Spectator: Literary Discourses With Aestheticism explores self-forgiveness, emotional conflict, hope, and transformation in a way that leaves a lasting impression. What inspired you to write this particular collection of poems?

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This collection was born out of an intimate dialogue between memory and healing. I was inspired by the quiet moments of reflection—the kinds that arrive unannounced in the middle of the night or while watching the world pass by from a window. These poems are my attempt to make sense of emotions that often go unnamed. Writing them was like stitching together fragments of vulnerability and strength, shadows and light. It was less about creating something perfect and more about honoring the complexity of being human.

What was the biggest challenge you faced in putting together this poetry collection?

The most challenging part was allowing me to be fully honest. Poetry demands a certain emotional nakedness, and letting go of the impulse to self-censor took time. There were moments when I questioned whether certain truths were too raw to share. Balancing that honesty with a poetic structure—without losing its essence—was also a delicate process. But ultimately, those challenges helped shape the authenticity of the book.

Did you write these poems with a specific audience in mind, or was it a more personal endeavor?

Initially, it was deeply personal. I used to put my fragmented poems over social media and sometimes shared amongst my friends and colleagues. These poems were my private way of processing and understanding me. But as the collection grew, I began to see threads that others might relate to—grief, hope, inner conflict, the quiet longing for peace. That realization gently shifted my perspective. I started writing not just for myself, but for anyone who has felt unseen or unheard. The goal became to offer solace, a mirror, or maybe even a gentle push toward self-forgiveness.

How has this poetry book changed you as a writer, or what did you learn about yourself through writing it?

Writing this book helped me embrace imperfection, in both my craft and myself. I learned that vulnerability isn’t weakness—it’s where true connection begins. As a writer, I’ve become more comfortable with silence, with letting the spaces between words speak just as loudly. This collection taught me to listen more deeply—not just to the world around me, but to the quiet voice within. It reminded me that transformation often begins in the most unexpected places.

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To those eyes that look out for content and to those hearts that seek warmth, sharing a few words that will hopefully offer a helping hand to those in a situation like this. I feel one would come across words through this book that would help him/her reflect on his/her situations that often tend to restrain one’s emotions. The work has consumed uncountable days and nights but I would like to assert here that it’s a genuine attempt at unravelling those feelings that deserve to be expressed. The amount of hardwork and dedication that has gone into it seek a bit of assurance from the readers as it will only escalate the confidence of the author to explore some more thoughts in the world of writing.