Billed as an assortment of art and poems, One Heart- Many Breaks is a gripping autobiographical collection spanning some 20 tumultuous years in the life of Sandeep Kumar Mishra. A flawless connection between the organic, natural world and the modern, technology driven space surrounding us, Sandeep paints vivid pictures with his heartfelt words. Driven by metaphor, the struggle with such a tech-forward culture is explored with delicacy and unusual grace. The collection is comprised of a group of easily-approachable poems and simple pieces of art organized smartly by themes including World, Nature and Society. No matter what personal trials we may have experienced in our personal lives, between the topics of family burdens and timely current events like Covid-19, One Heart- Many Breaks contains poetry that will speak to all of us.
“I will reconcile with my torpedo dreams, spasmodic heart, unfrequented nights, cantankerous days, jaded body, and harrowed soul.” Words like this really get to the point, and there is no beating around the bush in One Heart- Many Breaks. Sandeep is able to clearly convey his emotions in a way that makes it possible to relate to on a personal level in a variety of circumstances. Societal conventions fail to inhibit the subject matter as Sandeep delves into some highly personal topics. Especially heartbreaking was the section entitled Personal. The art throughout is sparse but pointed, saying almost as much as his words. Looking at intense personal strife from a male viewpoint, Sandeep Kumar Mishra has truly penned a creative work reflective of our times.
