1 God

Congratulations on all of your personal accomplishments. They are impressive. Your poetry is finely constucted, flows beautifully and is a pleasure to read. Backed.

Andrew Burans
The Reluctant Warrior: The Beginning

Hi Nikhil,

MAGNIFICENT!

I'm reminded of the Bhagavad Gita and the Tao Te Ching and other great poetic works which recognise the intrinsic unity of God and nature.

Aum

Barry

Little Krisna and the Bihar Boys

Very illuminating and enchanting.

Backed with pleasure

Dear Nikhil, I love that "there is one God & we shall worship Him with all our heart, soul, strength, & mind." :) Thanks you for sharing your worship of God in poetry. :) Before I began to read your book, I was prepared by your recap/pitch,which was very well done. :) Your story is good because you create interest by having short paragraphs & lots of dialogue, which makes me want to keep reading to find out what's going to happen next. I'm "backing" your book: When you back a book, it only improves the ranking of that book, not yours. However, the author whose book you are backing may decide to back your book also, in which case yes, your ranking would be improved...authonomy. :) Please "back" my TWO memoir books, "He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not" & my completed memoir unedited version? "Tell Me True Love Stories," which tells at the end, my illness now & 6th abusive marriage." Thanks, Susie :)
p.s. Remember: Every time you place a book on your bookshelf, your recommendation pushes the book up the rankings. And while that book sits on your bookshelf, your reputation as a talent spotter increases depending on how well that book performs. :)

Welcome aboard, Nikhil. This website will improve your writing craft, if you allow it. You have to think of your pitches as your sales tool to grab the casual reader's eyes. The short pitch works. With the long pitch, break it down into smaller paragraphs so it reads faster. Perfecting your pitches is how you climb in ranking to gather more exposure and comments to better your novel. The writing is good so I am SHELVING you.

Though I have been a very active member for over a year, I can still use your comments on my book when you get the chance. Every little bit helps. Cheers!

JC
The Obergemau Key

ONE GOD
This is both an interesting and inspiring collection of poems. I read the first one (good series of contrasts with the final “there is only one god”); the one asking for one more chance (interesting uses for wealth) and the one about life being omnipotent (an interesting list of all the things that life is). Your wide imagination and attention to details around you shows through in all of these. I’m adding this to my shelf. Burgio (Grain of Salt).

Backed!

Let's get this book to the ED!!!

I skipped around and read 5 or 6 and they were interesting, different for me, but interesting. We write from quite the opposite side of the spectrum but as the words leave the paper we hope our readers embrace their meaning. If you find time to read a few of mine and comment I would appreciate your cruitique. Don

I read the first poem. It is interesting. I think the repetition of the small words is overdone, but your style seems to run toward longer poem in general. I'm not used to seeing words like "there were" repeated several times in a single poem. I can see this working in a shorter poem, where the phrase is repeated only two or maybe three times for effect. But you repeat it twenty-two or twenty-three times and the effect is, I think, to cause the reader to start skimming. The same goes for "some where" and "while some where"

I wasn't sure why your last stanza switched to the different names for God. And I did not know what the phrase "from centuries unprecedented" was supposed to convey. I know you have developed a certain style, obviously, but for me, I have to search through a lot of words in one of your poems in order to find a striking phrase or image.

There's nothing more subjective than poetry and I'm sure many here would not agree with me. I wish you luck.

Hi Nikhil

I can't crit this- way above me, I'm afraid. So, impression on a personal level. Lyrical, beautiful words (isn't the English language glorious?) and some truly thought-provoking sentences and phrases. I jumped around from poem to poem to garner an overall feel of your work, and every time found myself drawn by a particular turn of phrase...'every dawn blossomed with jubilant hope to symbiotically survive'...to name but ONE.

I cannot match this, but I can support it. Backed.

All the best
Elaina
Gathering of Rain

Hello Nikhil, I have read poem number 5 and, although I found your words more difficult to comprehend in places, by the time I reached the end, I marvelled once again at your insight and the purpose of unity and love which your lines so vividly portray. I wish I had your ability to express my own hopes and fears! My reading is going to be somewhat limited over the next few weeks but I shall continue to come back to your admirable poetry as much as I possibly can.

Hi Nikhil,
I read your first three poems and they get better with each one. I especially liked After Every Devil There Is God. I am going to put you on my shelf until I get some more poems read. I wonder if you would take a look at my book, Antidote for Anxiety. No one has viewed it yet, and I feel you would be sensitive enough to appreciate its message. I also have a youth novel, Call Me Lizzy, that I'd appreciate a comment about.
Thanks,
Mary Wilkinson

Hello Hikhil, I have today read poem number four and continue to be amazed at your beautiful and tantalising use of words. Coupled with this I find your generous and compassionate inclusiveness enheartening in this age of division, suspision and hatred. Keep up the good work, regards, Anne
PS Sadly, although The Apartment began well, I am painfully and for the second time, being reminded that my storylines and style are not to the liking of today's reading public!

Hello Hikhil, I have today read poem number four and continue to be amazed at your beautiful and tantalising use of words. Coupled with this I find your generous and compassionate inclusiveness enheartening in this age of division, suspision and hatred. Keep up the good work, regards, Anne
PS Sadly, although The Apartment began well, I am painfully and for the second time, being reminded that my storylines and style are not to the liking of today's reading public!

Hello Nikhil, I have read your third poem and continue to be in awe of your inspired insight and philosophy of life which I find so attractive and more real than much of the disappointment and despair of the world in which we exist. Oh, if more people could take your words to heart, I know this world would soon become a far better place. I wish I could find more time from my domestic duties to immerse myself in your lyrical and beautiful work. I shall return as soon as I can. In the meantime, all good wishes for the success you so well deserve. Anne

Dear Nikhil, Now I have read your second poem and I am amazed at the command of the English language shown in your work. As a Christian (I am a Catholic!) I, also, find that I can relate totally with your message and the beautiful way in which you present it. Sad as I am that your work does not appear, at this stage, to be valued by many, I feel, nevertheless, that what you seek to do, to portray, in your poetry, more than compensates for it's seeming lack of success; to me, not surprising in this Godless, materialistic age! Please keep writing; I shall keep reading as much as time allows. Thank you, Anne

Dear Nikhil, I have read the rest of your first poem and have been fascinated by the way your have so encapsulated the differences between what is good and right in the world and what is not. I do not have much time to spend on the site but I shall read as much of your work as I can, when I can. As a God-fearing (I prefer to think of it as God-loving!) person I am full of admiration of your approach. I hope you are encouraged to continue your writing by the comments on authonomy. Good wishes, Anne

Dear Nikhil, I have managed to find a few moments to look into your work and I am 'converted' - if this the correct term to use in this connection. I find your comparisons in your first chapter fascinating and very relevant. Although I have not this morning time to read it all, I shall certainly return as soon as I can. Thank you and good luck. Good wishes, Anne (wright)

Hello Nikhil, I have added your book to my watchlist and, although I don't have much time to spend on the website, I am very interested in your description of the book and shall take a look at it as soon as I can. Anne (Wright)

Hi Nikhal.

Your poems are easy to digest and your metaphors are logical. Your messages respond to current issues and cause one to evaluate his level of compassion. My favorite of your first three is, After Every Devil There is God. It is the most inspirational and carries the strongest emotions for me. Great with repetitions and optimistic endings.

On my shelf. Good luck.

Janet Marie - Spirit Prisoners.

oh this is beautiful. thank you

on my watchlist to spend time with this night.

Hello,
Thank you for your invitation to befriend which I have decided to not take up. You appear to be obessed with something called god - I do not do god therefore your theme is of no interest to me. With regard to your work, I did look at the first 2 poems in 1God because I am very interested in literature. I found that there are some phrases which feel pleasant to roll around the mouth but I was completely put off by the fact that most of your phrases are non-sensical. Despite the fact that poetry can be off the wall, I didn't get the feeling that this is what you were aiming for. It still has to make sense, even if you are leaving room for individual interpretation - to me it just seems like a lot of words put together because they sound nice not because there is any structure or sense to them. I also find the repetitiveness to be a childish feature - this is the sort of thing that children like, adults tend to prefer variety. If anything, the text is off-putting - if there is no sense to the words, how can there be any 'truth' in them. Annemarie

Hello Nikhil,

Thank you for befriending me, although I’m not quite sure why. A number of people on here seem to have sent invites to all and sundry. However, as you have, I am reading some of your verses. Judging by their tone, my long story on here would not appeal to you, however, if you would like to reciprocate, I also have two collections of short stories and it’s possible you might find something in them that you like. I am not looking for votes, so please yourself.
To your poetry:
I like these lines:
‘ … placid reflections of the serene night,’
‘ … as fortified as raw iron,’
I like this concept of the One god, however we refer to Him.
‘After … ‘ is soothing and reassuring.
I am impressed with these that I have read – admittedly only the first five of this one book, although I have the feeling you have not really done yourself a favour posting them on this site.
The words are beautiful, Nikhil, as are the sentiments and beliefs behind them. I am writing these comments without looking at the others, so may be repeating what you’ve already been told.
Regards and good luck with these; you are very prolific,

hello Nikhil,
I'll read some of these, although they don't look like poetry as I learned poetry - which is not to say they are not poetry. The words look to be well put together, so I'll be back to tell you what I think.
Regards,

Nikhil,
Great !! Lovely poems.... each of them brimming with love and shinning with spirituality.
I am grateful that you included me among your friends.
Keep it up.

Abdullah Khan

Hello Nikhel Parekha,

I've accepted your 'Friend' invitation and have bookshelved 1God - religious connotations aside, I've given shelf space because your poetry brings the beauty of Mother Nature to the fore while reminding us of mans' presence and human brutality upon this planet. Wonderful poetry and one can see the spirituality from within.

Like a beautiful and uplifting song.

Good luck.

Julie

What lovely poetry you have here Nikhil. The ideas behind it are uplifting and powerful, but most of all thought-provoking. I'd definitely encourage you to push it as much as possible and to keep penning these beautiful poems.
Good luck with them!
Gillian

Hi Nikhil,
You are an undescribable Piece of intellect fuctioning in a piece of clay called the human body. I started your book again last night and read from chapter 1 to 5 of the most educative and corrective poetry of our time. What I've just read cut across all borders and barriers of religions, races and intellects, it is a must read and need book for families and societies. This creativity need to be showcased in a conference or something to make people be aware of who they are in this planet earth. Permit to say, your hand has a writing magic pen which carries along your poems wth images and true messages. I will continue tonight may be by tomorrow I will deliver again. All the best.

Sir, your poems are profound and mesmerizing. I found your picture on Elijah's page and decided to see what you wrote. After reading a number of poems in 1 God, your strong beliefs regarding unity and cooperation, via one Divine Spirit is a driving force in your life. Each line had its own power and the poetry contains numerous images/messages that many will embrace and other will challenge. I'd like to get back to your other books when time permits, as it appears they are also regarding subject matter dear to my heart. Thank you for sharing your thoughts passionately and powerfully. Oh, I loved the line in poem #5 or 6 that starts: Favorite Mantra:...celestially coalescing every caste, creed, color, tribe; into a breath of unconquerably regale oneness. May it come true and may the Higher Power continue to bless you with limitless sacrosanct light of truth.
On a lighter note, I love your intro and list of best books. Interesting that they seem to correspond with the titles you offer lucky readers. ;) Toby

Hello Nikhil, what an enormous amount of poetry, such a wonder of the mind. It will take some time to read through all these - I'll probably have to come back as a ghost to complete them. Thanks for offering your hand in friendship, it is very kind.
After every devil there is God - 6th line from bottom ---
After every hell exiting on this globe; ----- do you mean 'existing' or '....hell exiting this globe'
I'll be back to read more later, Jim

Okay, Nickhil, I suppose we can do that.

However, it's nice to now see your support of other works on Authonomy. I am sure the authors of the books you have supported will be pleased to know you value their work.

best
anne

HI Nickhil, welcome to authonomy.

You may not know, but this site is mainly for writers to interact and offer their comments on other's work, with a general view to making our pieces better.

You are not meant to put your own book on your bookshelf. You're supposed to pick other authors' work that you like, and put them there instead. It's all about helping each other.

The forums are used for sharing information, tips about writing, and general chat.

best
anne

My goodness, what an excellent and varied selection of books on your shelf!

Somehow Nikhil, I think you are missing the point of Authonomy.

Nikhil, with interest in what I read, I deemed it necessary to watchlist your book immediately. And I will keep a close eye to it until I consume it all. Good luck.

Hi Nikhil,
Very glad to open this fabulous gift of the enlightened mind. I have actually read just chapter 1 and its very attracting, appealing and splendid. Will continue later.