Of Rains and More : Rains and Everything about It

The book is a collection of 55 short poems. Each being different and unique in its own way.As the title says, Of Rains and more the book is all about Rains and everyone and everything around it, how life changes when it rains.Favourite poem which also happens to be most of ours' go to food during the first rain: FrittersAs the oil splutteredAnd the batter-friedWith onions and potatoesThe monsoon outsideSeemed perfect.Seems like the author is in love with rains, and rainy days does not always signify misery.The best thing which attracted me to the book is its beautiful cover, I mean just look at it😍And the short poems which are simple easy to understand and easily relatable. Also there's a poem on bibliophiles during rain, mother and child dialogue during rain, festival celebrations and many more topics everything centered around rain.The language is easy so can be understood by kids too and is a short read, can be finished in one rainy day. Also totally loved the poems, short and sweet. Nowhere did I get bored like it happens at times when the poems are made unnecessarily complicated. Overall a good read which would make your rainy days better.

One of the many things about this book that amazed me was, it contains poems on almost everything, everything that you can find around yourself, Interesting right?Poems already have the potential to calm your nerves. It can instantly soothe your soul and enlighten your mind simultaneously. Now, imagine what a blissful combination it would be when nature is mixed with poetry?“Of Rains And More” by Arti P is a collection of poems about rains and almost everything about and around the rain. All the poems in this book distinctly tell that the author is very keen observant and unreservedly aware of her surroundings.Apart from how exhilarating and reviving rains are, there is always something special about them. Probably amongst every other season, rainy seasons are the only ones that give us the opportunity to stop, unwrap, and connect with ourselves. It gives us the warmth and space to reciprocate to our inner thoughts. Remember those days, when it started raining and despite how occupied you were, you took a minute from your life and went closer to the window to observe the falling water droplets and how these tiny ones are making everything around you more rejuvenating and full of life and hope. No wonders why they say that water is blessed to emit positive energy.While reading this poetry collection, I was resonating with similar vibrations of life, hope, positivity, period, love, and nature. Right from talking about rain, flowers, mountains, tea coffee, it touched and slammed stereotypical beliefs as well. Simplicity is possibly one of the qualities that can connect to you on a deeper note. It can hit the chords of your heart like never before and that’s the most important attribute of this book.All the poems of this book feel relatable. Words are simple, poems are easy to comprehend, and definitely one of those books that I will recommend everyone to read. Read to feel relaxed and refreshed.

I've already read this breezy collection of poems twice, and I'll keep going back to it when I need to have that little dose of poetry to ease my day. For me, the best thing about Arti's writing is that I understand it. It's easy to connect with and therefore easy to absorb. It's heartfelt and unassuming. It's power is in its simplicity. That's the whole point of good writing, isn't it! Stereotype, Hibiscus and Love are some of my favourites. Loved this collection and look forward to reading more from you.

•Amidst the cosy interiorsAnd a cup of a favourite beverageBook lovers silently thankedThe rain God.•We have always read poems about love, hope, self-love and memories. A book that has poems on nature and titbits of life! Ever thought? Well, if you are looking for unique poems, this is the book.Arti pens down some amazing poems about nature and everything around us. Of Rains and more is a collection of 55 poems that are going to stay with us forever.From poems on God, to busy to heaven to the cobbled street to teacher's day to Raksha Bandhan to Grass these poems are going to make us pause for a while and appreciate the beauty around us, nature.The simplicity in the author's writing style and the way she expressed the emotion is commendable. These are the poems that one could relate to. It will make you nostalgic, will make you thank nature.Poems like Heaven will make you thank the almighty. I loved such poems where the author expressed about God's and heaven. Writing about them in the form of poetry, in few lines is truly commendable.The poems are just perfect, simple, interesting and full of depth. The theme of Nature, Human nature and everything around us will fascinate the readers.Poems like Like button, painting, earthy are contrasting telling the readers to look up from their phones and enjoy the magic of Nature.I won't say I liked particular poems from the book as I am going to treasure this book forever. Each poem is a reminder to not take nature and things around us for granted.It's quick light and intriguing read that you are going to enjoy if you love reading poetry.

Anyone from a monsoon country will be able to relate the settings of each of the poems. Higly recommend this.