Fallen Flowers: For all the flowers that withered too soon

About the Book: This book is an anthology a collection of my literary ventures throughout the years of the pandemic. Here I have brevities and poems that encapsulate all I have felt myself and noticed in other teenagers present in my life. The anthology which has been divided into two halves uses the symbolism of orange lilies and purple hyacinths to capture the spirit of youth. In the opening section Orange Lilies I have considered how adolescents can often seem vivid and quite joyous optimistic and colourful yet still face internal abhor and turmoil i.e. the conflict one cannot seem to rid themselves of. Every poem embodies the intense fervour and intensity typical of this phase of life. As we get into the second section Purple Hyacinths the mood becomes more introspective. Here I explored the intricacies of many in greater detail addressing themes of loss and the pursuit of meaning. My path of self-discovery and development is also partly reflected in the purple hyacinths which represent rebirth metamorphosis and remorse. In Fallen Flowers every poem is an ode to the ability of language to shed light and provide comfort during uncertain times. About the Author: From the young age of six Inaya Hussain a girl from the hills of Shillong has fostered her passion for writing. Her path as a storyteller and poet has demonstrated her capacity to see beauty in the commonplace. She created intricate poetry that reflected the environment around her drawing inspiration from the natural world's rhythm while growing up in Shillong's tranquil surroundings. Her first collection Fallen Flowers is a project that captures her writing adventures throughout the difficult pandemic years. She explores themes of resiliency optimism and the human experience in times of tragedy via her poignant poems and vivid prose.