Powerful Poems Touch the Heart, Offering Peace and Hope

Mamata Misra's inspiring poetry collection "Winter Blossoms and other poems" encourages readers to seek out inner peace, positive change and meaningful connections with nature and among people.

Austin, TX (PRWEB) January 21, 2008 -- Based on early reviews, reading Mamata Misra's new poetry collection "Winter Blossoms and other poems" (ISBN 9780595443727, iUniverse, 2007) evokes an experience just as beautiful, stirring and rare as beholding the courageous little flowers referenced in the work's title.

"Winter Blossoms" is a collection of poems with far-reaching influences from Misra's cross-cultural background. Her upbringing in a culture of Indian mysticism, immigration to the U.S. 35 years ago and work as an advocate for victims of family violence all serve as inspirations for her thought-provoking poetry.

Misra's empathetic advocacy spills across the pages of "Winter Blossoms" with tender poems inspired by the stories of brave women who have struggled against and survived family abuse. Her poetry speaks out against injustices such as gender bias and human indignity with an assertive transparency, urging readers toward positive change.

"My poems call readers to pause for a moment and to examine how we lose peace and our connections with others, and to seek ways in which peace and connections may be retained," Misra says. "Winter Blossoms" speaks in a clear and compassionate voice, using evocative questions and stunning imagery to lead readers to a deeper understanding of the world's joys and sorrows.

Misra's poems bring hope and peace through heartfelt insights that reach the soul. From musings on the bliss of motherhood, to stark truths about life and death, "Winter Blossoms" offers universal wisdom to which people of any background can relate.

About the Author
Mamata Misra resides in Austin, Texas. She has been published in poetry collections, newsletters, journals, and contributed to the documentary film "Veil of Silence." Misra is a core member of a national team that is developing prevention and intervention strategies for child sexual abuse in South Asian communities in the U.S. She was also the programs director of SAHELI, an organization in Austin, Texas that assists Asian families dealing with domestic abuse.

"Winter Blossoms and other poems" (ISBN 9780595443727, iUniverse, 2007) can be purchased through local and online bookstores. For more information, visit www.mamatamisra.com. Publicity contact: www.readerviews.com. Review copies available upon request.

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