Description

Here is a set of poems that moves the reader deeply—with hope and pain. They are intimate, emotional, and well-crafted. Akbar has genuine poetry in him, and I have no doubt he will soon find a respectable place among the Malayalam poets available in English, who, unfortunately, are too few.

— K. Satchidanandan

Akbar’s poetry is simple, deeply communicative with the contemporary world, and universal in its reach. What I admire most is the simplicity of expression in these poems. A positive attitude is another defining quality. At a time when the world fears another war, Akbar writes, “Will turn hell into paradise, just wait!” He wishes for a life “silent like love and detached like God.”

— Rati Saxena

About Author

Akbar, a Malayalam poet from Neriamangalam, Ernakulam, has published widely in leading periodicals, including Indian Literature by the Kendra Sahitya Akademi. His four poetry collections include Bamsuri (2001), Akbarakosiy (2019), Kuyil Oru Pakshi Matharamalla (2023), and Ninnekurikkulla Kavithakal (2025). His work has been translated into English, Tamil, and Telugu. He has received several honours, including the Samskara Sahiti Award (2007) and Bharat Sevak Samaj National Award (2024). He lives with his wife, Nabeesa, and daughters, Ahana and Sunena.