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Description of the Book:
"Love Unplugged: Poems of Connection and Disconnection" takes readers on a poetic odyssey through the intricate tapestry of modern love, offering a perspective shaped by a woman navigating the ebbs and flows of relationships. These verses delicately explore both the radiant moments of love’s inception and the poignant times when distance and disconnection cast their shadows. Experience the vibrant highs when love bursts into bloom, painting the world with its magic and infusing every moment with hope and possibility.
Within this collection, discover verses that celebrate the thrill of falling in love—capturing the flutter of butterflies, the warmth of shared smiles, and the intoxicating joy of shared moments. Love, in its essence, transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary, making everything seem magical and full of positivity.
However, love isn't always a walk in the park. These poems courageously delve into the harder times when the person you love feels like a stranger amidst the rush of life. In our fast-paced world, technology often becomes a third wheel in relationships, creating distance even as it promises connectivity. Phones, gadgets, and busy schedules blur the simple joys of intimacy—like gazing into each other’s eyes or sharing a heartfelt embrace.
"Love Unplugged" reflects on how superficial expressions of love—such as movie dates, dinners, and social media posts—can sometimes overshadow deeper connections. While these moments can be enjoyable, they cannot replace the profound bond of truly understanding and supporting one another. The poems lament the challenges of maintaining intimacy in an era where digital distractions abound, exploring the subtle nuances of love's evolution amidst a backdrop of constant change.
This collection speaks to anyone who has experienced the complexities of love—the exhilarating highs, the deep longing for connection, and the ache of drifting apart. It sheds light on the impact of the digital age on our relationships, where genuine emotions can sometimes get lost amid the noise of everyday life.
Love Unplugged: Poems of Connection and Disconnection
Author's Name: Sonashree Basu Paul
About the Author: Sonashree Basu Paul is a poet and storyteller whose journey has traversed the realms of journalism and corporate instructional design. Yet, it is through the lyrical dance of words that she truly finds release and expression for her deepest emotions. An ardent lover of nature, Sonashree draws her creative ink from its boundless beauty, inspiring her to craft vivid imagery and poignant figures of speech. A student of literature, Sonashree is captivated by the power of metaphor and symbolism, using them to convey truths that plain language often fails to capture. Her poetry, born from the depths of melancholy, weaves tapestries of gloom and longing, revealing the raw, unsettled emotions that beg to be shared. She describes herself as a die-hard romantic, her verses echoing with themes of unrequited love, the intricate dance of relationships, and the bittersweet symphony of pain, loss, and joy that accompanies love. Sonashree's work delves into the physical longings and sexual tensions that pulse between lovers, her words charged with the fervent need for passion. Through her poems and stories, she hopes to strike a chord with anyone who has ever experienced the tumultuous waves of love, prompting them to whisper, "oh me too" as they journey through her verses. Her debut poetry book invites readers into a world where every emotion is laid bare, a testament to the universal and timeless nature of love and longing. Book ISBN: 9789363312838