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Birds of Paradise

Birds of Paradise

Author: Aishwariya Laxmi

Publisher: Alien Buddha Press

The poems in ‘Birds of Paradise’ deal with the themes of love and heartbreak, creativity and writing, women and social issues, and nature and climate change. ‘Uncertainty’ was nominated for poem of the month by Spillwords. ‘If there is a paradise on Earth, it is this, it is this, it is this…was featured among the Best of Best in an anthology by Sweetycat Press. The poems are written in simple language and are straight from the heart.

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Both personal and reflective, these poems aptly capture the mood of the human condition.
Rahul Ahmad
Aishwariya is original; she pithily sums up her emotions and passions; she is perhaps a tad sad when love's side effects loom large; she speaks her mind on the issues of the day; that is the signature of her poetry.
K.S.LoganathanTechnical Author, Book Blogger, Consultant for Tire and Rubber, My Dad, Husband to Jayanthy
Aishwariya's writing has a way of cutting straight to the heart of things—honest, raw, and deeply moving. Her poems feel alive, like it’s speaking directly to the reader, the words linger long after reading. They take you through the chaotic emotions one goes through, in the journey of life, unveiling the joy, pain, and growth at every twist and turn. As a poetry enthusiast, I admire poetry that's relatable and real and Aishwariya's is that and more.
Anusha MalhotraFriend, Writer, Reader, Fashionista, MBA, Wife to Ashish, Mother, Pet Parent, and more.
Aishwariya treats us to interesting imagery And my heart is a patient lagoon . . . And my hands are comfortless trees. This is followed by a pictograph of another powerful creature in meaningful repose. Her newfound maturity of a worldview is detailed in the line, Because victims are not appealing. Titles of the poems often are titles or lines from well-known songs. It would be helpful if dates of previous publications were given.
K Z Razavi
The poems in this collection truly touch the heart. From childhood to adolescence to adulthood, they chronicle every woman's journey in life, exposing the deepest and most vulnerable emotions. To read this collection is to know what every woman has gone through at some point in her life.
Dr. Venkat Iyer
In Birds of Paradise, Aishwariya Laxmi’s piercing poetic gaze, flies above her and exists like a recorder of all. This lends the reader an amuse-bouche by way of poetry and access to Laxmi’s candid experiences. Poets can hide behind poetry, or come flaming through it. Laxmi’s writing is brave, real and shimmering, in her dedication to revealing truth and engendering hope. Her only-child self runs through the corridors of this collection like a jinn, capable of evoking the very center of the poet’s soul.
Candice Louisa Daquin
The poems in the book reflect a poetic interpretation of life. They show the life of nature and the life of humanity through imagination and feelings. The poems in the book are highly related to everyone as they are about simple things in everyday life. Her dedication and attention to detail shines through on every page.
Anuradha Sowmyanarayanan
Both personal and reflective, these poems aptly capture the mood of the human condition.
Rahul Ahmad
Aishwariya is original; she pithily sums up her emotions and passions; she is perhaps a tad sad when love's side effects loom large; she speaks her mind on the issues of the day; that is the signature of her poetry.
K.S.LoganathanTechnical Author, Book Blogger, Consultant for Tire and Rubber, My Dad, Husband to Jayanthy

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Aishwariya Laxmi’s Birds of Paradise explores the themes of identity, nostalgia, love, loss, resilience, and the passage of time. Despite being deeply personal, the poems are universally relatable, reflecting on the life experiences, observations, and inner struggles. The intensity captures the beauty of fleeting happiness and the pain of heartbreak. Where “To All the Girls I've Been” traces personal evolution through different stages of life, the poems like “Panic Attacks” and “Mending a Broken Heart” talk about mental health and emotional turmoil. I find the everyday moments, historical and literary references in her work woven beautifully. The imagery is vivid. The flow is not minimalist like most contemporary poets, and has a charm of a rhythmic beat, reminiscent of classic poetries. It is a lovely and interesting read for poetry lovers who appreciate introspective and evocative writing.

Hi! I'm Aishwariya.
I’m an author, blogger, editor, and poet based in Chennai, India.

I’ve been blogging since 2004, and I started blogging about books in 2017.

Writing gives me clarity of thought. When I arrange my ideas and opinions on a page, I can see the contours of the subject. I’ve been published in 39 anthologies since 2020. I was a freelance journalist between 1999 and 2003. I have over 250 articles published in supplements of national newspapers. 

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