Please Go to the Park, by Sunayna Pal

Poetry, chapbook, 24 pages, from Bottlecap Features.

Step into a world where nature’s whispers become your guide, where every blade of grass, every petal, and every trail speaks a language of peace and reflection. Please Go to the Park is a collection of poems that explore the tranquility and beauty of nature, particularly within the confines of a park.

Sunayna Pal takes inspiration from the everyday signs we encounter in parks—with titles like "Please Don’t Walk on the Grass", "Please Stay on the Trail" and "No Swimming". Each poem reimagines these directives, transforming them into meditative reflections on the freedom and joy of experiencing nature.

Through vivid imagery and heartfelt verses, the poet captures the essence of nature’s gentle guidance. Whether it’s the glistening grass tickling your sole or immersing yourself in a symphony of crickets, each poem offers a moment of respite and reflection amidst the busyness of life. They invite you to lie down, breathe deeply, and release the burdens that weigh you down.

"Sunayna's poetry sings of the joy found by the human spirit amidst the tranquil beauty of a natural world."

—James Wyman, author of New England Life in Light and Verse

"I love this book of poems! The concept is imaginative and the philosophy embodied in the poems is simple and appealing. Each poem takes your mind in various directions, which is surprising for how concise they are. I hope to see more from Sunayna."

—Stephen Schwei, author of Bluebonnet Whispers

Sunayna Pal's poetry graces the pages of numerous international journals, anthologies, museums, poetry festivals, and libraries, resonating with readers across the globe. Her debut book, Refugees in Their Own Country (B&W Fountain), tells the Partition of India in verse and illustrations. Beyond her writing, Sunayna serves as the Director of The Poetry Academy and is dedicated to Heartfulness meditation. For a deeper insight into her work and journey, please visit sunaynapal.com. She stays in Maryland with her family.