"It was a wonderful experience interacting with you and appreciate the way you have planned and executed the whole publication process within the agreed timelines.”
Subrat SaurabhAuthor of Kuch Woh PalThough Where I Begin is an anthology of twenty-five standalone poems, it is, in a way, a composite volume. Every poem has, admittedly, a life of its own with a unique frequency and luminosity. These poems, with their honesty of emotions and lucidity of expression, share their heartbeats with the reader with a rare intimacy. In the first reading, we come across the persona of the poet as someone who externally conforms to the social norms even as she continuously struggles internally. This subdued yet unmistakable conflict of appearance versus reality is the fuel that enlivens the flame of poetry.
“Sreebala Pottakkat has the grit and conviction to distil her emotional and spiritual journey into good poetry. When post-modern poetry seems to be going after trifles, Sreebala has boldly chosen the themes as solemn as the search for truth.”
– K Jayakumar, IAS officer retired as Chief Secretary, Poet, Former Vice-Chancellor – Malayalam University
Sreebala Pottakkat
Sreebala Pottakkat is an avid learner of the spiritual aspects of life with cultivated interests in acting, singing, sketching and writing. Holding a degree in Computer Science and post-graduation in Public Administration, she attempted a corporate career, which never resonated with her soul. She has great zeal towards finding her own truth by unlearning the layers of conditioning that has been dictated by the social norms across lifetimes. An ardent pluviophile, she resonates with the moods and emotions of nature and people. Her interpretations through poetry are a reflection of the same.
She hails from Manjeri, Kerala and currently resides in UAE with her husband and son.
