A Bouquet of Thoughts by Nisha Singh is not a book that seeks attention. It earns it gently. Page by page, it opens like its title suggests, offering reflections shaped by emotion, memory, love, and the quiet weight of lived experience. This is poetry that speaks softly, yet stays with you.
Honored with the 21st Century Emily Dickinson Award, this collection positions itself away from dramatic declarations or ornate language. Instead, it leans into sincerity. Each poem captures fragments of life as it is felt rather than explained. Love, bonds, loss, longing, and remembrance appear not as grand themes, but as familiar companions.
At its core, A Bouquet of Thoughts is about emotional honesty. The poems do not rush toward conclusions or offer lessons neatly tied with meaning. They pause. They observe. They allow feelings to exist without being forced into resolution. This makes the collection deeply relatable, inviting readers to recognize their own memories within the verses.
The emotional foundation of the book is rooted in dedication. Written in loving memory of the author’s late grandfather, the collection carries the quiet influence of someone who cherished poetry and literature deeply. His love for words became a guiding presence, inspiring Nisha Singh to pursue writing with patience and devotion. That sense of inheritance runs subtly through the book, shaping its tone and tenderness.
What makes this work distinctive is its balance between simplicity and depth. The language remains accessible, yet the emotions it conveys are layered. A single poem may touch on nostalgia, affection, and reflection all at once, without feeling heavy or overwrought. The writing trusts the reader to feel rather than be instructed.
Beyond personal memory, the collection explores universal experiences. Relationships, fleeting moments, unspoken emotions, and the quiet beauty of everyday thoughts form the spine of the book. These are poems meant to be read slowly, perhaps revisited during moments of stillness. They do not demand interpretation. They invite connection.
Nisha Singh’s background adds another dimension to the work. A programmer by profession and a poet, writer, and philosopher by passion, she brings a thoughtful clarity to her writing. There is structure beneath the softness, intention behind the emotion. This duality allows the poetry to feel grounded while remaining deeply expressive.
A Bouquet of Thoughts marks the beginning of a writing journey, but it does not read like a tentative first step. It reads like a sincere offering. A collection shaped by memory, guided by emotion, and anchored in respect for the written word.
Ultimately, this book is about presence. About noticing what often goes unspoken. About honoring the people and moments that shape us quietly. In choosing restraint over excess and feeling over performance, A Bouquet of Thoughts reminds us that poetry does not need to be loud to be lasting.
📖 Title: A Bouquet of Thoughts
📍 Location: Mumbai, India
📚 Genre: Poetry
🏆 Award: 21st Century Emily Dickinson Award
