Loss and Longings : Moon Child

• Title: Moon Child
• Writer: Rushali Mukherjee
• Book Type: Anthology of Poems and Sketches
• Genre: Poetry
• Edition: Paperback
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Prime
• Year of Publication: 2020
• Number of Pages: 101

— Blurb of the Book —
“Moon Child” is a collection of poems which seamlessly braids together a journey of every person through the tragically beautiful path of sentiments and life-changing experiences towards the goal of gradual healing. Simple, and elegant, the poems tackle love, longing and loss described by the shrouded details of nature; bringing about a sense of belongingness among the readers. From the canopy of stars in the night sky that surrounds us, to the sweet smell of the earth when it rains, this book is a home to all things that bring solace and comfort, and puts the heart at ease.

— Lady Bookamore’s Views —

First and foremost, I thank the writer for giving me an opportunity to review such a lovely anthology of poems.

Moon Child is a collection of poems that brim with emotions, and sketches that personify simplicity. If I were to give an overall picture of the anthology, it would be something like this – a very good attempt by the budding poet, but the verses lack rhythm and consistency.
Of the many beautiful things in this book, the one aspect which I loved most from Moon Child is its subtlety and simplicity. The contents do not require any heavy words to state what the poet wants to convey through her writing. The verses themselves express the ideas and emotions naturally. Secondly, the themes chosen for Moon Child contribute significantly to the general mood of the anthology, which is a perfect equilibrium of happiness and sorrow, mirroring the meandering path of life. The wonderful sketches that accompany the writings in each of the pages are no doubt splendid and beautiful.

While Moon Child is no doubt a wonderful anthology that encompasses life experiences pertaining to “love, longing and loss”, it falls flat when it comes to the style of writing. The richness of the content seems to get lost in the absence of rhythm and rhyme. No, I do not question the reason why there is no rhyme at all; it is poetic license, after all. However, to me, the impact that was supposed to be made by the poems seemed hollow by the lack of melody in it.

Poetry is not a craft that requires tools and instruments to carve out and give shape to our vortex of emotions. It is art which is in turn shaped by our ideas and feelings. I convey my best wishes to the writer for her future endeavours.

Lady Bookamore rates this book 💙💙💙/5