This is an invaluable book for those who are interested in modern poetry and particularly, modern Indian writing in English. The Thirty-one poems in this collection are representative of the best wok of Kamala Das. Her theme is physical love; her medium, free verse. Her writing is intensely lyrical-sometimes soft and musical, sometimes with a bitter edge to it. Its unpretentious brilliance is revealed in strong yet subtle imagery, and the natural and autobiographical tone heightens its poignancy.