Vicky Khandelwal – Winner of the 21st Century Emily Dickinson Award

“दिल की स्याही से” – Vicky Khandelwal’s Tender Chronicle of Love, Loss, and the Emotions That Linger

Some poets do not write to impress—they write to express what others feel but cannot say. दिल की स्याही से, the evocative debut by Vicky Khandelwal, is a deeply personal and universally resonant collection of poetry about love, heartbreak, and the fragile beauty of human emotion.

Recipient of the 21st Century Emily Dickinson Award, this book is not just poetry—it is a journey. A heartfelt reflection of real-life moments, दिल की स्याही से captures what it means to love fully and lose deeply. “This book is for every person who has known the depths of love and felt the pain of heartbreak,” Vicky shares. “There is love and sadness all around—I feel them and write them.”

Each poem is a quiet echo of the unspoken. From soft confessions to aching silences, Vicky’s writing doesn’t reach for complex language. Instead, it flows simply and soulfully—touching readers where they feel most vulnerable: the heart.

Known widely on social media under the names @vickypouringheart and @vickydilse9, Vicky has become a beloved digital poet, with an iconic opening line—“सुनो ना…”—that instantly connects him with his audience. His posts, emotional videos, and relatable verses have captured the hearts of millions online, offering a comforting mirror to those navigating the chaos of love and life.

But beyond the screen, Vicky is a poet at heart. His verses speak of relationships, longing, tenderness, and sorrow with a purity that transcends platforms. दिल की स्याही से is a natural extension of his voice—a book that collects his rawest emotions and delivers them in ink.

The judges of the Emily Dickinson Award praised him for his “emotional authenticity and deep resonance with readers across generations.” His work, written in Hindi and grounded in emotional truth, is both relatable and profound.

This book is more than just a compilation—it’s a diary of feelings, a shoulder for the broken-hearted, and a reminder that true poetry doesn’t need grandeur. It needs truth.

With दिल की स्याही से, Vicky Khandelwal joins a growing literary movement of contemporary Hindi poets who speak directly to the soul. Through his simplicity and sincerity, he has created a space for millions to feel seen, understood, and loved—even in their sorrow.

📖 Book Title: दिल की स्याही से
🏆 Award: 21st Century Emily Dickinson Award
📍 From: Bangalore, India
📷 Instagram: @vickypouringheart, @vickydilse9