Seeking Solace : A book of wisdom and delight for the modern world

SEEKING SOLACE a collection of poetry in free verse encompasses and glorifies one of the most quintessential of human needs self help. The poet Nikhil Parekh takes the view that in the current world scenario—disastrously fraught with terrorism war prejudice unemployment of various kinds—if you want to help others you must first help yourself. This is because positivity can diffuse efficaciously from a soul which is harmonious in itself with the spirit of victorious existence. Various of the poems embodied in this collection earnestly aim at applying the balm of uninhibited hope optimistic enlightenment righteous empowerment and self-friendship upon humanity.“The speaker at once innocent and wise crowds every line with... with words words words. He thus invites his audience to luxuriate in the sensual experience of listening of being present in the present of life lived in the now.” —Jason S Polley Associate Professor Department of English Language and Literature Hong Kong Baptist University