Sukesh Sohni's Gule-Lala is a compilation of beautiful poems on the mystery and complexity of life, and is notable in myriad ways. In addition to coincidence and separation, sweetness and acrimony, tenderness and hardness, a complex mixture of themes has been touched upon, portrayed with ease and simplicity. The charm of the songs and ghazals in this book is beyond compare, sure to last in one's mind long after reading them.