In this new collection "A Patchwork Quilt - Sketches in Verse," Arun Hariharan "Raayan" stitches together an assorted array of poetic styles that come together seamlessly like a warm patchwork quilt.
The Poet begins by weaving the recurring lines of the villanelle throughout the poem. He tries his hand at the classic iambic pentameter sonnet and experiments with the layered Eastern Burmese climbing rhyme. Brief three-line haikus offer snapshot moments while free verse wanders freely.
With vivid imagery and sensory richness, Raayan creates beautiful textures of language and experience. Helpful sections explain poetic forms and devices so new readers can fully enjoy his blend of tradition and modernity.
Wrap yourself in the rhythms, sounds, and patterns of the poetry. Find within the quilt's stitches something familiar you can hold close, as well as something surprising that delights.