The Edge of Listening
Poems of Silence, Longing, and Return
by Debashis Dey
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Pub Date 18 Jul 2025 | Archive Date Not set
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Description
The Edge of Listening is a lyrical and meditative poetry collection by Indian poet Debashis Dey, exploring the quiet terrain of silence, longing, memory, grief, and spiritual return. These are poems that don't shout to be heard—they invite you to pause, reflect, and listen deeply.
From the memory of a broken green bangle to the hush of dusk and the voice of a river, Dey’s poems move through the stillness of life’s most intimate moments. Divided into thematic chapters such as What the Wind Remembers, Nocturne of the Forgotten, and Before the Light Returns, the book reads like a quiet pilgrimage through the emotional and spiritual self.
The collection features minimalist ink-style illustrations, most created by the author himself, enhancing the atmosphere of each chapter.
Why You’ll Love This Book:
• For readers of spiritual and contemplative poetry like Rilke, Tagore, and Mary Oliver
• Ideal for those who appreciate lyrical writing, emotional depth, and themes of solitude and healing
• Includes original black-and-white illustrations that mirror the tone of the poems
• Adapted into an audiobook (available on Audible, Spotify, Kobo, Google Play, and more)
• Select poems have also been set to original music, streaming now on Spotify
Advance Praise
“Silence, not as the absence of sound, but as the presence of quiet introspection, pervades these gentle, reflective poems... Elegant line drawings beautifully complement this collection of delicate musings on time, desire, loss, and healing.” — Kalpana Shenoi, Former Lecturer in English, Peter Symonds College, Winchester
“Debashis Dey’s poetry is vivid, evocative, and quietly powerful. These verses invite us to inhale the essence of love and self-discovery.” — Gopal Lahiri, Award-winning poet and editor
“Silence, nature, and emotion echo through this collection in a dream-like cadence. There is an underlying music that lingers long after the page.” — Raja Chakraborty, Poet
Available Editions
ISBN | 9789334326468 |
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