Brown Gal in the Rain by Indrani Chowdhury

‘Brown Gal in the Rain’ consists of eighty-two poems, which are divided into six headings in accordance with their subject matter.

They are as follows:

1. Ballads of Heart
2. Hues of Life
3. Peekaboo!
4. Let There be Light!
5. Grazing the Meadows of Nature.
6. Lightweight Singles.

Ballads of Heart attempts to capture the manifold colours of love, which is undoubtedly one of the most profound experiences of our lives. Hues of Life attempts to throw light on varied subject matters. Peekaboo! tries to portray the inner child who resides in us. Let There Be Light! deals with women’s issues and feminism. Grazing the Meadows of Nature explores our connection with nature and the soul. Finally, Lightweight Singles consists of her winning tiny poems. The poems vary in length, and some are composed in distinct poetic styles. The writing is lyrical, alluring, soothing at times, melancholic the other times, and magical most of the time. The imagery is just as strong and appealing, be it moonlight nights, rainy afternoons, or fantasy lands. In other words, a must-read for poetry lovers!