Dr. Shailja Sharma

Dr Shailja Sharma, a US mental health provider and multilingual author, has published widely in various literary journals and anthologies, in many literary journals/forums of repute across USA, Canada, UK, and Asia. Her book, "Dear Mama: An Immigrant's Secret Cry," by Setu, Pittsburgh, has been critically acclaimed and she was awarded a special literary honor for her contributions in international languages. Sharma's work has been published nationally and internationally.

  • July 4, 2023
  • Dr. Shailja Sharma
  • Poem

Chapatis Symbolise Deeper Truths

Dr Shailja’s poem talks of imperfect chapatis created with care. These symbolise beauty, endurance, and love’s strength—an exclusive for Different Truths.  I have made chapatis for you: They are...
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  • May 27, 2022
  • Dr. Shailja Sharma
  • Poem

Instant Pot

The instant pot takes Dr. Shailja to village life. She traverses from the kucha chulha to the modern kitchen, in this verse, exclusively for Different Truths.  Memories of: The lady who...
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  • May 13, 2022
  • Dr. Shailja Sharma
  • Poem

At my Funeral

A poignant poem about a strong and kind man, who masked tears, by Dr. Shailja, exclusively for Different Truths. A man, he was, I think. A pair of solid...
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