ASHES AND PETALS

Ashes and Petals is an evocative poetry collection by 18-year-old writer Rhythm Mallick,
weaving together themes of heartbreak, loss, and social awareness. These poems
capture the raw ache of endings and the quiet resilience that follows, balancing the
weight of grief with the fragile hope of renewal.
From intimate verses on love and memory to reflections that reach beyond the self into
the struggles of society, Mallick’s words resonate with honesty and urgency. “Ashes”
embody what is left behind—the silence after heartbreak, the shadows of
absence—while “Petals” reveal the delicate strength that persists, a reminder that
beauty can still emerge from ruin.
With lyrical simplicity and emotional depth, this collection speaks to anyone who has
endured loss, questioned belonging, or sought meaning in brokenness. Ashes and
Petals is both a mirror of personal sorrow and a call to witness the world with
compassion.