Yayati
An evocative poem with an epical sweep – from mythology to contemporary politics of war and aggression – by Subramanian, exclusively for Different Truths. The city is a clichéd...
A Truant Charger!
Here’s an evocative poem by Subramanian, a poet of urban sensibility, dwelling on gadget-dependent life – exclusively for Different Truths. The nib is sharp, gleaming, Holds the pin to...
Call of the Last Dirge
Here’s a poignant elegy by Subramanian, exclusively for Different Truths. Away from the mundane groans of the day, stereotyped chatter and blasé outpourings! Life beats around them, as would...
Aging Gracefully
A poignant poem, by Subramanian, about aging gracefully, exclusively for Different Truths. Ease into the evening of life, a time honoured idiom; Grey hairs alone do not uncover the...
Time Makes a Call
An evocative poem, by Subramanian, about nature, exclusively for Different Truths. Spring’s verdure slowly ebbed before summer’s breath snuffed It out; Time’s footfall tip-toed a message – “Life’s curves...
The Past is Gone
Subramanian rues about the changing landscape of Chennai, in this nostalgic poem, exclusively for Different Truths. Chennai’s landscape is changing faster beyond the raising of the brows; A fusion...
Varuna
A poignant poem about nature and man, by Subramanian, exclusively for Different Truths. This ancient city waits for monsoon With bated breath, thwarted often; Now the sky is kinder,...
Termites and the Clone
An evocative, dark poem, by Subramanian, exclusively for Different Truths. A long trek down the boulevards – soft, silken breeze caressing arms, traffic gliding silently like the crowds, –...
Cosmic Silence Murkier than the Golden Triangle
The mystery and enigma of cosmic silence intrigues. A verse by KS Subramanian, exclusively for Different Truths. Paradoxes way to the kernel of truth? So have space-watchers gone on;...
My Tryst with the Spry Squirrel
An evocative poem about a squirrel, with reference in the Ramayana, exclusively for Different Truths I watched the spry squirrel scamper away hearing my footfall, its ear turned to...