Expressions Between the Waves

ISBN 978-93-93806-17-8 (E)

ISBN 978-93-93806-18-5 (P)

Humanity took comfort in the power of words when faced with unparalleled difficulties and when it looked as though the world had come to a standstill. The COVID-19 pandemic raced through countries, leaving a trail of dread, grief, and solitude in its wake. However, despite the gloom, the human spirit triumphed and poets' creative spirits bloomed. This poetry collection is proof of the human heart's unflappable resiliency. It is a representation of the countless thoughts, feelings, and experiences that surfaced during the unprecedented pandemic times. Each poem captures a distinct viewpoint and provides a window into the collective mind of a society that is struggling with dread, longing, and hope. Poets reached deeply within themselves while in seclusion, allowing their words to span the physical barriers separating us. Their poetry served as a lifeline, tying together souls from many backgrounds, cultures, and languages. They explored themes of love, sorrow, reflection, and the resiliency of the human spirit as they painted magnificent landscapes of the human condition. 6 Both moments of intense delight and thankfulness as well as emotions of anguish and despair can be found in these pages. Poets have skillfully crafted their words to reveal the intricacies of our shared life, capturing both the frailty and the fortitude that came through the pandemic's crucible. These poets enlighten the way to healing, empathy, and rejuvenation via the poetic power of language.