The Edge of Listening: Poems on Silence, Longing, Love, and Healing — An Inspirational Collection

The Edge of ListeningPoems of Silence, Longing, and Returnby Debashis DeyA contemplative journey in verse - accompanied by elegant hand-drawn illustrations.The Edge of Listening is a lyrical and introspective poetry collection that explores the quiet spaces we often overlook—grief, longing, healing, and the redemptive power of love. Indian poet Debashis Dey weaves silence, memory, and nature into verses that offer stillness in a world that rarely pauses.This is a book for those walking through loss, seeking inspiration, or carrying unspoken tenderness within. Through deeply reflective poems and minimalist artwork, the collection invites you to reconnect with the life within and around you.From the memory of a green bangle to the hush of dusk and the voice of a river, each poem holds the ache of what was and the promise of what remains. The collection is divided into themed sections—What the Wind Remembers, Nocturne of the Forgotten, and Before the Light Returns - unfolding like a meditative journey through the heart’s most hidden rooms.The Kindle edition features a curated selection of ink-style illustrations, most drawn by the author, that echo the emotional tone of the verse.✨ Praise for The Edge of Listening“Silence, not as the absence of sound, but as the presence of quiet introspection, pervades these gentle, reflective poems... Elegant line drawings beautifully complement this collection of delicate musings on time, desire, loss, and healing.”— Kalpana Shenoi, Former Lecturer in English, Peter Symonds College, Winchester“Debashis Dey’s poetry is vivid, evocative, and quietly powerful. These verses invite us to inhale the essence of love and self-discovery.”— Gopal Lahiri, Award-winning poet and editor“Silence, nature, and emotion echo through this collection in a dream-like cadence. There is an underlying music that lingers long after the page.”— Raja Chakraborty, Poet📖 For readers of:Poetry about death, grief, and healingMotivational and inspirational verseLove poems with emotional depthNature-infused and spiritually reflective writingThe Edge of Listening is a companion for those who find comfort in poetry, meaning in stillness, and beauty in the ache of remembering.