Publisher's Synopsis
Signal Strength: Love Poems in Binary
In "Signal Strength: Love Poems in Binary", Dipan Kumar Rout masterfully captures the essence of modern love and longing in an age where hearts beat in sync with notification sounds. This stunning collection spans nearly two decades of life in India's Silicon Valley, weaving together technology and tender emotion in verses that speak to anyone who has ever loved through a screen.From the tentative romance of waiting for those three typing dots, to the intimate act of sharing Wi-Fi passwords, to the gentle hum of late-night video calls, these poems illuminate the beautiful and complex ways we connect in our digital world. Dipan's unique perspective as both a tech professional and a poet allows him to transform the language of technology into powerful metaphors for human connection. The collection includes:
- Intimate reflections on modern love and distance
- Explorations of how technology shapes our closest relationships
- Meditations on loneliness and connection in the digital age
- Observations of how we find comfort in virtual spaces
- Chronicles of love that travels through fiber optic cables