“I deeply enjoyed reading the profound poems in this book. The words of wisdom that are so masterfully orchestrated take you to a place for reflection. Solitude and stillness are ever more necessary in the times that we are bombarded with "noise" and the poems in this book illustrate that in a beautiful lyrical way. A very good read for those who appreciate solitude and also for those who are … [Read more...] about Zhalen
Alana
“Some stunning images! My favourite poem in this collection is "Where are you from?" Such a short, spare, unusual, and striking poem. "I'm from the globe of floating plates"--love the sounds and rhythm. These poems are wonderfully lyrical, and it's clear that they come from some deep personal work. I hope this collection finds more readers who are ready to engage with their own stillness and … [Read more...] about Alana
Ruby
“Such a beautiful collection of poems. Every single poem has been relevant on different days. I love the depth these bring and how Bassiri demonstrates her artistic talents and creativity in every word. Great reminders while in the search for more and for embracing change and remaining present. Highly recommend. “ … [Read more...] about Ruby
Veronica Loat
“In February 2018, our service club engaged Mehrnaz Bassiri to address sixty Grade 7 girls about how to prepare for the academic challenges of high school. We foolishly assumed that the girls would find it difficult to concentrate for any length of time on such a dry topic. We could not have been more wrong! From the minute she began, Mehrnaz captivated the girls’ attention with her simple yet … [Read more...] about Veronica Loat
Nathan O’Hara
Mehrnaz brings a passion and professionalism that stands out. I had the privilege to work with Mehrnaz in preparation for a TEDx talk; it was evident early in our work that she is prepared and interested in ensuring audiences will have the best chance to grasp the 'idea'. Unlike other professional speakers who are convinced their talk is 'complete', Mehrnaz asked questions to receive honest, … [Read more...] about Nathan O’Hara
