personal habit. Capturing fleeting thoughts and feelings in prose was never meant to be anything more than a way to hold on to what the moment revealed. Yet, encouragement from friends and colleagues who saw the quiet power in his words nudged him forward. What was once a part-time habit grew into something more serious, eventually blooming into this first collection.
The result is Out of Sync, a book that does not try to align itself with trends or expectations. Instead, it leans into the slightly offbeat cadence of being human. There is honesty in the hesitation, poetry in the pauses, and a rare sensitivity in the way Hirosh observes the ordinary and allows it to take on a life of its own.
The recognition of the 21st Century Emily Dickinson Award stands as a testament to the book’s ability to resonate with readers beyond its origins. It is proof that poetry born from sincerity and observation can travel far, touching hearts that share neither the same place nor time, but the same longing for meaning.
Hirosh Bhaskar lives in Calicut, India, where his quiet passion for words continues alongside the rhythm of daily life. His debut is not just a collection of poems but also a gentle statement: that what begins as a private note can, with time and courage, become a shared mirror for others.
Out of Sync invites readers to slow down, reflect, and rediscover the beauty of being slightly unaligned with the noise of the world.
📖 Book Title: Out of Sync
🏆 Award: 21st Century Emily Dickinson Award
📍 From: Calicut, India
📸 Instagram: @hiroshbhaskar
