An intense and evocative poem, by Rituparna, exclusively for Different Truths.
Yes I have tattooed my private parts,
coloured my mane in a chorochromatic chart.
I have undergone a number of surgeries,
I admit slinging on my broken bones.
I have felt the elation of love, one sided,
yes, I have been overjoyed on a horseride.
I have watched someone die helpless, yes.
Yes, I have donated blood to relive.
I have lied for nights in hospital bed.
I have been a without ticket traveller, yes.
Yes, I have danced and danced all night,
I have danced on the streets untrodden.
Oh yes, I have slapped someone so tight,
Scribbled ungiven, unrequited love letters.
I have stolen: hearts, things, time,
Yes, I have hit someone till he bled.
I have crouched and cried all night.
But I have never seen a ghost amongst all these.
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Rituparna Khan is an Assistant Professor in Geography at Bidhannagar College, Salt Lake, Kolkata. Her inclination to Literature, especially poetry is no less. A few of her works are published and well appreciated and awarded in print as well as social media. Her first book, a collection of short stories, was launched at Kolkata International Book Fair, this year.
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Wonderful, incisive
Thank you Nabanita Di
Profound. 🙏🙏🙏