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Twenty-Two
This collection of poetry and prose reflects on a year in the life of the author, it depicts spiritual growth in a transition from a caterpillar to a butterfly with carefully articulated anecdotes and imagery of nature, love and healing.
90 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 22, 2022
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About the author
Ekta Somera
3 books12 followersEkta Somera is a South African youth activist, author and founder of Paper Trail Literary Journal. She turns visions into reality on a daily basis, bringing books to life, while living her own dream in the publishing industry. Kindness and humility are the core values that guide her heart. Ekta’s books are titled, Made in Poetry and Twenty-Two, each collection encapsulates her journey as she navigates through the complexities of life. Her latest collection, Social Misfit, both challenges and heals, encouraging readers to fiercely embrace who they are.
Outside the world of books, she’s deeply involved in youth advocacy, especially around youth unemployment. Her insightful opinion pieces on social issues and youth concerns have been widely published, and she has been featured as a panelist on prominent media platforms. Ekta was named among the Mail & Guardian’s 200 Young South Africans in 2022 and she was awarded the Youth Icon Award at the Lotus FM Women of Substance Awards in 2024.
Outside the world of books, she’s deeply involved in youth advocacy, especially around youth unemployment. Her insightful opinion pieces on social issues and youth concerns have been widely published, and she has been featured as a panelist on prominent media platforms. Ekta was named among the Mail & Guardian’s 200 Young South Africans in 2022 and she was awarded the Youth Icon Award at the Lotus FM Women of Substance Awards in 2024.
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July 11, 2022
Twenty - Two and the caterpillar journey to butterfly is a gorgeous collection of poetry. The author took us through her growth. It forces you to sit with certain words for a while, make meaning of what it evoked in you. It's a book I'd like to have around me in quiet moments when I can make note of those beautiful pages of strength and motivation, and also be moved by the pain and suffering one sometimes deals with in life. A reminder that this journey has a lot of hope and beauty weaved through it.
May 22, 2022
Twenty-Two is a stunning collection of poetry and verse, delivered with an original and refreshing voice. Ekta weaves an intricate pattern of loss, discovery and change in every page of Twenty-Two.
It’s divided into two chapters, The Caterpillar and The Butterfly...befitting the coming-of-age theme. And while coming of age typically reflects the changes in one growing up, Ekta's poetry doesn't omit all that remains the same.
The child longing to be an adult, the adult reflecting on past memories, the young adult stuck somewhere in between...this book is about all 3 people.
An Excerpt : "Oh! the wasted years a youth stolen by age stuck in the present with a past that seems like a gift I should return there is nothing left to ponder when you leave it all to burn"
I would recommend this book for all ages!!
It’s divided into two chapters, The Caterpillar and The Butterfly...befitting the coming-of-age theme. And while coming of age typically reflects the changes in one growing up, Ekta's poetry doesn't omit all that remains the same.
The child longing to be an adult, the adult reflecting on past memories, the young adult stuck somewhere in between...this book is about all 3 people.
An Excerpt : "Oh! the wasted years a youth stolen by age stuck in the present with a past that seems like a gift I should return there is nothing left to ponder when you leave it all to burn"
I would recommend this book for all ages!!
May 27, 2022
Twenty-Two is beautifully written. One would think it is penned by someone extremely advanced in years. I’ve flagged pages to re-read so that I can uncover its layers and appreciate the wisdom, emotion and beauty that’s this book has to offer.
February 6, 2025
This is a beautiful book of poetry.
A must read for everyone.
A must read for everyone.
February 3, 2025
A Soul-Stirring Masterpiece
"Twenty-Two" by Ekta Somera is a breathtakingly beautiful collection of poems that will evoke emotions, stir your soul, and leave you breathless. Somera's masterfully crafted prose is a testament to her exceptional skill as a writer.
With each poignant piece, a beacon of hope emerges, illuminating the promise that even in darkness, light is always within reach. This remarkable book is a powerful reminder that healing, solace, and inspiration are always available to us.
"Twenty-Two" is a keepsake book, one that readers will return to again and again, whenever they need to reconnect with their own hearts and souls. It's a must-read for anyone who loves poetry, and a testament to the transformative power of words.
Highly recommended!
"Twenty-Two" by Ekta Somera is a breathtakingly beautiful collection of poems that will evoke emotions, stir your soul, and leave you breathless. Somera's masterfully crafted prose is a testament to her exceptional skill as a writer.
With each poignant piece, a beacon of hope emerges, illuminating the promise that even in darkness, light is always within reach. This remarkable book is a powerful reminder that healing, solace, and inspiration are always available to us.
"Twenty-Two" is a keepsake book, one that readers will return to again and again, whenever they need to reconnect with their own hearts and souls. It's a must-read for anyone who loves poetry, and a testament to the transformative power of words.
Highly recommended!
May 22, 2022
Twenty-Two is a beautifully written book. It's honest and raw. It will creep into your heart and build a home there.
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