If you’ve ever grieved, loved too hard, or searched for meaning in your pain, Aarti Upadhyay’s Remnants: A Journey through Grief, Love and Becoming might just be the poetic salve your soul needs. Published on Amazon India, this evocative collection of poems offers an intimate exploration of the rawest of human emotions—grief, heartbreak, survival, and eventual healing.
About the Author – Aarti UpadhyayAarti Upadhyay is not just a poet; she is a brave voice echoing the silent cries of many. Her verses are not fabricated fiction but deeply personal experiences transformed into universally resonant truths. Her poetic language is simple yet profound—each word carefully chosen, each verse a mirror to the soul.
Remnants – More Than Just a Book on Loss
What sets Remnants apart from other poetry books is its ability to embrace vulnerability without glorifying pain. It’s a guidebook for those navigating emotional turbulence, a companion for anyone who has felt unseen in their suffering.
The poems are divided thematically, charting a path from the initial chaos of heartbreak and loss to the first stirrings of healing and self-realization. It’s not about forgetting the pain—it’s about learning to live despite it.
Standout Poems :
Here are a few poems from the collection that deeply moved me:
1. Echoes of Hope
This poem encapsulates the toxic pull of one-sided love. The imagery of “breadcrumbs mistaken for a feast” is hauntingly accurate. It speaks to anyone who has ever clung to the illusion of love and eventually found clarity through pain.
“I mistook your breadcrumbs for a feast,
Chasing a mirage, seeking the least.”
2. Encountering Empathy
A quiet yet powerful piece that captures the vulnerability of therapy. The poet bares her soul in front of a mental health professional, yearning not just for healing, but for understanding.
“To heal, you must sit with despair…
Just sit with your pain,” he gently guides.
It’s a reminder that healing isn’t linear; it begins with acknowledgment.
3. Grief’s Grip
One of the rawest, most compelling pieces in the collection. It charts the timeline of grief—from the moment of loss through sleepless nights and conversations with loved ones that never quite soothe the pain.
“You’re grieving now, your heart is raw and bare,
Your full capacity, you cannot fully share.”
Final Thoughts:
Remnants is not just a poetry book—it’s a quiet revolution for every heart that has been broken and still beats with hope. Aarti Upadhyay has poured her soul into this collection, and it shows. The writing is unpretentious yet profound, the themes both personal and universal.
For readers who seek solace in words, who find comfort in shared vulnerability, and who are on their own journey of healing—this book is a must-read.
Verdict: 5/5 stars
Buy the Book:
Remnants: A Journey through Grief, Love and Becoming on Amazon
Perfect for:
- Readers healing from heartbreak or loss
- Lovers of contemporary, confessional poetry
- Therapists, counselors, and mental health professionals seeking empathetic literature
