I Was The Wind Last Night: New And Collected Poems

"Out of the cityand over the hill,Into the spaces wheretime stands still"One of India's finest and most popular writers, Ruskin Bond is loved as much for the lyricism of his verses as for his classic stories. Tender and unsparing, understated but powerful, his poems reveal a deep connection with nature and appreciation for a surprising range of human emotions. This timeless collection of more than a hundred of his poems, written over a lifetime, brings together themes as diverse as love, nostalgia, humour, family and friends, solitude and, of course, the joys found inspending time with nature.It's a collection of some amazing new poems and filled with his old gems like The Cherry Tree. Divided into craftily named sections, and touched with the perfect blend of illustration. The book itself is a wholistic experience to hold, the goudy old style font, the light paper, the strong spine and Young Rusty on the cover. Sometimes you pick up a book because it aesthetically pleases you.Be rest assured that in no time, the lyricism in his verses will transport you from all your woes in connection with the vagaries of the weather, the umpteen troubles that grip you in everyday life into the world of mountains, cherry trees,whistling thrush, foxes, beetles, ants, poinsettia, leaves, clouds and raindrops.The night wind, the summer grass, time, dawn dew, moon climbing the sky, the cherry tree, the ferns, the flowers, the snail, the small red ant - all begin to come gloriously alive in front of you, as you turn the pages.It is mesmerizing. One starts to look at the most minute thing around and appreciate it's existence.Forever a Bond fan?Hell Yesss!I've been reading him since I was four, I understood him then and at Eighteen I still understand him 💖He doesn't complicate, he observes and pens, he feels and he writes, that's what is so lacking in today's writing, the clarity of thought and sight.

To some these poems may appear simple and childish rhymes. But that's the uniqueness of it. Reading these poems I felt relaxed and nostalgic. I felt as if I went back to my childhood and went to mountains and rivers. I really loved .any of the poems in this collection. Simplicity is hard to find and this collection is one where you will find simplicity and peace just like relaxing in evening under a blossoming cherry tree.

My favourite writer in India

Beautiful book. All ruskin bond fans..please go for it! Yes, few poems are available in his other books too...but some of them are actually new. But however it is, the book is simply amazing!!

Writings of Bond never fails to disappoint me, only increases my excitement to read more and more of his writings

Good collection but not very impressive.

Beautiful collection of poems. This is first time I have read poetry and surprisingly enjoyed it. I liked cover design and title too.

Best partner on lonely nights.

This is an inspirational and very emotionally healing collection.Will return to re read time and time again. Highly recommend it. Also good for librarians and teachers but also support groups for depression and other illnesses.

Bond? Not 007 but Ruskin with his gentle, whimsical recall of all that is real in life. Loved it.

I am finding a kindred spirit in Ruskin Bond though we are continents apart. Finding myself memorizing poems that especially resonate; trees, nature, wind. Thank You Ruskin Bond.