Category: Reflections/Essays

Book Review : Nothing Matters by Biswajit Mishra

15 May 2026 / aswordsfly.com / 4 Comments

Nothing Matters

a book of haiku

and micro poems

Book Details

Written by: Biswajit Mishra

Press: NUN PROPHET PRESS

ISBN: 9798258482242

Cover art by: Dr. Sukanya Neupane

Reviewed by: Bhawana Rathore

Nothing Matters is a collection of profound, introspective yet witty haiku and micro poems.

Through its experimental, philosophical approach and slice-of-life haiku, the book opens the door to layers of the mind where you find yourself observing thoughts as they arise and pass with each page turn, with each poem.

Throughout it’s entirety, Biswajit uses striking, vivid imagery and subtle play of words to paint the human experiences with such nuance that as a reader you find yourself in alignment with your own emotions.

An Attempt at Understanding Life: Between Doubt and Direction

9 November 2024 / aswordsfly.com

I think, at some point in life, every person must have felt, “Why I am even doing this, for who, for what, at what cost, what is the meaning of all this, am I even on the right path, is this even meant for me, am I even capable ? ” etc, etc.

And these are some genuine questions, something that can not be brushed off by saying it’s just mind-talking.

As our entire existence is based on these thoughts, it’s the core of our thinking that guides us in a direction, towards taking action.

Looking at the sky after the rain

3 September 2024 / aswordsfly.com

There is something absolutely magical about looking up at the sky after the rain. Everything seems so fresh, beautiful, and vibrant, and the tranquility that comes after a downpour cannot be described in words.

Welcome silence amidst the chaos !

14 March 2024 / aswordsfly.com

Pause and. . .

Listen closely !

What do you hear? Is it a bird? T.V. , radio maybe !

Is it the distant sound of a train, or somebody talking on phone ! Or the sound of breeze, a vehicle passing by, or just random little noises?

How to make a vision board for 2026 (for absolute beginners)

19 December 2023 / aswordsfly.com

We can’t deny the fact that majority of our thoughts actually dictates our most of the life.

So keeping a track of them, with the habit of journaling helps tremendously to stay afloat and not drown in it all.

Taking a step further in search of some more clarity towards our goals and dreams, vision boards are one of the excellent tool.

30 poems from my 30 days poetry challenge

11 December 2023 / aswordsfly.com

Hello there, as mentioned in my previous post, I did a little poetry challenge in order to continue my writing in fun way. And now, here I am sharing the result of the little venture of thirty days writing challenge.

So, relax a bit and enjoy the poetry (I’m already assuming you gonna enjoy this 🙂 )

I did a 30 days poetry writing challenge

11 December 2023 / aswordsfly.com

The first half of 2023 was just plain empty in terms of writing. Because of work, I couldn’t write and also, there was a major writer’s block (yeah, that happens) 🙂

So after getting a chance to travel in May and June, I found my creativity back and started writing again. Although, didn’t publish many haiku/senryu. Well, I mostly write haiku poetry and in awe of this art. I wrote lot of poems and enjoyed the journey.

How to find meaning in life?

6 August 2023 / aswordsfly.com

As a human, our life is a great story, sad, happy, calm, chaotic, you name it. We are full of emotions and our life is weaved by all these experiences.

Indeed, it gets overwhelming. And sometimes it might start feeling meaningless as well.