Leaves of Autumn and Other Poems by Vasudha Pansare
“But after sixty, She lived her dreams, Forgot her tensions, Her life got a new dimension, She felt young, And ready to begin A new adventure.” (Always Thoughtful) The cover image is one of autumn leaves strewn around, and the image continues in the first poem in Vasudha Pansare’s book titled ‘Leaves of Autumn and Other Poems’ (Authors Press). She begins with the words “I imagine my poems, Scattered like colorful, bright leaves, Fallen everywhere, Delighting each eye…” From the first line onwards, Vasudha draws her reader in with such evocative lines, as she goes on to continue “My poetry blooms like A beautiful lotus On the pond of my mind…” There is no doubt that many of her poems brim over with optimism and honesty. ‘Looking Through the Window’ describes the delights to be found outside – a canopy of green leaves, birds and squirrels, happy children and a gurgling stream, ending with the memorable lines, “However beautiful and comfortable The ho