Debarati shares an evocative collection of micro-poems on DifferentTruths.com, capturing the raw, deeply visual essence of fleeting human moments.
evening aarti
the fragrance of burnt camphor
fills the air
summer noon
the pause between grandpa’s snores
spring corridor
sun-kissed
Ma’s tant saree
cracked porcelain
a hearse crosses a wedding car
both decked with flowers
Picture design by Anumita Roy
Debarati Sen, an award-winning poet from Kolkata, published two solo poetry collections and contributed to more than 10 anthologies. She has recently made it to the top 50 poets in the NaPoWriMo 2023 writing challenge, and her poem, ‘Maple Dreams’, has been selected for the Yearbook 2022 to be published by Hawakal Publishers. Her haiku have been published in Haikuniverse, Five Fleas, Scarlet Dragonfly Journal, Suspect Device, Pan Haiku Review, and the Horror Senryu journal.
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