"My favorite of S. Rupsha Mitra’s poems is “At Haridwar Ghat.” It captures a tiny moment in time, while also holding up to the light monu­mental things such as longing, cele­bration, and loss. Each of the poems in this collection of­fers sensory delights, revealing a love for place and history, and a commitment to close observation not unlike the de­votion of a disciple."

— Sayantani Dasgupta, Author of Women Who Misbehave

"Rupsha’s poetry gives many compelling insights into the in­terplay between a universe of energies and our world’s tangible form. She captures well the ways in which we grapple with meaning, contend with spirituality, and jour­ney towards the Truth. Rupsha offers us a careful, intricate approach to the role that time plays in our ex­perience of the senses and of memory. Her images are perfect snap­shots that keep us won­dering about how the material world shadows the realm of feeling and thought."

— David Thibeault, Author of Made in California

"Humanity is ever-present in the writing of S. Rupsha, who frames each of the notions she examines within rich histo­rical and social con­texts. In crafting her imagery, Rupsha al­ways maintains a balance as she feeds the senses. We can practically hear and smell the rooms that she describes and see the events that unfold be­fore us. Even from a distance, these poems allow us to recognize universal anxieties and facets of humanity."

— Karl Houghton, Creator of Houghton & Mackay