The Beauty of Being Human

In this collection of 200 poems written after retirement from a brilliant scientific career author Nirander Safaya takes us on a panoramic journey of self-discovery. Collectively these poems focus on: what it means to be Human. Attachment to life desire to love and be loved thirst for knowing and consciousness are the hall marks of human nature. Dr. Safayas poetry portrays the beauty and the challenges of these human gifts and aspirations. The Beauty of Being Human shows how our lives can become truly beautiful and fulfilled by a conscious understanding of the gifts we Sapiens possess. The book is thematically divided into 3 parts: Part I has 70 poems on Life & Living Part II has 68 poems on Love & Passion and Part III has 62 poems on Light & Consciousness. By presenting the poems in a sequential order the poet is taking the serious reader through a gradual unfolding of his aesthetic and philosophical vision of the pragmatic romantic and spiritual aspirations of human heart and soul. It also provides a casual poetry lover the freedom to read these poems randomly and enjoy their message and beauty. Dazzling and uplifting the poetry of Nirander Safaya provides surprising imagery...to uncommon and timeless effect. The joys and sorrows of life and the saving grace of light and consciousness are the topics and the sensory delight of this book.