Meenakshi Barik

Metaphors in Overdrive is a heartfelt collection of modern poetry that explores the many shades of love, its warmth, its ache, and its quiet hope. Through simple, uneven lines and vivid metaphors, I invite readers into a world where emotions are raw, honest, and deeply relatable.

Inspired by the sunflower, a symbol of light, longing, and resilience, these poems capture the beauty of loving and losing, of holding on and letting go. Each page is a small universe: sometimes bright and comforting, sometimes shadowed by longing, always true to the heart’s experience.

This book is not meant to be read in order. Open to any page and let the words find you. Whether you’re searching for comfort, understanding, or a reflection of your own journey, you’ll find pieces of yourself in these verses.

Perfect for fans of contemporary poetry and anyone who has ever loved, lost, or hoped again, Metaphors in Overdrive is a gentle companion for the soul, a reminder that even in darkness, there is always a reason to turn toward the light.