Review : Sonder : Daily Epiphany by Abhinav Motiwal
Sonder : Daily Epiphany
By Abhinav Motiwal
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My Rating 4.5/5
Synopsis
The word 'Sonder' has its origins in neologism and was coined in 2012 by John Koenig. What does it mean? It is inspired by German "sonder"- special and French "sonder"-to probe. It has a very special meaning of the profound realisation that everyone, including strangers passed in the street have a life as complex as one's own. They are constantly living in it despite their lack of awareness of it. By extension, a collective existence with individual levels of awareness and a general ignorance.
That brings us to the primary motif of the poems, a fly on the wall commentary on daily life and observations. At times satirical, albeit dwelling on the world around us. The works use colour, emotions or behaviour to reflect the tendencies and idiosyncrasies of people whom we see in our daily lives.
The poems explore contrarian ideas or the flipside of reasoning or simply try making the mundane less so, weaving words in the process. While some poems tell a story, others are much removed and rely on the underlying tone to let the reader fire his imagination. In doing so, it creates a shared experience of putting connotation into the words but letting the reader discover their personal meanings within each poem- a mutual ‘sonder’ creation.
That brings us to the primary motif of the poems, a fly on the wall commentary on daily life and observations. At times satirical, albeit dwelling on the world around us. The works use colour, emotions or behaviour to reflect the tendencies and idiosyncrasies of people whom we see in our daily lives.
The poems explore contrarian ideas or the flipside of reasoning or simply try making the mundane less so, weaving words in the process. While some poems tell a story, others are much removed and rely on the underlying tone to let the reader fire his imagination. In doing so, it creates a shared experience of putting connotation into the words but letting the reader discover their personal meanings within each poem- a mutual ‘sonder’ creation.
PEOPLE
Lesser so human,
But people.
They have scavenged
the world for living.
Under a tree or Bridge,
by the fire- Lay them,
the fate seekers.
Roaming the streets,
Which they call home.
Promised riches,
the bright City lights
do not let Them see, when.
Earning their living.
Every hour.
Humanly emotions , everyday struggles and the way of observing everything happening around us every single day.
With observation , even the most mundane things in life becomes your ally , rather than your enemy, because each happening in it , however threatening or insignificant, becomes an opportunity to gain wisdom. Life becomes a journey of discovery rather than something to be endured or conquered . The practice of observing helps us to let go of insecurity, to relax , and to embrace every part of our lives.
Similarly,
Sonder : Daily Epiphany by Abhinav Motiwal is a collection of deep , insightful poems about life. Each poem showcases the deep understanding and observation of the author about daily humanly struggles and happenings in the lives of every single being.
Everyone have their own perspective and view point about a specific event , and it's important to understand that everything that is happening to us is an opportunity to grow and gain wisdom.
Author Abhinav Motiwal has done amazing work by joining the diverse chords of inspiration we get through our daily life through his words and phrases.
I felt it D-E-E-P
Abhinav Motiwal restraint in language creates depth in the unsaid, and it is where Sonder : Daily Epiphany really shines.
You will LOVE it.
Recommended to every poetry lover out their, looking for an amazing work.
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