InwardStep Publications

  • Poetry By Cariappa Annaiah

    • Published, 2010
      Published, 2011
      Upcoming in 2020!
      Compendium of volumes I and II
      with each of the 209 poems accompanied by an interpretative illustration by well-known Indian artist Warsha Lath
    2021 Release!
    A third collection of over 130 poems which are further reflections on life, living and relationships, directed at a mature audience. Many address the elephant in the room.
    • Volume I
      Volume II
  • Kudos for the first volume of Truisms — mostly,

    “This slender volume of short poems delivers a smorgasbord of delectable, bite-sized morsels of insights and truths on reflections about "life, living and relationships". What it means to be human. Using a light, but practiced hand, Cariappa Annaiah spices these bon mots with humor, wit and wisdom. Clever word-play and the juxtapositioning of sometimes compatible, sometimes opposable ideas are ingredients combined to create satisfying mental meals. Ranging from light-hearted confections about everyday life to serious stick-to-your-brain observations on life-changing events, Truisms — mostly is a "soup to nuts" menu of insights and ideas. The book truly contains a wide variety of observations, with selections within it to satisfy everyone's tastes. And, like a favorite dish, one will return to it again and again.” — Denise Pearson, writer

Cariappa Annaiah

Cariappa Annaiah is an eclectic artist and poet, who lived and worked in New England for 22 years before relocating to Greater New Orleans. He holds the designation of Copley artist at the Copley Society of Art, in Boston, the oldest nonprofit art association in America. He is a member of The New England Poetry Club which was founded by Amy Lowell, Robert Frost and Conrad Aiken in 1915.
As a poet, he writes extensively about relationships because he believes that the state of relationships, whether with spouse, kids, siblings, friends, colleagues and most definitely with oneself, determines the depth of personal happiness. The poems are short, and pithy, and attempt to present universal truths in a concise and simple format. A common thread runs through his art and poetry –– they are both universal and personal.
Click here to visit his website, and view the artwork. Canvas, heirloom quality bookmarks by Cariappa Annaiah are available directly from the artist. Please use the contact form at the bottom of the page to request a catalog of bookmarks.
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