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“Rupa Anand’s book, with its arresting title, To the Edgeless Sky and Back, is about healing and coming to terms with life when faced with that dreaded word – cancer. Writing, says the poet, has brought about a transformation in her and will likewise affect all her readers. A must-have for poets who enjoy Japanese short-form poetry.” — Kala Ramesh, founder and managing editor, haikuKATHA

“This is a stunning collection of poetry beautifully presented that aims to dispel our fear of cancer. Rupa Anand’s surname means happiness and joy in Sanskrit, and this is just what this book gives us. Readers will enjoy its poetry, its joy, and its upbeat nature.” — Alan Summers, founder, Call of the Page

Birds are magical beings. They exude a charm, a mystery, that draws me to them. The first time I spotted a pair of Indian grey hornbills was in 2007, in my little garden, up in the jungle jalebi tree. And I was hooked. The tree vanished in a squall, but the hornbills stayed in the park adjoining my residence. They come, dive, swoop, call, shriek, and toot. They and my other bird pals have sustained and nourished me on this journey. It is an honour to be a part of their lives and only natural that they should grace the cover of this book, so brilliantly illustrated by Annada Menon. — Rupa Anand

Rupa Anand is a spiritual seeker turned poet. She has a BA in English Literature from Lady Shri Ram College, New Delhi. As a breast cancer survivor (2020), she finds solace and strength in Japanese micro poetry. She says, “I hope my poems will put you in touch with the beauty and calm of the natural world.” Her work is regularly featured in national and international journals and anthologies, and has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize and the Touchstone Award. She lives in Delhi with her beloved cats and spends her time writing. She aspires to garden more, travel light, and tune in to birdsong more often.