Green Rain
An evocative micro-poem about rain by Dr Swaraj, exclusively for Different Truths. green rain patters wet with desire a barbet pours his rhapsodies a silvery-white morning Photo by the...
Politics of Love: Valentine’s Day Rebranded as Cow Hug Day
With the electoral jamboree reaching a fever pitch, Prof Swaraj investigates the rightist parties’ attempts to politicise Valentine’s Day by calling it Cow Hug Day — a brilliant, multifaceted political humour...
Winter Breeze
Poet-photographer Dr Swaraj’s micro, visual verse celebrates nature evocatively – exclusively for Different Truths. gusting breeze swaying crooning reeds morning chill Photo by the poet Prof. Swaraj RajProf. Swaraj...
A Northern Shoveler
Poet-photographer Dr Swaraj’s evocative and visual verse captures a unique essence – exclusively for Different Truths. dredging waters still the sinking sun rippling gold a northern shoveler Photo by...
Dandelions
Poet-photographer Dr Swaraj’s micro poem on Dandelions – exclusively for Different Truths. Unmoored – gossamer dandelion seeds balmy breezes they ride Photo by the poet Prof. Swaraj RajProf. Swaraj...
a koel sings
Dr Swaraj celebrates the plaintive crescendo of a love-sick koel in this micro poem – exclusively for Different Truths. leaves rustle the glistening red eye peeps out a love-sick...
a kingfisher
An evocative micro poem by Dr Swaraj – exclusively for Different Truths. in the evening’s gloam overseeing his shrinking empire a kingfisher Photo by the poet Prof. Swaraj RajProf....
Two Haikus
Two evocative Haikus by Dr Swaraj, exclusively for Different Truths. (1) The Fog In a brume engulfed field The lone scarecrow A silent sentinel (2) The Dew The perching...
Meditations on a Crooked Wisdom Tooth
Dr Swaraj tells us about a crooked wisdom tooth. What was its plight? Here’s an exciting account, replete with sparkling wit and humour, exclusively for Different Truths. After withdrawing the mirror probe from...
Autumn
An evocative poem by Dr Swaraj about the many moods of nature in Autumn, exclusively for Different Truths. A gentle caress of yellow breeze Loosens tenuous grip on life...