Kabini By Anil Sawan

 

Reading this book felt like stepping into a sanctuary of words where the forest itself speaks. Every page is alive with rhythm & reverence, carrying the essence of Kabini’s wild heart. The poems don’t just describe wildlife—they embody it. The roar of a tiger, the silence of a leopard, the tenderness of elephants, the timeless flow of the river—all breathe through these verses.

From the very first poem about Rana, the bold king, I felt transported into the emerald depths of the forest. The author has not only painted pictures with words but has gifted readers an experience—one that lingers long after the last page. The queens of Kabini are portrayed with such elegance that you wonder: are these animals merely creatures of the wild, or guardians of a world we are yet to truly understand?

One of the most powerful aspects of this collection is its soulful reminder of coexistence. When two tigers like Rana & Cutlip are shown not as rivals but as allies, it becomes more than poetry—it becomes a lesson. The gentle giants, the elephants, are written with such tenderness that their presence feels like a heartbeat, steady & eternal. Reading those verses made me pause & reflect: do we truly realize what wisdom & love the wild holds?

The seasonal poems were another delight. Monsoon rebirths, golden hours & symphonies of summer—each verse reminded me that nature has its own poetry, always unfolding, always teaching. At times, I found myself re-reading lines just to savor their music. 

What makes this book special is that it doesn’t just stay with nature’s beauty—it carries her voice, her grief, her plea. The whispers of the Kuruba tribes, the echoes of rivers & forests, the fading calls of creatures—all are bound together in verses that ask us not only to admire, but to protect. The farewell note touched me deeply, reminding me that Kabini is not just a place, but a feeling, a memory, a promise we must keep.

This book is not just poetry—it’s a journey, a prayer, & a gentle call to return to what we’ve forgotten. If you’ve ever longed to feel the wild not just with your eyes but with your soul, this book will take you there.