Colors of Delight is a collection of poetry by Nandita Das. Her poetry is filled with rich humor, great imagery, beautiful seamless flow, and philosophical pondering. While at college, her poem “Stalemate” was published as an anthology by Poet’s International organization in 1991. This book is a beautiful tapestry woven by the author, at times its sheer fun and at times deeply moving and poignant. The images are vivid and rich, capturing myriad emotions. This is a very fascinating book which truly paints the beautiful colors of delight.