Deepti Belliappa Ganapathy – Winner of the 21st Century Emily Dickinson Award
“Sublimity – The Power to Inspire” – A Poetic Meditation on Life, Legacy, and the Beauty in the Smallest Things
Some writers create poetry. Others live it. For Deepti Belliappa Ganapathy, poetry is not just an art—it’s a way of seeing the world, of pausing long enough to notice the beauty tucked inside the ordinary. Her latest collection, Sublimity – The Power to Inspire, is a luminous example of that vision, and a deserving recipient of the 21st Century Emily Dickinson Award.
True to its name, Sublimity is a quiet celebration of life’s emotional terrain—of love, memory, moments, and meaning. Each poem is like a breath held between past and future, gently uniting what was, what is, and what could be. With a voice that is both introspective and affirming, Deepti captures the value of what often goes unseen: the lessons in relationships, the echoes of personal milestones, and the whispers of inner transformation.
“This book is a compilation of everything my mind connects with—relationships, emotions, moments, milestones,” Deepti reflects. “Every poem compelled me to introspect and to grow. It’s been a journey of becoming.”
Based in Bangalore, Deepti is more than a poet—she is a confidant in her relationships, a communicator, a creative professional, and a lifelong seeker. Her writing career spans across genres and audiences. She is also the author of Equanimity, another Emily Dickinson Award-winning poetry collection, as well as Luminosity (published by Notion Press), and 366 Words in Bengaluru—a children’s book by Funokplease currently under the Amar Chitra Katha banner.
The Emily Dickinson Award Jury described Sublimity as “an elegant meditation on life’s overlooked details and an invitation to observe more deeply, feel more fully, and live more intentionally.” The strength of Deepti’s poetry lies not in dramatic declarations, but in the grace of nuance, the steadiness of her reflection, and the emotional clarity that runs through every verse.
Her poems are not just personal—they are universal in their resonance. They remind us that the small things—the smile of a child, the weight of a memory, the stillness after a storm—are where we often find our deepest truths.
Outside the page, Deepti brings the same sense of purpose to her professional and personal life. As a seasoned consultant in public relations, writing, and event curation, she thrives on creating impact through meaningful communication. At home, she finds inspiration in her family— her mother, husband, two daughters and one fur baby—whose presence shapes and softens her words with love.
With Sublimity, Deepti Belliappa Ganapathy reaffirms her place among contemporary voices that write not for applause, but for connection. Her words linger not because they are loud, but because they are true.
Book Title: Sublimity – The Power to Inspire
Award: 21st Century Emily Dickinson Award
From: Bangalore, India
Instagram: @deeptibg
