An evocative rain poem, by Dr. Amrinder, exclusively for Different Truths.

Raindrops knock on my window
I do not let them in.
They hit, the glass pane like pellets
But I pay no heed.
They glide down in a stream of tears
But I pretend I have not seen.
For I have an agenda of my own
The wind comes sighing at my window
I do not let it in
It rattles panes, as if in distress
But I pay no heed
It bangs hard to attract my attention
But I pretend I have not heard.
For I have an agenda of my own.
As lightning flashes across the skies
A thought flashes through my mind.
That I have not locked them out
But have locked myself in for,
Sorrow shared is sorrow halved.
I fling open the window and put out my face
To let my tears and sighs mingle with theirs.

Picture design Anumita Roy

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Dr. Amrinder Kaur Bajaj

Dr Amrinder Kaur Bajaj is a senior gynaecologist, an award-winning author, columnist, and poetess. She also writes editorials for newspapers like The Times of India, Tribune and India Express. At present, she is attached to FMRI (Fortis Memorial Research Institute) Gurgaon. She also teaches Minimally Access Surgery to national and international postgraduate doctors at The Medicity Gurgaon.