The Agony of Solitude
A dark poem of anguish and longing, by Harinder, exclusively for Different Truths. He didn’t know where to go The day she said, “NO.” As he closed his eyes,...
The Orchids
The beautiful patch of Orchids, in the neighbourhood of Neeta’s Hyderabad home, was mysterious. Rich women were vanishing. Here’s a short story by Tapati, that unfolds the mystery, exclusively in...
The Perfect Poem
Here’s a poignant nature poem by Elsy, in Different Truths. To me, that tree is the perfect poem for all moods, all seasons. In Spring she wears scented blooms,...
Demands of Kamrun After Death
A poignant, dark poem by Kamrun, wherein she enlists the demands after her death – exclusively for Different Truths. After my death All my demands details: The boat that...
The Memory of my First Bus Ride
An urban sensibility and a social concern find expression in an evocative poem by Dr Pragya, exclusively for Different Truths. The memory of my first bus ride is intense...
My Blank Pages
Here’s Sarala‘s poignant poem of love, longing, and hope, exclusively for Different Truths. I have lived and loved so many Years but all the pages are blank Why don't you...
Blocking the Block
A critic had once said that writers worked in a harlotry medium. Writers faced double discontent – there were either too many words or none at all. When this deepens,...
A Maiden, Light and Shadows
An evocative poem by Rituparna explores a maiden’s binaries of light and shadows – exclusively for Different Truths. Fair-toned maiden, your feet never touch the ground. Fair-toned maiden, your...
A Discoloured Rainbow
Dr Ranjana explores the various layers of human relationships, wishes, longings and disappointments with sensitivity – exclusively for Different Truths. The retired life of Mr Sharma was in search...
Incandescent
Here’s an evocative poem by Lopamudra, celebrating the many layers of a woman. Shining on, the incandescent flame of her body And being, resounds in scarlet dreams. Her shadow,...