Landfall

These poems radiate light from countless stars, with the poet as witness to realms of earth, otherworld, and underworld. As he traverses time and landscapes, he hears nightly news, bird songs, wild creatures' calls, and echoes of lost civilizations. Keki Daruwalla masterfully narrates myths in surprising voices, blending irreverent imagination with his unique linguistic heresy.

A titan of South Asian English poetry, Daruwalla's works have captivated generations with their power, irony, and recent poignant depth. His responsiveness to nature and language's immediacy shine in this remarkable collection, spanning five years, including his COVID-19 infection and the creation of the epic 'The Night Attendant'.

This collection reaffirms Daruwalla's status as a colossus and original in Indian poetry.