“Pebbles and Stones” – Joy Kar’s Meditation on Memory, Meaning, and the Spaces Between
Every poem begins with a pause—the kind of pause that lets you reflect on everything that came before and everything that might still be waiting. For Joy Kar, that pause became a path. Pebbles and Stones is the result—an elegant, introspective collection of poetry drawn from a life richly lived and deeply felt.
In this debut collection, Joy explores what he calls “the intricate dance between the turbulent and the serene.” Each poem is a fragment of his personal journey, touching moments of joy, sorrow, love, loss, and everything in between. They are not merely verses—they are whispers of truth, echoes of reflection, and small, powerful windows into the heart of a man who has known both intensity and stillness.
“As I stride into the sunset of my life,” Joy writes, “I wanted to set words to the life journey I have experienced. For in the end, it is not the pebbles or stones that define us, but the spaces between—the silences, the whispers, and the unspoken understandings.”
That idea—that life’s real meaning lives in the in-between—runs like a silver thread through the collection. The poems are at once personal and universal, inviting readers to sit with their own stories as they walk alongside Joy’s.
Born in Kolkata, Joy Kar is a man of many callings. A seasoned corporate leader with over two decades in top banks, he is the founder of Blue Sky Premiere Services Pvt Ltd, where he now focuses on wealth management and nonprofit consulting. But his life’s work extends far beyond boardrooms.
Joy is also a Founder Member of the Hope Kolkata Foundation and Founder Trustee of Girl2B Foundation India Trust, both of which work to uplift marginalized communities and empower girls through education. His philanthropic impact is wide-reaching, quietly transforming lives with the same thoughtful compassion that defines his poetry.
A self-taught charcoal artist, Joy’s creativity extends into visual storytelling as well. His work has been showcased in exhibitions, adding another layer to his artistic journey.
What makes Pebbles and Stones truly compelling is its refusal to embellish or overreach. These poems don’t shout—they breathe. They speak of real moments, real emotions, and the beauty of simply bearing witness to one’s own life. With a soft, honest voice, Joy Kar invites the reader to find peace not in perfection, but in presence.
Though Joy humbly notes he has received no formal accolades, his words have already made their way into the hearts of readers. His poetry may not yet be decorated with medals—but it is rich with meaning, resonance, and quiet power.
With Pebbles and Stones, Joy Kar reminds us that sometimes the most profound literature comes not from grand literary ambition, but from the courage to look inward, to reflect, and to share.
Book Title: Pebbles and Stones
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From: Kolkata, India
Instagram: @joyjkar
