Poetry often emerges from the most silent corners of the heart — places where words are not crafted but born. In her latest collection, Poetry Unvarnished-2: Collection of 100 Poems, author ShyNing once again embraces that raw, unpolished truth. The book stands as a testament to the beauty of spontaneity, emotion, and authenticity in poetic expression.
Unlike traditional poetry bound by rhyme, rhythm, and structure, ShyNing’s verses flow with the freedom of pure emotion. Her poems are reflections — momentary outbursts that capture feelings as they are, without the filters of formality or forced elegance. She writes about fleeting thoughts, profound moments, and inner turmoil with striking honesty. Each poem feels like a window into her heart — intimate, unguarded, and deeply relatable.
“They were written in spontaneous moments that gave me freedom, bliss, and satisfaction,” she shares in her preface. Over time, these scattered thoughts formed a cohesive journey — a tapestry woven with memories, self-reflection, and emotional evolution. The 100 poems in this volume, as she describes, are “some saved, some lost, some forgotten — but together they complete a journey.”
What makes Poetry Unvarnished-2 special is not just its literary depth but its emotional courage. ShyNing allows imperfection to take center stage. She invites readers to see poetry not merely as an art form but as a state of being — an honest conversation between heart and page. Through her free verse, she defies conventional poetic boundaries and creates a rhythm of her own — one that mirrors the natural ebb and flow of human emotion.
Born in Vallanghy, Nemmara in Palakkad, Kerala, ShyNing is a law graduate and a dedicated public servant who has been writing poetry since childhood. Her journey as a poet underlines a beautiful paradox — a professional life rooted in law and order balanced by a creative spirit drawn to freedom and emotional expression. Her writing reflects that duality — disciplined yet fluid, structured yet spontaneous.
Her literary world is vast and versatile. Beyond Poetry Unvarnished and its sequel, she has authored collections like Set It Free and Love Is When I Loved You, along with non-fiction works such as Start Small to Make It Big and Soulmate: A Fact Finder. Through her BloomsBuds series, she brings imagination and joy to children, showcasing her range as a storyteller for all ages.
At the heart of her work lies “Feelings Refreshed,” a space where she connects with readers through short reflections and poetry that celebrate the art of emotional honesty. For ShyNing, writing is more than expression — it is healing, introspection, and the courage to feel deeply in a world that often demands restraint.
Her philosophy is simple yet profound: to give voice to unspoken emotions and help readers feel, reflect, and heal. With Poetry Unvarnished-2, she continues that mission — inviting us to pause, breathe, and rediscover the rhythm of our own hearts through the gentle power of unfiltered words.
