Dark Flowers

I enjoyed reading Dark Flowers, and I think it is splendid that Mr.Ashanti has probed a culture that is so rich; his work nourishes thelove of an Indian culture that fills the ocean. His style of writing ismagnificent and impressive indeed. Mr. Ashanti, through his work, hasgiven soul to his characters and thusly made them immortal.

Dr. Sandeepa Jayaswal
Chairperson Humanities Department
Indore Professional Studies AcademyIndore, India



In this volume of sacred poetry for the sensual soul, Ashanti createscolours, light and music which awaken the imagination and bathes themin rapture. The book Dark Flowers is an aesthetic treat on every level forlovers of poetry and everyone who embraces the connection betweenthe sensual and the divine.

Dr. Gloria Brame
Noted Author and Therapist



Mr. Ashantis poetic diction, his dedication to research in variousfields of Indian life; especially in classical Indian music and dancehas produced a beautiful book. Dark Flowers is a wild Dionysianromp that must be read!

Ms. Madhu Gujadhur
Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation
Forest Side, Mauritius