A woman that branched into a few careers but found more of herself in one: a poetess. Authoring her debut collection of short poetry, Unbridled Romance of Love and Pain, is Safinah Elahi. With a firm belief in the power of words, she says “I have been writing poetry for a while. I just feel like it is an extension of my personality. Minimal words, more impact.” Getting in touch with her for a quick rapid fire, we can’t help but notice how good she is at expression. Take a look:

If your life had a theme song, what would it be?

Aitebaar or Kyun hum chalen us raah par, big Vital Signs fan.

If you could bring one fictional character to life, who would it be?

Captain Planet. He could fix all environmental problems the world is facing today.

Do you have a useless talent?

I can move my ears without touching them.

Best compliment you have ever received?

“You are my inspiration.”

If you could be a child for one day, what would you do?

I would love to experience my firsts again. First time I knowingly traveled, first time at a water park, first time riding a bike. There is no wonder like a child’s wonder, where the world exists only in that moment. I would love to live blissful ignorance for a day.

An item you like to collect?

Fridge magnets from all the countries I’ve visited!

What can turn the day around for you?

Rain.

Your favourite health care regimen?

Yoga twice a week and cardio thrice a week.

Tell us an embarrassing story

Earlier in my marriage, I suffered from a broken knee. With my cast on, I decided to go to a wedding in a saree, not realising there was no way to sit. I had to spend the entire evening standing.

Something you wish you had more time to do

Read some more.

If you could meet a person for the first time again, who would it be?

My husband, Danish.

A beauty product you swear by?

Obagi facewash which they have sadly discontinued. Also, sun block from the same company which thankfully is still available.