Twiddling Thumbs

About the Book

Twiddling Thumbs is a collection of poems that explore a wide range of subject matter, and span a vast expanse of space and time: The plight of the underdogs in colonial and post-colonial Guyana (South America) and the privileged life in the land of plenty, Canada (North America). In language enriched with powerful imagery, the poet succinctly portrays, inter alia, the practices of the religious and social institutions of his two homelands. Kumar’s witty style lightens the seriousness of some of the topics he delves into, with a tinge of humour. Other books by the writer: The Face that Smiles, 2000. Pure Gold, 2001. Caught in the Maelstrom Teenage Dilemma, 2005.

About the Author

Kesh Kumar was born In Guyana South America. After completing his undergraduate studies, he had to migrate to Canada in order to pursue graduate studies. He was an educator for most of his working life. After retiring, he became an active volunteer. Among other things, he is a Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher /Leader. He leads the Ubuntu Writing Group. He is the editor of the Ubuntu Tri-annual Bulletin. In the spring of 2014, his short story, "The Scamp for my life," was published in an anthology, and another short story "A Friday on Campus," was studio recorded. Kumar’s earlier works books- The Face that Smiles; Pure Gold and Caught in the Maelstrom Teenage Dilemma have been very successful.