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Gardening on Skin

by Karthiyayani Ck
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Book cover type: Hardcover
  • ISBN13: 9798903421145
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Notion Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Notion Press
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  • Pages: 118
  • Original Price: GBP 27.99
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 291 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Subjects & Themes / General

Gardening On Skin is the debut poetry collection of Karthiyayani C.K that reimagines our bodies as not mere shells but as landscapes. Drawing inspiration from the "common life" philosophy, the author shifts the poetic lens toward the often-overlooked transformations and "internal seasons" that define a woman's existence. The book's central metaphor suggests that the spirit requires active, often difficult labor-much like gardening-to identify "weeds" of harmful thoughts and to fiercely protect the inner grounds from going fallow. It seeks to serve as a "confidante," offering an empathetic space for deep reflection and awareness.

The verses navigate a spectrum of female experiences. In poems like "Unbound," the act of cutting one's hair is transformed into a powerful severance of external authority and a celebration of self-ownership. Through these narratives, the collection highlights the strength found in refusing to bow to external pressures.

Beyond personal resilience, the collection explores themes of love, nature, and the persistence of hope. The poems are further enriched by the expressive illustrations of Namrata Banerjee, whose art focuses on emotions and the quiet poetry of everyday life.

Gardening On Skin is a tribute to the woman as a deliberate cultivator of her own world, reminding readers that even when destiny hinders success, persistent effort can provide a profound return.

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