Book Promotion/Review -Fusion: Poems of Life by Balroop Singh

On By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Book Promotions, Book Reviews, Poetry

I am delighted to feature Balroop Singh’s latest release, Fusion: Poems of Life. This beautiful collection of poetry is about enduring the struggles, reveling in the joys, and knowing that one can’t exist without the other. If you haven’t met Balroop, I suggest you visit her beautiful site, Emotional Shadows.

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BOOK BLURB:

Fusion is the elixir of life. We seek it in every aspect of the cosmos. The magic of fusion manifests itself in the colors of dawn and dusk, in the melodies of nature, in the singing of birds, in the miniscule moments of joy, inspiring us to live in harmony with each other despite the edges that threaten to swallow us.

The poems in this collection are an amalgamation of harmonies and edges that bind us firmly. We have to wade into murky waters to measure the depth. We have to risk the heights to know our worth. Slippery snow makes us learn how to create footholds. Some songs of life dilute in the hourglass of time to erase the shadows – dark or light, all the colors play an equal role to create a fusion.

MY REVIEW:

Fusion by Balroop Singh is truly medicine for the soul. I’ve read several books by this author, and she never disappoints with her excellent writing. This book is a lovely poetry collection consisting of over eighty poems broken into three parts: Harmonies, Visceral Vibes, and Edges. I enjoyed reading the poems over a few evenings. Singh implores us to embrace the harmonies in spite of the edges that attempt to knock us down. These edges can build up clutter in our minds, but she expresses how harmonies provide the magic to soften them. I suggest you read slowly to absorb her profound messages, stunning imagery, and creativity that stirs up an array of emotions. I have too many favorite poems to list, so I’ll highlight a few…

The first poem, “Colors of Life” is a great beginning because of the inspiration it offers: “Ashen and gray may jolt us/but life keeps its smile/if we let the clouds pass/And revel in starry delight.”

While reading “Hugs” I am reminded how special an embrace is, and how this simple, yet comforting gesture was stolen from us during the lockdown of the pandemic.
Who would’ve imagined?

Singh’s adoration for nature resonates as I love spending time in the outdoors, especially in the mountains with only a tent to call home. These lines from “Together” evoke memories of the tranquil and adventurous times on the trail with my husband: “A power that we discovered/In the mountains/A power that enchanted us/Lost in the wilderness/But blessed to be together.”
And I could almost hear ‘the pine tree twig nudge the other’ in “Unknown Ties.”

In this fast-paced world filled with chaos, the whimsical imaginings in “Bliss of Solitude” bring a smile:
“To fly on the silvery clouds to touch the horizon/To soak in the glory of gossamer rain drops/To sing with the wondrous wind that frees my spirit.”

Her words paint pictures that are simply exquisite, such as in verses from “Just Pause.”

I stepped out on my patio
I was amazed
To see that the sun had descended
On earth!

It happened to get stuck
In the pine tree
That turned golden,
Wrapped in bright yellow.

I will remember this gorgeous image when I observe the miracle of another sunset.

Singh prompts us in “When” with profound questions that we’ve all contemplated: “When will the sun paint the sky with colors of kindness?”

Even though Singh’s poetry is personal, many of the poems ring true with my experiences and ideas. I highly recommend this lovely collection for those who enjoy beautiful poetry, and who might also need medicine for the soul. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

MEET THE AUTHOR:

A former teacher and an educator, a passionate reader, a published writer, I have always lived through my heart. My students have been my true inspiration and I have learnt many lessons of life while teaching them and interacting with them through discussions. Youngsters are like a breath of fresh air and you can speak your mind and heart spontaneously in their company. Their idealism and innocence always gave a new hope to me, strengthening my belief that our future is in safe hands.

I am a great nature lover, I love to watch birds flying home. The sunsets allure me with their varied hues that they lend to the sky. I can spend endless hours listening to the rustling leaves and the sound of waterfalls. The moonlight streaming through my garden, the flowers, the meadows, the butterflies cast a spell on me. Like the busy modern people, competing with each other at a breathtaking speed, I have also spent the best part of my life in pursuing all those chores and am so glad to have all the time for myself now.

I have all those blessings that a person can crave for. Happily married for 40+ years, I have four lovely grandchildren. I love to travel, read good books and poetry. My friends have always called me optimistic though I have my share of murky times. I draw my inspiration from people, which has become a habit now, may be because I have spent a lot of time in the company of students and parents whose observations helped my imaginative aspect. A published poet and author, I’ve written six poetry books and three non-fiction – self-help books. Visit my Amazon author page: goo.gl/X1NEFf

This blog is all about people, their emotions, how emotions mould personalities and what is our role in all this.I am here to share my thoughts and experiences in my pursuit of happiness.

Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you’ll leave with a copy of Fusion: Poems of Life!

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Thank you to those who have purchased your copy of Ever So Gently,
and who have shared beautiful reviews. My heart is full of gratitude. 💙🩵

67 thoughts on “Book Promotion/Review -Fusion: Poems of Life by Balroop Singh”

  2. There’s so much joy in this review. Gorgeous. I’m sure Balroop will feel it too and soak up the enthusiasm you express about her lovely book. Thanks so much for reviewing. Such a joy to read you and Balroop through your lovely words.
    Blessings. TY.

    2. You are so right Selma, I am elated at Lauren’s choice of words to describe my poetry. Thank you so much for adding your reflections, much appreciated. I’ve finished reading Shadow of Rainbows, a beautiful book and will share the review soon.

  3. What a lovely post, Lauren. I am delighted that you could connect with my poems – all nature lovers would! Many thanks for sharing your heart-felt, analytical review of Fusion. I love it. 🤗 🥰

  6. This sounds wonderful, Lauren.
    Congratulations to Balroop!
    I’ve checked Kobo, but both her name and the book’s title aren’t there.
    Great review! 💖🍒

    2. I’m sure you’d enjoy Balroop’s book, Resa, but I think it’s only on Amazon. I appreciate your kind words about my review. Hugs and have a great weekend! By the way, I emailed you Copper photos, so I hope they went through. 🙂 ❤️🤗⭐️

      1. They did…I’m just about to write back.
        It’s been a crazy few days, sick cat, clothing moth attack and NEW IPhone! 🙂 ❤️🤗⭐️

  12. What a fantastic review of a beautiful mesmerizing and inspirational book of poetry. I really enjoyed reading the poems you chose to share with us here. Balroop’s poetry always lifts the soul.

  19. Hi Lauren
    Thanks for this little review. This seems to be an interesting collection of poems of Lauren Scott. Although I am in the book busyness for many years I never came across this author before. Oh dear, now I become aware it’s you. Oh dear, to write a review about your own book – do you need this?
    Kb

    1. Hi Kb,
      Thanks for dropping by! But I’m a little confused as to how you thought this review was for my book since at the beginning of the post I highlight Fusion by Balroop Singh with photos. I would never write a review for my own book. 🙂
      Periodically, I post my reviews for books I enjoy to help spread the word, which is what I did here for Fusion by Balroop Singh – a beautiful poetry collection and wonderful writer.
      However, my book, Ever So Gently, which is a new release, is displayed at the bottom of each post, so maybe that’s what you saw.
      Anyway, I wanted to clarify, and thanks again for visiting.
      Take care, Lauren 🍁

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