“White Blossoms” – A Quiet Bloom of Emotion, Memory, and Healing
Some books arrive like a soft breeze—gentle, unassuming, yet stirring something deep within you. White Blossoms by Lukhi Hansda is one such gift. Winner of the 21st Century Emily Dickinson Award, this debut collection of confessional poetry doesn’t demand attention—it earns it through sincerity, vulnerability, and grace.
Written in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, White Blossoms is a meditation on emotional seasons—the quiet beginnings, the silent shifts, the inner winters that give way to spring. Much like the changing weather, Lukhi’s poetry carries the power to move us in subtle, soul-shifting ways. It is a reflection of her inner landscape—delicate, honest, and blooming with meaning.
“Every little beginning is a good choice,” Lukhi shares. “And White Blossoms is my beginning—one that I dedicate to my father, who always inspired me to find beauty in the everyday.” That tenderness pulses through every poem in this collection, infusing her words with reverence for life, family, and the unseen growth that happens quietly within us.
Lukhi’s style is deeply confessional, echoing the raw introspection of Sylvia Plath or Anne Sexton, yet carrying a gentler touch—one that seeks connection, not catharsis. Her verses are conversations with the self, crafted during late-night musings or in fleeting moments of clarity when emotions crystallize into words.
What makes White Blossoms truly remarkable is its intimacy. It’s the kind of book you read when you need to feel less alone in your solitude. Each poem is a petal—fragile, yet strong. Personal, yet relatable. Her poems explore growth, loss, identity, and the quiet act of healing, turning ordinary thoughts into extraordinary expressions.
The Emily Dickinson Award judges recognized Lukhi for her “emotive clarity and confessional courage in capturing the human condition.” Her words don’t just articulate emotion—they embody it. And in doing so, they offer readers a safe place to feel deeply and authentically.
White Blossoms is a poetic beginning—not just for Lukhi, but for anyone who believes that beauty often blooms in silence.
Book Title: White Blossoms
Award: 21st Century Emily Dickinson Award
From: Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India
Instagram: @_lukhihansda
