Straight from the heart
Endowed with an impulse for creative writing, city-based writer Shally Vij has been writing poetry since she was in class 10. She has three books to her name. Her newly published poetry book Spandan is another feather in her cap.
Prominent poet Dr Chandar Trikha was the chief guest at the book release function was held at Press Club. Singer Kanchan Bhalla gave a musical rendition to one of the poems.
Vivek Atray, Ganesh Dutt, Prem Vij and Shally’s parents were amongst the distinguished guests. Shally has penned down her deepest feelings in these meaningful poems. Spandan has poems about home, society and life. Motivational speaker Vivek Atray found Shally’s poems relatable. Variation in the themes was lauded by those present.
Shally shared that writing is a blessing to her and she has carved this talent with regular practice. She has written almost on every topic. She said when she goes through any difficult phase, words start to find their way in to diary and this is how her poems take birth.” Shally’s next book would have poems for children and short stories. — TNS
