‘Jaagte Raho!’
An evocative poem about the call to remain awake, by Rituparna, exclusively for Different Truths. ‘Jaagte raho! Jaagte raho[i]!’ Oh! how I want to yell! I see myself...
My Garden in Lockdown
Amidst gloom and doom of the Pandemic lockdown during weekends, Dr. Jaya finds that her garden with its blossoms, heals. An exclusive for Different Truths. Dewdrops nestle on the...
Now…
An enigmatic love poem, by Rajashree, exclusively for Different Truths. Now ... Everything around appears motionless, I stand as a statue in impenetrable darkness, Who knows how long? I...
My Swing
A poignant poem about swing and the joys of Nature, by Sarala, exclusively for Different Truths. My life has been a swing for long time Left to right and...
A Coronal Prayer
Amidst gloom and doom, Mitali prays for freedom from Corona, a healing poem, exclusively for Different Truths. We pray, we pray each day, May the world be free to...
Pathologies: Pandemic, Policies, Prayers
An evocative poem on the Pandemic, with a great sweep and depth, by Sunil, exclusively for Different Truths. A collection of a pulse oximeter, a thermometer, and a vaporizer....
A Corona Death
A poignant poem about death due to Corona, by Dr. Amrinder, exclusively for Different Truths. What sort of dying is this? Solitary, silent, in isolation wards Without a glimpse...
The Curse of Covid
Here is a poem about the curse of Covid, by Arindam, exclusively for Different Truths. The sun throws a fistful of blood on the sky, As the twilight washes...
‘Oh Hark!’: An Amazing Journey in Verse
Gopal reviews ‘Oh Hark!’, a long poem, by Santosh Bakaya, exclusively for Different Truths. Author: Santosh Bakaya Price: Rs 295/- ISBN 978-93-90155-72-9 Poetry is the...
The Holi: Retribution of Colour
An evocative poem on Holi, by Krish, exclusively for Different Truths. Unable to slip away from festive pastels to flee the marauding hand pumps spraying coloured water To slink...