In a world where everyone is speaking, few truly listen. In an era where emotions are often compressed into emojis and fleeting captions, If My Heart Could Speak comes as a gentle yet profound reminder of the timeless power of words. This evocative collection of poems by Bhagabat Malik and Kanhu Charan Rout does more than string verses together—it opens a window into the deepest chambers of the human heart, where silence often hides stories too heavy for speech.
The book isn’t merely a work of literature—it’s an intimate conversation between the reader and the self. Every page offers a safe space to acknowledge pain, remember love, and embrace the quiet resilience that keeps us moving forward. The poems touch on themes universal yet deeply personal—broken hearts that still beat, tears shed in solitude, and memories that live on like soft shadows.
Kanhu Charan Rout, one of the creative minds behind this work, stands at an unusual crossroads: a finance professional by career, and a poet by calling. With an MBA and M.Com in Finance, he has served in reputed institutions, including the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), while also earning academic credentials from global universities such as the University of Pennsylvania, Rice University, ISB, and Wharton Business School. But beyond the analytical world of numbers, Kanhu has always sought the emotional depth that only art can provide. Poetry, for him, is not just an outlet—it’s a way to interpret the human experience, to give voice to the emotions that statistics can never quantify.
His co-author, Bhagabat Malik, brings his own poetic sensibility and sensitivity to the project, ensuring the verses resonate with authenticity and warmth. Together, the authors have created a literary work that feels less like reading and more like remembering—remembering moments when love felt infinite, when silence felt heavy, and when pain felt almost too much to carry.
Looking ahead, If My Heart Could Speak has the potential to reach far beyond poetry enthusiasts. In an age where mental health awareness is growing, this book can be a valuable companion for those seeking healing, validation, or simply the comfort of knowing they are not alone. The poems can serve as conversation starters in therapy groups, inspiration for art and music collaborations, and even prompts for self-reflection in educational settings.
The authors have expressed interest in expanding their work through live readings, interactive poetry sessions, and multilingual translations to reach a global audience. They envision If My Heart Could Speak not only as a book but as a movement—one that encourages emotional openness and redefines the idea of strength as the courage to feel.
In the years to come, the legacy of If My Heart Could Speak may well be measured not by sales figures, but by the quiet moments it creates—when a reader pauses mid-poem, looks away from the page, and finally allows themselves to cry, smile, or forgive. For those moments, this book will always be more than a collection of poems. It will be a friend, a mirror, and a gentle reminder that even in silence, the heart is always speaking.
