If I were a Tree
An environmentally conscious poem, it raises many questions about how we have been abusing nature. An exclusive for Different Truths. If I were a tree, I would pluck my...
Aeolian Alphabets
A surreal poem, rich in imagery, by Gopal, exclusively for Different Truths. A hyphen rests between the cobble and pebble there is this soft light dips and rises draw...
Chapter 9: To be or not to be a Sparrow – XI
In this updated chapter, Mitali talks about frogs, rains, fitness regime, swimming, massage, and more, with sparkling wit. An exclusive for Different Truths. Perhaps… You never start a piece...
Of War and Destruction
A dark poem, about war and destruction, by Suchismita, exclusively for Different Truths. All I can visualise is a hungry world, Ready to throttle the mankind, From its very...
Tagore and Sufism for a Better World – I
In this erudite research paper, in two parts, Prof Laksmisree explores Tagore and Sufism. In the first part, she discovers significant linkages and profound parallels between the compositions of...
Ideology as a Way of Life
An intense women-centric, distress poem, by Tali Cohen, exclusively for Different Truths Women like me, yes have been added over the years to overshadow what preceded us that is mostly...
Dream Light
A poignant and surreal poem, by Gopal, exclusively for Different Truths. Beams of sunlight shine down and rove over the winged visitors, dreamy landscapes are intensely focussed Tungsten-hard...
Chapter 8: Trantor of the East & the Fish Graveyard – X
In the tenth part, Mitali tells us about Shanghai, tracing its antiquity and contemporaneity, with flashbacks and flashforwards to the recent incident at Capitol Hill in the US, graveyard...
Sublime
An evocative poem by Saanj, exclusively for Different Truths So, let’s together Hum a tune... To a chord That is divine... Find that soul Who will croon A symphony...
She Bore the Yoke
A distress poem about women, by Tali, exclusively for Different Truths. For his deeds The mother Got The decree. His errors Like marks of judgment In my vow...