A Gathering Of Pebbles

by Air Marshal VK Verma

A Gathering of Pebbles is a collection of poems by Air Marshal VK Verma, popularly known as Charly Verma, that reveal unseen colours in the palette of Life. These poems traverse a very wide emotional spectrum with Love, Life, Time and Aviation occupying maximum space.

A treat for those who enjoy originality of thought and a different style of poetry.

“There may be a poet in all of us but only a few can write poetry. ‘Charly’ Verma, a former fighter pilot, exceptionally, packs in his compilation of mini-poems surprising poetic heft. His short takes on life and its vicissitudes, on flying, on love, companionship, death and old age are affecting. There may be artifice here, contrived wordplay there, but Verma’s compositions in free verse with whimsical punctuation – he favours full stops, often placed after each word, lends his poetry a staccato rhythm, and his contrapuntal thrusts reveal insights into the human condition and, on occasion, depths of understanding of nature.” – Bharat Karnad, National Security Expert, and Famed Author

“Absolutely profound. It just flows. Charly is amazing. Divine.” – Samuel Talari

“Free-flowing, almost like a conversation, written in one continuous train of thought.” – Lalita Mahesh