Three sections — Unspoken Beginnings, Distance and Longing, Memory and Belonging
Author
Seemal Pervaiz
A Pakistani writer, poet and student of English Language and Linguistics whose work explores love, loss, healing, and the emotions that remain unspoken.
The book
A Promise Made on 9th October
A Promise Made on 9th October is a debut collection of poetry and reflective prose that explores the quiet landscapes of the human heart. Through themes of love, longing, grief, healing, faith, and self-discovery, the collection invites readers into moments of vulnerability that are both deeply personal and universally familiar.
Interwoven with original illustrations, the book offers an immersive reading experience where words and visuals complement one another. Rather than presenting isolated poems, the collection unfolds as an emotional journey, allowing each section to build upon the last with intention and quiet reflection.
At its core, this book is an exploration of what it means to love, to lose, to endure, and ultimately, to find peace.
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The themes
What this book is about .
Seventeen original hand-drawn illustrations, one facing each poem
English verse alongside Urdu couplets, with the translations beside them
A letter to the one who owes every piece of this book
Grief, faith, and the quiet courage of beginning again
Behind The Book
About the Author
Seemal Pervaiz is a Pakistani writer, poet, and student of English Language and Linguistics with a deep passion for literature and storytelling. Her work explores themes of love, loss, healing, faith, and the quiet emotions that often remain unspoken yet profoundly shape the human experience.
Her writing has appeared in several anthologies and literary publications. Through poetry and prose, she seeks to create work that resonates with readers long after the final page.
A Promise Made on 9th October is her debut solo collection.
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