A book of Malayalam poems “Mounadinte Nilvilikal” by poet Lakshmi Deepa was released in city on Tuesday.
The title of the book means the pain in silence. The book contains lyrical works about human feelings and relationships.
Educationist Kala Mohan, United Malayali Association Vice President C Ashokan, OK Rajagopal, Jabalpur were present on the occasion.
While talking to The Pioneer, Laxmi Deepa said that the book is a collection of poems that deals with social issues, romanticism, problems faced by women and more. "The poems have a major touch of feminism," she added. This is Laxmi Deepa's first book.
Laxmi Deepa is a teacher at St. Joseph's Convent School. While sharing about the book, Laxmi Deepa said, "Poems are a strong medium for sharing one's feelings and emotions. I want everyone around the globe to read my book."
On asking about writing the book in Malyalam, as it is less spoken in Bhopal, and what expectations she has, Laxmi Deepa said, "Yes, Malyalam is less spoken here, but a lot of Malyalee families are residing in the city." She further said, "It may reach to every malayalee and they shoud know some one is here with the taste of literature and trying to keep it evergreen."
She also said that the publishers who publish bilingual magazine “Narmada” which have helped her to publish the book. She also informed that soon an English version will also be out of the book. "I used to write both in English and Malayalam. Many of my friends are requesting me to translate it. I will do it shortly."
