Book Title: Maa-Mera Bola Pehla Ho Tum
Authors: Rohit Goel and Ridhimaa Goel
Pages: 165
Genre: Poetry
Amazon Link: https://amzn.in/d/5cQn8OT
Maa. When the title of the book is so evocative, the content is sure to evoke a multitude of emotions in the reader.
‘Maa’ does not just focus on womanhood or motherhood but it’s a collection of beautiful verses that touch on a diverse range, spanning from humour to relational love, from motivation to devotion, and from social causes to environmental concerns.
Rohit and Ridhimaa have quilled a vibrant bouquet of poems with tender love and simplicity.
The feeling of love and longing in the poem “Chandni”, the woes of corporate life in “Dastan-e-month end”, the deep yearning to care for the loved one reflected in “Adhoorapan”, and the gentle motivation to stay put and follow one’s dreams in “Abhang” will certainly keep the reader hooked to the poets’ work.
The poet’s acceptance of life is visible in many poems, but my personal favourites in this category are the poems “It’s ok” and “Tarbooz ke beej”.
“It’s ok” reflects how the poet embraces the challenging situations that he faces in the race of life. It’s a gentle nudge to the reader to flow with the tides of life.
“Tarbooz ke beej” is an exceptional poem where the little things in life that irk us have been used to demonstrate the power of calmness and acceptance. I am amazed to note that a simple, unnoticeable thing like the seeds of watermelon caught the poet’s attention and fuelled his creativity.
“Mussorie” and “Naam gulab na hota” are yet other beautiful creations from the pen of Rohit. “Tum aana aur apne saath Mussorie le aana,” brings an admirable smile on the reader’s face.
I also loved the poem “Zindagi se udhaar”, which is filled with the innocent desires of what we’ve left behind in our childhood. The poem “Ausat” will resonate with every Indian who loves cricket.
I admire the thoughtful gesture of Rohit Goel of including pictures of all the women who’ve played a crucial role in his life—his wife, daughters, mother and mother-in-law.
It’s fascinating to note how both poets have used everyday, banal things to stir profound emotions in readers. This collection is like a whiff of fresh air on a sunny day, connecting us to our roots when we are consumed in the race of life, reminding us to appreciate the simple pleasures of life.