Life, we say, is a grand theatrical production. But this performance feels more like a chaotic dress rehearsal gone awry. The script is a jumble of clichés, borrowing from tired tropes, leaving the audience yawning. And the actors? A stumbling crew, delivering lines with all the grace of a newborn giraffe on roller skates. The audience, ever critical, demands perfection yet contributes nothing. And so, the play stumbles on, performed by inept actors for an unappreciative crowd.

Anas Sadan is a poet, essayist, and storyteller, born in 2010 in the countryside of Netrakona, Bangladesh. He spent his childhood running through the jungles and wandering along the banks of the Mogra River, which shaped his imagination and voice as a writer. He finds joy in losing himself in reflections on the world’s complexities and contradictions. Thy Black Wings is an outpouring of his deepest emotions, a work he holds dear, honouring the memory of his late grandfather who always dreamed of his success. Anas Sadan is currently a student in the 10th grade.

Customer Reviews

5.0

9 reviews

Ahsan Mamun

“Thy Black Wings” a poetry, clustering a total of 37 poems is an embryonic step and literary creation of ‘Anas Sadan’, a teenage boy of 15 living in the midst of conventional rusticity. He has shown a highly remarkable talent and sensitivity through his poetry Thy Black Wings. Despite his young age, his work reflects a deep sense of far reaching observation, connection and imagination. All the poems included here, carry powerful themes and catchy thoughts. Some poems revolve around love, fascination, fancy, struggle, fear, possibility and the hidden strength within darkness. By choosing the symbolic image of “Black Wings,” Anas successfully conveys the idea that even in sorrow or uncertainty, there exists a force that moves us forward. Every man cherishes the driving power undoubtedly to survive his existence yet he has the backwardness and drawbacks. Through this imagery, Anas seems to suggest that darkness is not only a burden but also a source of movement and transformation. The language of the poetry is simple but evocative. It reveals the poet’s ability to blend innocence with profound thoughts. The poetry allows readers to interpret the poems in multiple ways whether as a personal battle, a universal truth or a reflection on life’s challenges. Such layered meanings are quite impressive for all ages. To me, poems like ‘Something to Say’, Ever-Yearning Heart’, ‘Findings’, ‘Soul Matters’, ‘Gangster's Paradise’, ‘Hopes in Dark’, and ‘War's Bitter Wine’ are much more engaging and subtle to engulf the readers’ mind. Moreover, the rhythm of the verses and use of literary devices create and generate a gentle flow which makes the poem pleasing to read. Overall, Thy Black Wings is a promising piece of poetry that demonstrates Anas Sadan’s creative potential. With time and experience, he is likely to emerge as a gifted poet. Sooth to say, poetry has no boundary. So, as a young poet, Anas still has room for growth. To sum up, ‘Thy Black Wings’ is an impressive attempt by a budding writer. It shows that Anas Sadan has the promise of becoming a thoughtful and creative poet in the near future. Also, I am acknowledged to ‘Austin Macauley Publishers’ for making a tender dream successful by extending their hands and pushing up Anas Sadan as a poet. Regards. By Ahsan Mamun Graduated and post graduated in English Literature and Linguistics. An English Teacher of a Highschool(Grade 6-10)