Ajay Adala Knihy

"The Nine Pebbles" is a collection of nine poems. It is well known fact that pebbles are just stones which are subjected to rubbing and polishing by flowing water. In this process, the pebbles look much more gracious than their original form. Similarly, the poems written by me are a result of me getting rubbed and polished during implementation of electronic governance (e-Governance) projects. The poems cover a wide range of subjects including nature, software profession, personal living, government etc. The objective of writing the poems is to make the reader involved in the subject and try to connect in the best manner based on his / her situation.

The author tells us of his many challenges and adventures on a study trip to Switzerland - his trials, tribulations and solutions he finds for all. He elaborates on one long and exhausting night he spent outside Geneva airport, having been locked out for many hours with nowhere to keep warm, with freezing temperatures, awaiting his flight to Spain for a study block. For the duration of the night, he has to find new solutions and encounters many situations which remind him of his student days and his life back home in India. He describes his experiences over the years, while watching the time tick by before he can re-enter the airport. He gives us fascinating insights into his beloved culture, his student days, his youthful experimentation and love for two ladies.