I started to write poetry at the age of eleven and I have continued to do so for decades till today, having survived both breast cancer and the pandemic.
A few years ago, aging and a gradual and sudden worsening of my physiological condition hit me very hard. I thought I would give up poetry and writing altogether and seek refuge in gardening.
Poetry called me. I attended the Jaipur Literary Festival 2025 with my son Toshu . He followed me out of love.
I realized how a fortunate mother I was when I slipped and fell under the shower and Toshu rushed to my rescue. Diagnosed with severe injuries in the right shoulder, I spent the rest of my stay in Jaipur in a hotel room bed with a quill and with the passion of my life, my poetry.
Reading loud from my book of short poems Leaves cc. Anita Bacha.
Many thanks for spending some of your precious time with me, dear friends and readers.
I’m glad to share with you the feature and promotion of my work by Jocelyn Kay, editor and curator of Edge of Humanity Magazine in their New Year 2025 first issue
LEAVES, A Collection of Haiku, Senryu and Tanka Poems was released in July 2024. It immediately gained a lot of popularity in Kindle Amazon and readers started to purchase the paperback, the kindle and to read for free. I was happy. Readers believe in me and in my work.
At the same time, I was sad. Amazon is not available in my birth country, Mauritius. The only thing I could do was to bring LEAVES to my faithful audience in Mauritius. I did.
Organized in a jiffy, the main hall of Mauritius Gymkhana Club was booked for Wednesday 04 2024. The books were expected to arrive from U.S.A by special delivery on Tuesday 03. Invitations were sent.
The Big Day arrived in a flash.
The hall was packed with keen, enthusiastic guests and my followers on social media.
Welcome address by Mr. Yogen Bacha, Master of Ceremony and laudable words about me, the author and, about LEAVES, my book were a terrific start for the evening. Quote-
‘Leaves’ is a poetic exploration of Nature, seasons and the human experience, blending haiku, senryu and tanka to create a vibrant tapestry of emotion and imagery. This collection is a tribute to the beauty of life’s fleeting moments and a testament to Mrs. Bacha’s mastery of poetic expression.
My colleague at The Bar, Mridula , Govind Nagi, Mr. Mauritius 2024 and others read poems from LEAVES. Applause filled my ears.
Last I picked up the mic to address the audience.
It was a rather long speech interlaced by recital of tanka poems by me.
I have chosen a few excerpts from my speech that may interest you, my dear friends-
‘I started the project of writing a second collection of short poems after the resounding success of my debut anthology of haiku, ‘PINK MOON’. However, the journey was filled with moments of doubts, tiredness, sleepless nights and health problems.’
‘LEAVES is a collection of haiku, senryu and tanka poems that I wrote during the past two years. It is more than just an anthology of short poems of Japanese style in English to me. It’s an expression of thanks to Mother Nature. Leaves come and go similar to the cycle of life and death.’
‘It’s a reflection of the human spirit, our capacity for resilience and, the power of hope in the darkest times.’
‘My readers, both longtime fans and those just discovering my work, this book is for you. Your views, likes, messages and support on the social media, WordPress, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter have fueled my passion to write. I hope LEAVES resonates with you and perhaps offers you a new perspective of life challenges just as I have left a piece of myself in every word.
I am signing off with these words ‘This is my last book’.
Anita Bacha
Master of Ceremony, Mr. Yogen Bacha ,F.C.ALaunch of the book Recitals of Short Poems Book signing for Barrister Mridula Cheereemoony
Par excellence , a major travel destination, Frankfurt entices the biggest books celebration; The content literary oriented will find displayed, Poetry,classics,horror on shelves neatly arranged; My flight on British Airways was booked, A voracious bookworm was hooked; I have to make it to Frankfurt Buchmesse; I hazily jump out of bed, rush … rush, The alarm of my IPhone rings too late, I am in the kitchen sipping hot chocolate, Half asleep in my pyjamas, on the toilet seat, I compose and send an illustrated tweet; Shampoo and body wash under the hot shower, Up the stairs I climb to switch off the timer; So many little but significant things to remember, When leaving home deserted,mid- October; A brand new fire linen, voile, white shirt, A stylish,pleated black cotton skirt; Colorful leg warmers and thermal socks, Ouch! the thermal pants pinch my buttocks; I have radiant, energetic, youthful looks, I am totally and absolutely obsessed with books; Trendy in knee high, leather boots, Matching jacket and a satchel of books; I drive with zeal to Heathrow Terminal 5, My mind set on catching the early morning flight.
Anita Bacha
Frankfurter Buchmesse 2024 is branding a powerful motto- FBF 2024. Is Reading. Read, Reflect,Relate I am at FBF 2024 to discover new books and to meet publishers. It’s my second visit. A few years ago, my book, Soul Poetry published by Partridge was exhibited by Combined Books Exhibit at FBF. For more catchy poems to read, reflect and relate, please check out
solitary hawk soaring as white clouds – in sterling blue sky
As far as I know it is a blessing to see a hawk.
It is also believed by many that the hawk is a messenger bird. Usually when we see a hawk it means to pay attention because a message is coming to you. Hawks represent clear sightedness, being observant, our far memory and guardianship. They also bring courage, wisdom, illumination, creativity and truth. Hawks give us the ability to see the larger picture of life.( source Google) .
Anita Bacha 