As a reader who loves poetry, I often look for a connection more than perfect rhymes. Rajmoi Phukan’s “House For My Immortality” gives you exactly that. It feels less like a formal book and more like a long, heartfelt conversation with a friend. The poems cover feelings we all know: the intense longing for a first kiss, the sharp pain of a goodbye, and the quiet hope for a better tomorrow. What makes them special is how honest they are. The poet isn’t trying to be a literary genius; he is just sharing his heart. In one poem, he’s so in love he’s “kissing all the four walls” of his room. In another, a happy love poem suddenly turns sad when someone doesn’t answer the door. That moment is so simple, but it hit me right in the chest. I also enjoyed the little journeys the book takes you on, like the poems written in airports and on planes. These poems mix everyday observations with deep personal thoughts, making the ordinary feel poetic. The language is very easy to understand, which makes the book a quick and comforting read. This collection doesn’t shout its messages; it whispers them. It’s a book that understands the dreams and confusions of being young and in love. If you enjoy poetry that feels real and relatable, that speaks to your own experiences of love, heartbreak, and hope, then this is a wonderful book to pick up. It truly builds a “house” for your emotions, just as the author hoped it would.
