Book Review: Embers from Old Fire by Saroj. K. Padhi
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Teacher and scholar Chittaranjan Bhoi reviews Saroj. K. Padhi’s latest poetry collection Embers from Old Fire (Authorspress, 2024), calling it a journey through emotions, memories, and moments that linger long after the final page.
Embers from Old Fire by Professor Saroj K. Padhi, published by Authorspress, New Delhi in October 2024 is his 15th collection of poems showcasing 97 verses that reflect a profound exploration of human emotions, nature, and the world’s complexities. This collection, spanning 126 pages offers a glimpse into Padhi’s poetic sensibilities where the delicate balance between ecstasy and depression finds a perfect rhythm. His poetry is marked by lucidity of expression, a flowing rhythm, and an effortless free verse that invites readers into a world of poignant reflections.
The collection reveals Padhi’s observation of the beauties of nature where each line paints vivid images of the natural world. Yet, it does not shy away from tackling darker themes such as hate, intolerance, and bigotry offering a sharp critique of contemporary social issues. Despite these somber reflections, there remains an underlying optimism that permeates his work – a hope for a better world that transcends the pain and struggles depicted in his verses.
