Rashmi Saxena – Winner of the 21st Century Emily Dickinson Award

“Resonance, दिल की…” – Rashmi Saxena’s Poetic Voyage Through Life, Truth, and Tenderness

Poetry, at its most profound, does more than rhyme—it resonates. And that’s precisely what Resonance, दिल की… by Rashmi Saxena achieves: a lyrical vibration that stirs both the heart and the conscience. Winner of the prestigious 21st Century Emily Dickinson Award, this unique bilingual collection weaves Hindi and English into a rich tapestry of emotions, observations, and social reflections.

An educator hailing from Gurugram, Haryana, Rashmi Saxena offers readers not just poems, but windows—into the soul of a woman who sees the world in all its hues: vibrant and vivid, shadowed and solemn. In Resonance, दिल की…, she captures the fluid dance of modern life, the quiet strength of nature, the complexities of relationships, and the silent battles we often fight behind composed smiles.

“This book is a poetic voyage,” Rashmi shares, “a way to channel what the heart feels but the lips hesitate to say.” And indeed, her verses speak boldly where silence often reigns. Some pieces are gentle musings—paeans to love, longing, or nature’s beauty. Others take a more assertive tone, calling out societal hypocrisy and the veils of falsehood we accept as truth.

There’s no one way to experience Resonance, दिल की…—its power lies in its universality. Whether you’re sipping tea by a monsoon window, walking hurriedly through a bustling street, or simply lying awake with thoughts that won’t let go, Rashmi’s poetry finds a way in. Her bilingual expression only enhances the intimacy, embracing readers from different walks of life and speaking directly to their inner world.

The judges of the Emily Dickinson Award praised Rashmi’s work for its “emotive clarity, cultural richness, and the bold balance between softness and strength.” Her ability to transition seamlessly from the lyrical to the critical, from the personal to the political, makes Resonance, दिल की… a standout literary experience.

This collection doesn’t just invite you to read—it invites you to reflect. To find echoes of your own journey in Rashmi’s words, and to perhaps carry a bit more compassion into the world when you close the final page.

📖 Book Title: Resonance, दिल की…
🏆 Award: 21st Century Emily Dickinson Award
📍 From: Gurugram, Haryana, India
📷 Instagram: @rashmisav