“Sea Of Floating Paperballs” – A Tender Chronicle of Love, Loss, and the Resilience of the Heart
In Sea Of Floating Paperballs, Sailee Ghane invites readers into a world both intimate and universal—a collection of poems that speaks to the fragile yet enduring power of love. Winner of the 21st Century Emily Dickinson Award, this book is a poetic unfolding of emotions that have evolved over time, tracing the poet’s journey from her formative college days to the depths of present-day introspection.
Every poem in this collection feels like a paper boat cast into an infinite sea—some carrying joy, others sorrow, but all made from the same fabric of human vulnerability and hope. Sailee explores themes of heartbreak and healing, of cherished memories and unspoken farewells, yet she does so with a grace that uplifts rather than weighs down. There is no melodrama here—only truth, observed through the gentle lens of time.
She writes, “Even in the fragility of love, there is a strength that transcends time, a beauty that defies loss, and a promise that the heart, though broken, will always beat again.” This line perfectly captures the emotional cadence of the book. Her voice is calm yet cutting, soft yet strong, always seeking to connect rather than impress.
For Sailee, poetry has been a lifelong companion. “These poems began in moments of quiet during my college years,” she reflects, “and they’ve grown with me—evolving as I did, capturing feelings I couldn’t say aloud.” In many ways, her collection is a time capsule of emotional truths—small notes to the self, folded and floated into the unknown, now returned to the world through print.
What sets Sailee apart is her ability to observe emotions with precision and compassion. Her metaphors are simple but arresting, her lines clear but profound. In a world that often rushes past pain or drowns it in noise, Sea Of Floating Paperballs asks readers to pause, breathe, and listen—to themselves and to one another.
This is poetry that does not demand attention, but quietly earns it. It speaks to those navigating love, grief, healing, or simply the chaos of growing up. With this collection, Sailee Ghane affirms her place among a new generation of poets whose work resonates deeply, not because it is loud, but because it is honest.
📖 Book Title: Sea Of Floating Paperballs
🏆 Award: 21st Century Emily Dickinson Award
📍 From: Pune, India
📷 Instagram: @Sailee_2.0
