Author Dr S Padmapriya

  Sarojini Naidu – The Poetess & Politician by Dr.S. Padmapriya, Poetess & Educator, Chennai, India dr-s-padmapriya.com www.writerpadmapriya.blogspot.com   The general definition of poetry is that it is a form of literature that uses aesthetic and often rhythmic qualities of language. According to the famous American poet, Robert Frost, ‘Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words.’   In my opinion, ‘Poetry is the blossoming of aesthetically woven literary expressions crafted with rhythm in moments of spontaneously heightened consciousness.’ Poetry is an art form just like dance or music or sculpting or drama or cinema or painting.  A writer uses the canvas of words to communicate his ideas. One page of beautiful poetry can contain greater wisdom or meaning than a thousand pages of prose. This is because of the unique propensity of poetry to lend itself to multiple interpretations unlike prose. The second pr...

 *True Happiness*  True Happiness is     The Happiness of Mercy True Happiness is     The Happiness of Eternity True Happiness is    The Happiness of Creativity True Happiness is   The Happiness of Divinity True Happiness is  The Happiness of Fraternity True Happiness is  The Happiness of Magnanimity True Happiness is   The Happiness of Family True Happiness is  The Happiness of Benignity True Happiness is    The Happiness of Ingenuity True Happiness is  The Happiness of Dignity True Happiness is The Happiness of love genuine True Happiness is  The Happiness of relationships real True Happiness is not   Material wealth alone But Happiness is true wealth!  *S.Padmapriya*

 *The Death of a Dream*  My dream died recently, Disappeared like dwindling dreary dew drops, Burning away at the break, Of a daunting dawn, Bludgeoned away by the bilious Sun, The dream had awakened short-lived hopes, The dream felt real, Though just a dream surreal, Its timely demise caused no misery, Short lived happiness was what was meant to be, Its realisation would have meant only devastation, And endless tribulations, Am much glad that my dream died early, Without taking me to the cemetery, The Truth be said, That my unwanted dream is dead, Actually, makes me happy!!  *S.Padmapriya*

What is a book fair ? A book fair is  a large event, often a festival or market, where publishers , authors , booksellers , and readers gather to promote, sell, and discover books , ranging from big industry trade shows (like Frankfurt Book Fair ) to community fundraisers or school events focused on encouraging reading.  They serve as cultural events to celebrate literature, showcase new releases, connect authors with fans, and facilitate business within the publishing world, often featuring signings , discussions, and displays of various genres.    Source: Internet  https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/ tamil-nadu /2022/Dec/27/46th-chennai-book-fair-set-to-begin-on-january-6-in-tamil-nadu-2532047.html

 *New Year 2026*  A new beginning, With new hopes, New ambitions, Quest for newer Truths, Fueled by good faith, Leading to newer progress, Adding new energy,  And courageous vibes, Farewell to old tears and fears, With brave insights, And magical visions, Let's welcome 2026!  _S.Padmapriya_

 Memoir A memoir is any nonfiction narrative writing based in the author's personal memories. The assertions made in the work are thus understood to be factual. While memoir has historically been defined as a subcategory of biography or autobiography since the late 20th century, the genre is differentiated in form, presenting a narrowed focus. A biography or autobiography tells the story "of a life", while a memoir often tells the story of a particular event or time, such as touchstone moments and turning points from the author's life. The author of a memoir may be referred to as a memoirist or a memorialist. Source: Wikipedia