Dr Manisha’s poem explores the spirit, a formless entity or devil, dancing in ecstasy, questioning perceived differences and divisions, exclusively for Different Truths.

I am the spirit
The formless diva
Or I may be the devil.
I dance in ecstasy
I dance in frenzy.
Detaching from the self
Keeping me, mine, his or her,
Mind and body on the shelf.
I loosen all moorings
I encompass yet all, black, brown, white,
The rich, poor and not so rich,
The infinite skin attires,
Mankind chooses to get trapped in.
So, I wonder now
When I was one
How could men be so different?
They blame a few
They venerate a few
Yet, all of them were me.
All of them, God’s progeny.
Yet they play roles,
And I dance in ecstasy
I dance in frenzy.
I am the spirit
The formless diva
Or I may be the devil.

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Dr Manisha Saxena

Dr Manisha Saxena is a multifaceted paediatrician, novelist, poet, travel blogger, and citizen journalist. She has published works in The Times of India, Outlook Traveller, CNN IBN, and anthologies. She has received awards like Women's Pride from Rotary and Jan Shikshan Sansthan, and has delivered book talks at prestigious institutions. She lives in Bharuch, Gujarat.

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