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    Depth of the River: Poetry Book
    Depth of the River: Poetry Book
    Depth of the River: Poetry Book
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    Depth of the River: Poetry Book

    By Vatsala Radhakeesoon

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    Death and After

    Wait, wait, I'm coming!
    Neither am I scared nor screaming,
    With joy my eyes are dancing,
    I can hear Divine Music echoing.

    Feel, now, O, Detached Soul, you surely can!
    Feel pure light, perfect knowledge of Immortal Friend;
    Fly freely to all planets, you surely can!
    It's All- blissful, no sorrows to mend.

    Depth of the River is the author's second collection of poems emphasizing on her life as it is. She considers this book as her open confessions manifesting from her subconscious mind.
    This book also brings forth, social and global issues that touch the Human race, as a whole.
    Through her poems, the poet has also pointed out that the connection to the Divine energy,
    that is God, is the best cure to all sufferings and the priceless means to recognizing real joy and leading a peaceful life.
    The poems in this book have been written by blending elements of modern and traditional poetry. Some have a rhyming pattern. Others are purely in free verse.



    "Life is like a river. It flows and we cannot stop it. The stages of life, that is, childhood, adolescence, adulthood and old age naturally flow. No human with a normal life span can skip any of those parts.
    As far as there is life, happiness and sorrows will always keep on flowing. And it is only by going at the depth of this river-like life that we can see, understand and accept our lives as they truly are.
    This book is divided into two parts: Life and God/Spirituality. Some of the poems in the first section are based on my personal experiences and they have been expressed as open confessions, and can be considered as the manifestation of my subconscience. Other poems bring the social and global issues touching the lives of the whole human race and these poems have been written as philosophical reflections. The second part of this poetry book bring forth poems about the power of the creator of the universe and the maker of our lives, that is God. Much emphasis has also been laid on the undeniable fact that in this hectic mundane life, real peace, solace and joy can only be achieved by remaining connected to the Divine.
    Poetry is also like a river. It is the flow of communication from the poet's pen to the hearts and souls of the readers. It invites the readers to first swim at the surface and then dive deep down to explore new horizons, new perceptions and new thoughts. Thus, the river-like Poetry can transform individual human beings as well as a whole society by broadening their knowledge and awareness. This in turn can lead to positive change, innovation and continuous progress in the world.
    May the Divine Light enlighten the soul of each human being!
    May each creature on Earth be blessed with love, peace and joy!"


    Vatsala Radhakeesoon
    April 2017

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherScarlet Leaf Publishing House
    Release dateJan 15, 2022
    ISBN9798201655716
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      Depth of the River - Vatsala Radhakeesoon

      Depth of the River

      Vatsala Radhakeesoon

      Scarlet Leaf

      2017

      SCARLET LEAF PUBLISHING HOUSE

      TORONTO ONTARIO CANADA

      COPYRIGHT BY VATSALA RADHAKEESOON

      All rights reserved.

      No part of this book can be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews.

      For information address:

      Scarlet Leaf Publishing House:

      scarletleafpublishinghouse@gmail.com

      DEDICATION

      I dedicate this book to all the readers

      and all those who have encouraged me in my poetry-writing.

      Table of Contents

      Acknowledgement   I’m grateful to God for sustaining my inspiration and giving me  the strength to write daily.

      Author’s Note

      Life

      Antonyms in Life

      Detachment

      Embracing Freedom

      Grey, Blue

      Oh, Destiny

      Reflection Upon Life

      Simply an Observer

      Soulmates

      The Waterfall

      Depression and Reason

      Romantic Love vs God’s Love

      My Little Daughter

      Egocentric Mirror of Illusion

      Prisoner of Desire

      Soul to Soul Love

      Living Confidently with Vitiligo

      Therapeutic Love

      True Love, at Last

      Being Myself

      Letting Go

      What are We Rushing for?

      From a Woman’s Heart

      The Light Within

      Be the Gentlemen

      Bangles

      From an Intellectual Lady

      Sweet Valentine’s Day

      Battle of Emotions

      My Requests and My Dreams

      Standing Alone

      Connection

      Moon and Night

      Unite!

      At the Café

      Mystic Blue Sea

      Music of Dawn

      Little Lorenzo

      The River’s Poetess

      Love

      The Unique Velvet Leaf

      Glimpses of Childhood

      Separate Ways

      Being Positive

      Powerful Moon

      Standing against Violence

      Lover from Distant Seas

      God/Spiritual Path

      A Yogi,  A Brahmachari

      Connecting to Offwhite Light

      Death and After

      Spiritual Quest

      The Hermit Poet

      You and I

      Unique Connection

      Hymn to Brahma

      The Name of God

      Biography –Vatsala Radhakeesoon

      Afterword

      Also By Vatsala Radhakeesoon

      Acknowledgement––––––––I’m grateful to God for sustaining my inspiration and giving me

      the strength to write daily.

      I also thank my sister, Sharda, my brothers, Umesh and Comal,

      and my poet friend, Anoucheka Gangabissoon

      for their continual support while I’ve been writing this book

      Author’s Note

      LIFE IS LIKE A RIVER. It flows and we cannot stop it. The stages of life, that is, childhood, adolescence, adulthood and old age naturally flow. No human with a normal life span can skip any of those parts.

      As far as there is life, happiness and sorrows will always keep on flowing. And it is only by going at the depth of this river-like life that we can see, understand and accept our lives as they truly are.

      This book is divided into two parts: Life and God/Spirituality. Some of the poems in the first section are based on my personal experiences and they have been expressed as open confessions, and can be considered as the manifestation of my sub conscience. Other poems bring the social and global issues touching the lives of the whole human race and these poems have been

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