An uplifting collection of poetry – When I Opened the Door by Abhinav Bansal
GHOSTS (an excerpt from one of the poems)
There are many of these sorts
Some from outside while rest our thoughts
Don't make room for a frightened you
Because you know what's true
And you got to give them a clue;
That you aren't the one they once knew
When I Opened The Door
My rating
4 / 5
Author
Abhinav Bansal
Publisher
White Falcon Publishing
Genre
Poetry
Number of Pages
155 pages
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Publisher's Blurb
"When I opened the door" is a metaphorical depiction of opening the door of your heart. This book is about a huge TRANSFORMATION in the life of the author. The book has the thoughts, feelings, and emotions that a millennial goes through.
Behind the door is a light of solace, that teaches the true meaning of these feelings. They are not hurdles or setbacks but motivators that test and strengthen you so that you can face any challenge confidently and wisely.
So together, let's unravel this journey of positivity, motivation, and transformation. Push open that door and see the magic yourself! There is more in you than you think so transform yourself and discover the inner you!
My Review
Abhinav Bansal seems like a very young man who had some rough encounters in life and emerged from them as a changed man. His poems, created with earnestness and expressing raw emotion, are a source of inspiration.
The Title “When I Opened the Door” signifies the author opening the door of his heart. All his 50 poems rhyme and each one has a title. The poems range on themes from Addiction to Leadership to strengthening the mind, how to live life, and also about nature. The author also shares some very relevant and famous quotes relating to the subsequent sections of the poetry, and every poem has a picture/illustration associated with it.
The author’s (poet’s) transformation as a person is evident from his couplets. His family members, especially his brother, seem to have supported him throughout his journey of transformation, and he has dedicated a section of his poems to him.
My two favorites were the one about Ghosts and the second one about Relations. The poem titled Ghosts reflected on my thoughts about these spooky specters and has, hence, resonated the most with me.
The language is straightforward to understand, and the author’s emotions come out distinctly. Many or at least a few of the poems will resonate with your feelings as they are drawn from everyday life. They will motivate you to do better, be better and live better.
Final Verdict
Overall I think the poet/author does manage to pour out all that is stored inside the closed doors of his heart, and with this outpouring, he pulls us along to take us to new heights.
Who Should Read This
Readers new to poetry or readers who want to foray into this genre newly, or even readers looking for encouragement will enjoy this collection.
Abhinav Bansal
Rendezvous with bad influence in his early teens, Abhinav had a close brush with the harsh realities of life. Luckily with the help of his parents, elders, and mentor, he bounced back even more strongly with boldness & maturity.
Inspired by his mentors and motivation from his closest ones, he penned down his thoughts to realize his mistakes in the past and discover his inner potential to overcome the same in the future. He loves to contemplate and talk about things like society, uprisings, hope, phases, environment, family, and much more. Therefore, after giving a lot of thought he clubbed his thoughts into a beautifully illustrated book. He wishes that every adult of his age reads his collection of poems to understand the true meaning of life and act accordingly.
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