Ayu Verma – Winner of the 21st Century Emily Dickinson Award
“Silent Battles and Brave Hearts” – Ayu Verma’s Ode to the Resilience of the Human Spirit
Every now and then, a book comes along that doesn’t just offer comfort—it mirrors the unspoken. Ayu Verma’s Silent Battles and Brave Hearts is one such collection—a poetic tribute to the invisible wars we fight and the strength we gather when no one is looking.
Recipient of the 21st Century Emily Dickinson Award by BookLeaf Publishing, Ayu’s verses don’t scream—they speak gently to the parts of us that are tired, aching, but still moving. Her poems are a reminder that true bravery often looks like showing up, again and again, even when the world doesn’t see the struggle.
“Silent Battles and Brave Hearts was born from the quiet storms we often fight within ourselves,” Ayu shares. “It’s a tribute to the resilience and vulnerability we carry through emotional highs and lows—the parts of ourselves we rarely share, but that shape who we become.”
With a background in philosophy, motivational speaking, and life coaching, Ayu brings a rare depth and compassion to her writing. Her academic journey—M.A. and Philosophy Honours from Delhi University, a PGDM from Thomas Cook Centre of Learning, and MTTM from IGNOU—blends seamlessly with her intuitive understanding of human experience. She is also a tarot reader and a seeker, someone who approaches life with empathy and a “never give up” mindset.
Each poem in Silent Battles and Brave Hearts feels like a companion—a verse that sits quietly beside you when the world feels too loud. She writes for the everyday warrior: the one who carries pain with grace, who chooses hope even when it feels far, and who finds beauty in the strength of survival.
What makes Ayu’s work so impactful is its emotional truth. She doesn’t try to fix you—she simply sees you. And in that seeing, there is healing. Her poetry is raw, motivational, and deeply rooted in human connection.
This debut collection is not just a celebration of endurance—it’s a love letter to persistence, to staying kind through chaos, and to honoring every step, no matter how small.
📖 Book Title: Silent Battles and Brave Hearts
🏆 Award: 21st Century Emily Dickinson Award
📍 From: Gondia, Maharashtra, India
📷 Instagram: @ayuvermaofficial
