Monika’s poem, exclusively for Different Truths, highlights the power of resistance in the face of suppression, turning pain into power and silence into a defiance symphony.

Bury the truth,
and watch a revolution rise.
 
Silence a poet, 
and their words will reverberate through time.
 
Erase a dreamer’s canvas, 
and see them paint the skies.
 
Doubt a philosopher, 
and they’ll carve wisdom from uncertainty.
 
Shatter a mirror, 
and see the reflection multiply.
 
Cage a bird, 
and hear it sing the loudest notes of freedom.
 
Drown a sigh, 
and it will transform into a roaring anthem.
 
Wound a heart, 
and you'll inspire a symphony of resilience.
 
Cast shadows on an expanse, 
and see light dance in unexpected places.
 
Break a seer's spirit, 
and witness him rise like a phoenix from the ashes.
 
Test a muse, 
and watch them redefine the boundaries of possibility.

Picture design by Anumita Roy

Monika Ajay Kaul

Born in the breathtakingly beautiful vale of Kashmir, Monika had her schooling there. A postgraduate in Business Management, an academician by profession, she is an art history enthusiast, writes poetry, short stories and paints. An avid reader, mostly biographies and autobiographies. Giving wings to her imagination through beautiful colours and words, she sings and has a following on YouTube.

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