The Choir I Conduct is a poignant debut poetry collection by Kenlumzailie Michui that invites readers into the deeply personal landscapes of memory, emotion, and self-discovery. Blending reflections on childhood, family, nature, love, loss, and the unseen struggles of the mind, the collection reads like an intimate diary of thoughts and experiences. Through a variety of poetic forms—including…Show more
The Choir I Conduct is a poignant debut poetry collection by Kenlumzailie Michui that invites readers into the deeply personal landscapes of memory, emotion, and self-discovery. Blending reflections on childhood, family, nature, love, loss, and the unseen struggles of the mind, the collection reads like an intimate diary of thoughts and experiences.
Through a variety of poetic forms—including acrostic poems, sonnets, blank verse, and free verse—Michui explores the complexities of growing up, confronting reality, and navigating grief, hope, and change. Her poems are enriched by vivid imagery, lyrical language, and inventive poetic devices that bring everyday moments and inner emotions to life.
Rooted in her experiences yet universal in its appeal, The Choir I Conduct introduces a fresh literary voice from Nagaland, offering readers a heartfelt and reflective journey through the harmonies and dissonances of the human experience.