Hello to all my dear readers!". Myself, Debasreeta Deb .A sixteen-year-old, resident of a small state Tripura,India ,A creative soul with a love for words and colour. I have been painting and writing poems since childhood. I was four when I started singing, painting, dancing, poetry, recitation, comic writing, and many more, and that's how the journey of mine into the creative world began. So here I am, thrilled to introduce my book, 'Odyssey: Echoes of the Colourful Heart'. A unique collection of poems of various genres, starting from childhood funny ones to the mature and the ones with deeper feelings, and a collection of different paintings that will take you all on a journey through the depths of the human experience. The word 'odyssey' itself implies a journey through different emotions, themes, and genres. And the word 'echoes' suggests a collection of voices, emotions, and ideas. Hence, 'Odyssey: Echoes of the Colourful Heart' is the captivating title of the book that perfectly encapsulates the essence of this book. It suggests a journey (odyssey)through the depths of emotions and creativity with a vibrant and diverse( colourful )expression of the inner world. The word 'echoes' implies a resonance of the creativity within. In my book, 'Odyssey: Echoes of the Colourful Heart', I invite you all to join me on a vibrant journey of self-discovery, emotions, and imaginations expressed through poetry and art. Via this book, I share my own journey of exploration and expression through a collection of various genres of poems and paintings that I hope will resonate with you all. So, with a heavy heart, I welcome all my readers to read this book, and hope that you all will enjoy and love it. Lots of love, and thank you all."