Small Poems on Big Events of My Life: A Poetic Autobiography by R. K. PEMA is a heartfelt and reflective literary work that takes readers on an intimate journey through the author’s life, narrated through the lens of poetry. This unique poetic autobiography blends emotions, experiences, and memories in the form of 36 small poems and 20 haikus, making it both a memoir and a collection of artful expressions.
Each poem encapsulates a significant event in the life of the author, turning personal milestones into literary moments. The work is divided into four distinct phases—Childhood, Boyhood, Manhood, and a final phase that presents haikus on topics like nature, history, and other philosophical themes. From the innocence of early school days to the challenges of hostel life, from the maturity of adulthood to deep reflections captured in haiku form, this book charts a journey that many will find relatable and inspiring.
The poems are not only artistic expressions but also repositories of wisdom and insight, revealing how ordinary events can carry extraordinary meanings when looked at with a poetic eye. Life, for the author, becomes a garden of experiences—each one a seed that blooms into verse. The collection is rich in emotion, simplicity, and a spiritual undertone that subtly runs throughout the pages.
R. K. PEMA, whose full name is Pema Ram Karwasara, is an alumnus of the prestigious Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas—JNV Pachpadra in Rajasthan and JNV Lepakshi in Andhra Pradesh. Currently serving as a lecturer in English at a government school, he brings the perspective of both an academic and a seeker to his writing. Known for his dynamic and energetic personality, he has a deep grounding in English and Hindi literature, along with a profound inclination toward spiritual life. A practitioner of meditation and spiritual disciplines, his work carries the calm and depth of a mind trained in introspection.
Small Poems on Big Events of My Life is more than a book—it is a mirror of a life lived consciously and poetically. Whether you are a lover of poetry, a seeker of life’s deeper meaning, or someone who enjoys reflective autobiographical writing, this book offers something meaningful and memorable.