Pull the Trigger
n evocative protest poem, by Glória, against guns and violence, exclusively for Different Truths Pull the trigger In the shadows From past In the tears kept Of joys not lived...
Wars Begin in the Minds of Men
A poignant and heart wrenching poem, by Dr. Roopali, about PTSD and sinking into insanity of a wounded soldier, for Different Truths. Rat-a-tat-tat-rat-a-tat-tat the guns go pain shrapnels through...
How Will I Paint the Autumn Leaves?
An inward-looking poem, about nature, by Misna, exclusively for Different Truths. The sky is more grey At this moment, The shades of black and white Are the only colours,...
Mumbai Locals
Amita gives a sketch of Mumbai locals overflowing with people, in this poem, exclusively for Different Truths. Like those Mumbai locals, Where you find Souls clutching poles, Lives hanging...
Termites and the Clone
An evocative, dark poem, by Subramanian, exclusively for Different Truths. A long trek down the boulevards – soft, silken breeze caressing arms, traffic gliding silently like the crowds, –...
Eklavya and Guru Dronacharya
The poem, by Dr. Roopali, is about the relationship of the teacher and the taught. A Special Feature, on the eve of the Teachers’ Day, exclusively for Different Truths....
Charpoy on Sale, Paralympics Shooting, Prized Betrayal & Covid Vaccine
After a sabbatical, Shail returns with the popular weekly column, News in Verse. Our poet-journalist brings to us four pieces of news this week: charpoy on sale in New...
Feminist Poetry: Exploring the Inner Mystery of Women
Dr. Alka reviews Dance of Life, by Dr. Dvya Joshi, exclusively for Different Truths. Book: Dance of Life Writer: Dr Divya Joshi Genre: Poetry The collection...
The Boon & Bane of Growing up
Shivani maps the joys of growing up, in this verse, exclusively for Different Truths. At six, you look up to the sky, Fascinated by the wings of a bird,...
This Love is No Ordinary Love
A love that withstood time and trials is stable and endearing, pens Sarala, in this poem, exclusively for Different Truths. This love did not happen yesterday It took...