Perera turns language over, revealing such startling turns of phrase as this which likens reading a poem to ‘running your fingers along the walls of her womb’. Variation A dissects the poet’s mind and the toil of writing in a voice that is sharp and unflinching, often self-deprecating. I loved being tossed through the vivid, impressionistic Entrée poems that evoke a visceral sense of place and the physical world, and then guided through the beautifully wry meditations on motherhood in Adagio. Each movement / section sparks with a different aspect of life and each is distinct in rhythm and tone. 'Indrani Perera’s pas de deux takes the reader on a dance from the very first page. ~ David Munro author of Wearing My Father’s Hat With themes that range from motherhood to the poetic process itself (and more), Indrani questions and observes herself and the world around her with humour, passion, and perspicacity.' The simple but beautiful cover-design of the birds in flight is a delightful hint and mirror of the work presented inside. 'pas de deux offers a diverse and rich collection of poetry. Here's what they are saying about Indrani Perera's books.
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