Prashant Singh – Winner of the 21st Century Emily Dickinson Award

“A Poetic Journey: The Tao Te Ching – Echoes of Lao Tse” – Ancient Wisdom, Modern Verse

In an age defined by haste and noise, A Poetic Journey: The Tao Te Ching – Echoes of Lao Tse by Prashant Singh arrives as a tranquil breeze—offering readers a refuge in simplicity, silence, and deep philosophical reflection. Winner of the 21st Century Emily Dickinson Award, this profound poetic collection breathes new life into the ancient Taoist wisdom of Laozi, reinterpreted through lyrical, contemporary verse.

Originally from Bhopal, India, and currently residing in Africa, Prashant Singh is a seeker, a poet, and a bridge between two worlds: the ancient and the modern. Through this book, he transforms timeless Taoist principles into poetic meditations that guide the reader not just through language, but through experience—gently leading one inward toward the wisdom of stillness, balance, and harmonious existence.

Each poem in Echoes of Lao Tse is more than an interpretation—it is an embodiment of the Tao. The verses resonate with the quiet grace of nature, the subtle flow of life, and the beauty of non-resistance. Rather than explaining the Tao Te Ching, Prashant lets the essence unfold in verse—letting the unspoken speak and allowing space to become meaning.

“What inspired me,” he shares, “was a deep personal connection with the quiet wisdom of the Tao Te Ching. In a world often overwhelmed by noise and speed, I found solace in its simplicity, its reverence for nature, and its embrace of the unspoken.” Writing became a contemplative act, a sacred dialogue between his inner landscape and the ancient text, resulting in a poetic offering that is both spiritual and grounded.

This collection is not just for lovers of poetry—it’s for anyone seeking clarity, a return to essence, and a gentle nudge toward awareness. From titles like “Stillness in Stanzas: A Poet’s Dialogue with Laozi” to “When Stillness Speaks: Poetry and the Philosophy of the Tao”, Prashant’s thematic range captures the mystical yet accessible quality of Laozi’s teachings.

A Poetic Journey: The Tao Te Ching – Echoes of Lao Tse stands out as a unique literary and philosophical contribution—where poetry is not simply a form of expression, but a path of transformation.

📖 Book Title: A Poetic Journey: The Tao Te Ching – Echoes of Lao Tse
🏆 Award: 21st Century Emily Dickinson Award

📍 From: Bhopal, India (currently residing in Africa)