My Soul Wanders: In mirage of thoughts

By Shivani Kaushik

We learn most from our experiences in life, love, beliefs, and nature. And that becomes a part of us and gives us a helping hand to handle any situation we face. ‘My Soul Wanders’ is a debut poetry book by Shivani Kaushik where she has shared her thoughts and learnings through the beauty of poems. Through the medium of this book, she hopes that the readers find the courage positivity to face life as it comes and even answers to some questions they may seek.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Blue Rose Publishers
• Release date: Dec 14, 2022

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Acknowledgements

Coming straight from my heart are not just the poems but also a sincere thanks for all who encouraged me to publish this collection of poems.

My grandfather Sh. S. P. Kaushik, who has always inspired me to follow my art and writing. My grandmother Smt. Prakash Kaushik who has blessed me always for new ventures I want to try.

My parents, Mr. Rajesh Kaushik and Mrs. Rashmi Kaushik who have always been supportive of my decisions.

My grandpa’s brother Sh. R.C. Kaushik who has helped me with editing and corrections of the poem and graced this book with a Foreword.

My uncle and aunts- Mr. Amit Kaushik, Mrs. Sheraaz Kaushik, Mrs. Seema Lamba, Mrs. Sangeeta Sharma - who were very appreciating and encouraging. They have helped me with the corrections, book cover and title suggestions.

My sister and brothers- Tanyaa, Aryaman and Prashant who has always believed in me and pushed me to get through with the idea of sharing my thoughts with the world. They have been amazingly positive and supported me with their advice as and when needed.

My Publisher Bluerose Publications for providing me the best services to get my debut book published. I would like to extend my sincere thanks to the publishing team- My manager Ms. Shirley Loyal, Assistant Manager- Mr. Rajneesh Chauhan, Designer- Mr. Aveek Dutta and the formatter Mr. Rohit for their full support and timely guidance.

My readers, who have shown courage to pick a book of a debut writer. Thank you so much and I hope that you find this book as a source of peace, warmth, and new perspective.

Finally, Goddess Saraswati for blessing me with the art of words and enabling me with the courage to share it at a global level.

Thank you!

Yaa devi sarva bhuteshu, buddhi rupena sansthita

Namastasyai, namastasyai, namastasyai, namo namah!

Foreword I

An engineer by profession, Shivani Kaushik, whom I visualise to be on a high position in some big company in the next few years to come, has surprisingly enough, chosen to be an artist and a poet. She is, in essence, a person of many parts. She is simultaneously, an engineer, a versatile painter and last but not the least a connoisseur