Posthumous Poetry Collection of Late IRS Officer Sushil Kant Mishra Released in Kanpur

Kanpur: The lawns of The International Center, Kanpur, transformed into a sanctuary of nostalgia and literary elegance as the poetry collection ‘My Moon Window and Me’ was officially unveiled. The collection belongs to the late Sushil Kant Mishra, a distinguished poet and a high-ranking officer of the Indian Revenue Service (IRS).

The launch was organized not merely as a formal book release but as a "Sangeetmay Sandhya" (Musical Evening), celebrating the life and artistic soul of a man who balanced the rigors of administration with the gentleness of the pen.

The Essence of the Collection The poems featured in this anthology were penned during the late 1980s and the 1990s. They delve deep into themes of life, solitude, memory, and self-reflection. The verses mirror the author’s philosophical outlook and his profound mastery over linguistic nuances, capturing moments of stillness in a fast-paced world.

A Life of Service and Art Sushil Kant Mishra was an IRS officer of the 1980 batch, who retired as the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax. Despite his high-profile career, his heart remained tethered to literature. Following his passing, his wife, Madhulika Mishra, took the initiative to share his inner world with the public. The book has been jointly edited by Madhulika Mishra and Pallavi Mishra.

The evening saw a gathering of family, friends, former colleagues, and admirers who shared intimate anecdotes of the author’s sensitivity, his refined aesthetic sense, and his trademark gentle humor. As poems were recited against a musical backdrop, the event became a living memorial to a man who saw the world through a unique, poetic window.