The Slate Blue Eyed Hawk by Dibyasree Nandy is a soul-stirring collection of 32 poems that invites readers into a world shaped by awe, reverence, and deep symbolic meaning. Drawing inspiration from mythologies and cultural reverence across the globe, this book is a poetic homage to one of nature’s most majestic creatures—the hawk. Known for its piercing vision and commanding grace, the hawk serves as a powerful metaphor for freedom, insight, and divine guidance throughout the collection.
Nandy masterfully weaves metaphors and allegories to explore the layered essence of liberation as seen through the hawk’s flight. From Roman and Greek mythologies that place the hawk as a thunderbearer for gods, to Norse lore that narrates its sweeping journeys across the nine realms of Yggdrasil, and to Eastern traditions where it is both a bearer of fortune and a symbol of celestial power—each poem in this collection reflects a global and timeless admiration for the bird. The hawk is portrayed not just as a creature of the skies, but as an embodiment of ideals such as protection, refuge, wisdom, providence, and spiritual vision.
The poet’s language soars with lyrical elegance and precise imagery, offering readers a deeply immersive experience. The slate-blue eyes of the hawk become both a literal and symbolic anchor for the poems—windows into a world where natural grace meets philosophical depth. With each verse, the poet builds a rich and layered mural, a tribute to the power and poetry of flight.
Dibyasree Nandy, known for her prolific contributions to contemporary poetry and literature, once again showcases her unique ability to blend mythic storytelling with emotionally resonant language. With previous works like The Labyrinth of Silent Voices, Stardust, and Fireworks Upon a Cold Sea, Nandy has carved out a distinguished space for herself in modern poetic circles. Her writings have been featured in over a hundred anthologies and literary journals, and her dual Master’s degrees in Applied Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering only underline her rare blend of technical acumen and creative brilliance.
The Slate Blue Eyed Hawk is more than a collection of poems; it is a heartfelt love letter to the creature that represents both the outer wilderness and the inner expanse of the human spirit. With elegance and symbolic richness, this book is set to captivate lovers of poetry, mythology, and nature alike.