What happens when silence becomes a teacher? For Prithvi Pandey, the answer revealed itself in Quiet Metaphors, a collection of poems that travels through the layered experiences of life, death, solitude, persistence, and the natural world. This debut book is not a loud declaration but a soft unfolding, asking its readers to pause and listen, to reflect and absorb.
At just twenty-four, Prithvi has already walked paths that many would find extraordinary. His identity is often associated with music, photography, and scientific curiosity, but poetry was always there in the background, waiting with quiet patience. From a young age, he was writing verses and stories, scribbling down thoughts that later grew into deeper reflections. He found himself drawn to the stillness of words, and though music carried him far, it was poetry that kept calling him back to himself. Quiet Metaphors is the culmination of that call.
The poems in this collection are not crafted to dazzle or to overwhelm. Instead, they are crafted to feel lived in, like conversations with the self. Each piece leans into stillness and carries the weight of subtle realizations. There are lines about loss that feel like hushed confessions, verses about persistence that remind you of the resilience buried within us all, and reflections on nature that seem to open the door to something much larger than the self. Prithvi’s voice is tender, steady, and unpretentious. The quiet is intentional, because he believes the quietest metaphors are often the ones that linger longest in our memory.
Winning the 21st Century Emily Dickinson Award for Quiet Metaphors was not just an achievement, but also a moment of recognition that his years of reflection had transformed into something meaningful for others. The award celebrates poetry that resonates deeply, and in Prithvi’s case, it honored his ability to weave profound thoughts into gentle lines that anyone can hold close.
Prithvi’s creative life does not stop at writing. Music remains an inseparable part of who he is, as does photography, sketching, and the joy of playing instruments like the piano and guitar. He has also explored the world of science with curiosity, writing research in quantum physics. This wide canvas of interests has shaped him into a thinker who does not separate art from life. Every note of music, every captured photograph, every idea explored in science, and every word written in poetry reflects his desire to understand and express the many shades of human experience.
Yet it is poetry that holds a special place in his heart, because poetry is where everything comes together. It is the art that lets him be unguarded, personal, and reflective. Through Quiet Metaphors, he allows us to step into that vulnerable space.
By day, Prithvi carries forward his creative projects. By night, he finds time to sit quietly with words, often returning to the stillness of writing as a way of reconnecting with himself. He is a creator who continues to believe that art, in any form, is a bridge between the inner and outer world.
Quiet Metaphors is for anyone who has sat in silence and felt something stirring. It is for those who have walked through solitude and come out with a deeper appreciation of life. It is for readers who want poetry not just as words on a page, but as companions on the journey of persistence and healing.
📖 Book Title: Quiet Metaphors
🏆 Award: 21st Century Emily Dickinson Award
📍 From: Durg, India
📸 Instagram: @prithvistential
