In a fitting gesture to celebrate the life and memory of Khremoü Liegise, ‘Love Lives Here Still’ written by her daughter, Niepusino Liegise was released by Viketuno Rio, Director of The White Owl on October 16 at The White Owl in Chümoukedima.
During the launch, Niepusino Liegise remarked that it was a special day as the book was being launched in memory of her mother, on her fifth death anniversary.
She said that the book was her way of honouring her mother’s life, her words, and her love that continues to live on. Stating that it is not just her book, she said that it belongs to everyone who has touched her life, supported her and believed in her.
The author described the book as a conversation between two voices: hers and her mother’s while highlighting that, “some of these poems are hers, carrying her warmth and wisdom. Some are mine, written during different phases of my life, shaped by the bond we shared, by grief, by resilience, and by love that has never left me.”
Formally releasing the book, Viketuno Rio, Director of The White Owl remarked that the book speaks of live that hold them together- “family and love, the innocence of young hearts, enduring friendships, quiet strength of a woman who loved fiercely, and lived fully.
She stated that each piece feels alive, honest, heartfelt and deeply human and added that what makes it even more special is that it not only holds Niepusino’s voice but also her mother’s.
Underlining that poetry isn’t just written, but is lived, she hoped that the book would remind readers to listen to the poetry around us, to cherish it, and carry it forward.
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In her Publisher’s note, Vishü Rita Krocha highlighted that ‘Love Lives Here Still’ is the 111th publication of PenThrill while terming the book as a rare work of art that immortalises the memory of a beloved mother, and the other mother figures in the author’s life.
“Everyone has these special mothers in their lives,” said Krocha expressing confidence that every reader would be able to resonate with the book that celebrates the exemplary and remarkable life of the author’s mother.
In her tribute, Zaisi Ramlia recalled Khremoü Liegise as a women of remarkable strength and humility. “Her life was an example of selflessness, compassion and commitment to the welfare of the society and particularly for the advancement and upliftment of womenfolk. She was one of the founding forces behind the Tenyimi Women Organisation Dimapur, by laying the very foundation upon which the fraternity stands today,” said Ramlia.
As the first president of the Tenyimi Women Organisation Dimapur, she recollected that, Khremoü Liegise led by example – with wisdom, fairness and unwavering dedication.
“Her legacy is not only in the institution she helped built but also in the enduring values she imparted to us all”, she added while sharing that she remembers her with affection and reverence, and honours “a life beautifully lived – a life of service and love.”
During the launch, Rev. Dr. Sanyü Iralu, Principal, Shalom Bible Seminary said the dedicatory prayer while Dechen chaired the programme. A special presentation was also presented by Asebi Khate who sang one of Khremoü Liegise’s first poems which was arranged into music by Nise Meruno.
