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August 24, 2018
Nalini Priyadarshni
Poem, Special Feature

Why Write Poetry

An intense, multi-layered poem, by Nalini, that probes into the function of poetry, exclusively for Different Truths. As if you haven’t asked yourself umpteenth time already they keep asking...

August 18, 2018
Sarala Balachandran
Poem

The Forgotten Melodies…

An evocative poem by Sarala about the curse of dementia, exclusively for Different Truths. He sits alone on a chair Looking lost in his own world He does not...

August 16, 2018
Basudeb Chakraborti
Poem, Tribute

My Tribute to a Statesman.

The poet-statesman, former Prime Minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee passed away today (Aug 16). On behalf of Different Truths, Basudeb pays him a poetic tribute. We, with people all around...

August 3, 2018
Mamta Joshi
Poem

It Does Not Rain Hopes Anywhere

An evocative poem that talks about rain, city life and the ills of urbanisation, by Mamta, exclusively for Different Truths. Every day my son anxiously checks The weather reports...

August 2, 2018
Ritambhara K Upadhyay
Poem

The Dancing Bees

An evocative poem about nature by Ritambhara, exclusively for Different Truths. The first bloom of the season The blossoming flowers in their utmost beauty The beauty that is to...

July 12, 2018
Deeya Bhattacharya
Poem

Bluebells in Glee

Here’s an evocative prose poem by Deeya, exclusively for Different Truths. The bluebells in glee spring their jocund heads in the sunny scape of mind, the fleeting images of...

July 10, 2018
Meenakshi
Poem

Pain and Pleasure

An evocative erotic love poem by Meenakshi, exclusively for Different Truths. I feel your stubble on my cheek Your breath on my neck is warm Your bite on my...

July 2, 2018
Ayub Khawar
Poem

To My Own Demise

An evocative poem about life and death, where Ayub talks to his demise, exclusively for Different Truths. O! My demise, Alter your route, Dislodge yourself from my heart, Walk...

June 26, 2018
Ritambhara K Upadhyay
Poem

Are we not all Privileged and Unprivileged in Some Way?

Ritambhara looks at the emptiness and void in the lives of the rich and pits it against the have-nots, in this verse, exclusively for Different Truths. The homeless on...

June 22, 2018
Sarala Balachandran
Poem

Alienation

A poem about depression among women by Sarala, exclusively for Different Truths. Why was Sheila alienated From the society? Give me an answer! This mental health disorder Are gripping...

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