PENSIVE PONDERINGS  (English, Paperback, Ramanan Duraiswami)

Pensive Ponderings is a collection of quatrains, sonnets and limericks by Colonel Ramanan Duraiswami, a veteran of the Indian Army Medical Corps. They reflect his anguish at the state of the nation (‘Republic Day’, ‘The Cry of the Girl Child’), his military experience (‘The Surgical Strike’), his love for the beauty and unity of India (‘Makar Sankranti’) and his love for everyday objects (‘Ode to a Cup of Coffee’). His felicity with the English language and love for his nation are evident in every line that he has written. A perfect read for young and old alike, Pensive Ponderings is meant to reignite the spark of true patriotism in every Indian. It is an excellent companion for that evening spent on a quiet beach or gazing out at a mountain peak, or just over a companionable cup of coffee at home!