Kisses, Not Done Yet

Viac o knihe

The beauty of the body and sex, deeply rooted in male-female love, remains a suppressed yet coveted theme in contemporary Bengali poetry. While a few courageous poets have attempted to illuminate this darkness, much of it remains elusive. The beauty of human bodies and their works is intricately linked to the profound essence of poetry and the consciousness of life itself. Just as diamonds require extensive excavation, so too does this beauty demand a thorough exploration of human thoughts and experiences. To overlook this vital aspect in poetry is to leave it incomplete and stilted. Poet Mamun Ashraphi, after over thirty years of introspection and research, seeks to liberate poetry from its stagnation. By diving into the vast ocean of love and lust, he uncovers hidden gems of beauty. Some of his later poems confront the concept of death, presenting it as a pure truth and an intrinsic part of life. Through the rich verses in this collection, readers are invited to savor the timeless themes and reconsider the importance of exploring these subjects in innovative ways within contemporary Bengali poetry.