Cleverfox Publishing is pleased to announce the release of Waves, a debut poetry collection by Sowmya Modhumpuram. Thoughtful, intimate, and deeply humane, Waves invites readers into a world where emotions are not buried but gently observed — rising and falling like the tides that inspire its pages.
About the Book
Waves is a reflective collection of poetry that explores the many emotions that move through our lives like tides. Through its pages, Sowmya Modhumpuram captures moments of questioning, longing, hope, love, anger, heartbreak, and quiet reflection, presenting them as waves that rise and fall through everyday experiences.
Each piece in the collection invites the reader into a thoughtful and intimate space where emotions are not hidden but gently observed. Through simple yet expressive language, the poems explore the beauty and complexity of feeling deeply. Some poems feel like conversations with the self, while others reflect the universal experiences of connection, vulnerability, loss, healing, faith, and personal growth.
A significant portion of the collection dwells in the depths of heartbreak and sadness. These poems hold the ache of love that could not stay, the silence that follows unanswered questions, and the quiet grief of letting go. Rather than dramatising pain, they sit with it — allowing readers to feel seen in their own moments of sorrow and emotional unravelling.
Inspired by the natural rhythm of waves, the collection reflects how emotions shift throughout our days and phases of life. At times they are calm and peaceful; at other moments, intense and overwhelming. Yet every wave carries meaning, shaping how we understand ourselves and the world.
Waves is a gentle companion for readers who appreciate thoughtful poetry and reflective writing — offering a space to slow down, feel deeply, and embrace every emotion.
“Emotions rise, emotions fall, like waves that shape our every day.”
About the Author
Sowmya Modhumpuram is a 27-year-old writer, poet, and stylist from Mancherial, India, with a deep love for literature and the power of words. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, blending her academic background with a strong and distinctive creative voice.
She began writing poetry at the age of 19, discovering early on that writing could become a quiet companion through every phase of life. For her, words are not merely a form of expression but a way of understanding emotions, people, and the world around her.
An avid reader, Sowmya draws inspiration from literature, poetry, and the many stories that shape human experience. Her writing often explores emotions, relationships, faith, and the inner landscapes people carry within themselves. Themes of love, heartbreak, healing, and self-discovery are deeply woven into her work.
Alongside her literary pursuits, Sowmya works in fashion and styling, exploring creativity through personal style and visual storytelling. Her work and creative journey can be followed on Instagram at @sthithapraghya and @stylingbysowmyamodhumpuram.
When she is not reading or writing, she enjoys playing the guitar, finding in music another gentle way to connect with emotion and creativity. Through her work and words, Sowmya continues to celebrate expression in all its forms, creating pieces that resonate deeply and linger softly.
