Poet and author A R Heena Kouzzer brings a deeply personal perspective to her poetry submission “The Moon I Look Up To: My Home, Still Day One” in Lyrical Muse’s Friendship Day anthology ‘Invisible Strings.’
Heena is a multi-faceted writer with 11 published books to her credit, including ncluding Her Cries and Joys, Echoes and Emotions, Love and Hope, Heart & The Soul, Haikus Unwrapped, It Is Okay To Not Be Okay, அழகு (Petals of Emotions) and Ink & Breath. With a poignant writing style that spans poetry and prose, Heena’s words explores emotions, relationships, hope and the quieter experiences that shape us.
Alongside her work as a writer, Heena is also the founder of Zyraasfashionss, an online start-up, bringing together her creative pursuits with her entrepreneurial journey.
As one of our Editor’s Picks for the anthology, we spoke to Heena about the inspiration behind her contribution, what draws her to poetry and writing, her creative process, and what it means to keep returning to the page.
Read our Q&A below!
Tell me a bit about what inspired your submission to our Friendship Day anthology?
When I first heard about this anthology, I was super excited to give it a try and articulate all of my thoughts of my best friend. I’m elated that I was able to pen down a poem for my best friend to be published in the anthology. Something about my number one being made immortal feels surreal, and I’m grateful for the opportunity.
What style of poetry are you most drawn to and why?
Haiku, because in just three lines, we get a wholesome feeling, where it feels like home. I genuinely love playing with words and creating art with them, and haikus allow that!
Take me through your process. When you interpret a prompt, what’s the first step as you start putting your thoughts down?
When I get a prompt, all I seek is to be the receiver. How would they endure my poetry? And I make sure to make peace with everything I write as long as it resonates with my readers.
What styles of writing would you most like to experiment with in the future?
Themed articles and short stories. I will probably be experimenting with these genres in the near future.
Finally, what does writing mean to you?
Writing means home. It’s where I’m at peace. I feel whole when I start to write, the words just flow through me, and the harmony holds me closer. I am forever grateful that art chose me, and the goal is to make art immortal in my existence.
You can read her piece, along with the rest of the anthology, in our Friendship Day Anthology, Invisible Strings, on Google Play.
Written & Edited By Malvika Padin & Khushboo Malhotra
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