Hailing from Indian roots, Ritesh S Nigam presently resides amidst the verdant
tranquillity of Earley, a charming suburb in Berkshire, England.
In the throes of a mental health crisis marked by suicidal thoughts in 2017, he discovered
a beacon of inspiration within Ernest Hemingway's succinct six-word stories, culminating
in a single night's creation of fifty profound narratives. This cathartic endeavour evolved
into a crowd-funded anthology of these compelling micro-stories, garnering recognition in
local media and literary circles.
As the world grappled with the pandemic, Nigam discovered solace in
poetry, ultimately cultivating his signature style known as Link Poetry - a derivative of
loop poetry, now his exclusive medium of poetic expression.
To write link poetry is to connect.
Connect each line, last word to first.
First comes from last and that's it.
...
With pessimism, I would not have survived,
Survived the days that grew long and dark.
Dark nights and cold days taught me well,
Well enough to make me believe in good.
...
She could hear the soothing sweet sounds,
Sounds of muffled giggles, coming round the corner,
Corner so epic, glamorized by high ceiling, and glass walls.
Walls that glittered with polish, and the morning light.
...