Deepali Jain Agrawal – Winner of the 21st Century Emily Dickinson Award

“Whispers Of My Soul” – Deepali Jain Agrawal’s Poetic Dialogues with the Self

There are moments in life when the loudest conversations happen in silence—between your heartbeats, between the lines of your day. In Whispers Of My Soul, Deepali Jain Agrawal invites us into that silence. A winner of the 21st Century Emily Dickinson Award, this poetry collection is not simply a book—it is a quiet companion, a mirror, and a sanctuary.

Written from the heart of Houston, Texas, Deepali’s poems are deeply personal, yet profoundly universal. They speak of what often goes unsaid—the inner monologues we have with ourselves, the emotional tides we navigate quietly while the world moves at its dizzying pace. Through gentle but powerful verse, she creates a space where readers can breathe, reflect, and reconnect.

“In today’s busy world,” Deepali reflects, “we rarely sit still long enough to hear our own soul speak. This book is about what happens when you finally do.” That stillness is the fertile ground from which her poetry blooms. Her words unfold like petals—soft, deliberate, and unafraid of revealing the raw truth beneath.

What makes Whispers Of My Soul so compelling is its emotional clarity. Deepali doesn’t try to decorate her feelings—she simply lays them bare. Her poetry is a form of conversation: with grief, with aging, with longing, with hope. And in every exchange, there is a profound sense of compassion—for herself, and for anyone who’s ever felt unseen or unheard.

The Emily Dickinson Award committee honored Deepali for “her introspective depth and her ability to transform personal reflection into collective healing.” Her writing is less about performance and more about presence. She doesn’t write to be heard—she writes to help others listen to themselves.

At its core, this collection is about friendship—with oneself. It’s a reminder that in the quietest corners of our lives, there is always a voice whispering back to us with wisdom, warmth, and unwavering love.


📖 Book Title: Whispers Of My Soul
🏆 Award: 21st Century Emily Dickinson Award

📍 From: Houston, Texas, USA
📷 Instagram: @deepalijainagrawal