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January 13, 2023
Mandakini Bhattacherya
Poem

The Stairwell

An evocative poem by Mandakini that blends the mundane with the transcendent – exclusively for Different Truths. The rickety staircases of sunlight go nowhere. One could climb up and down all...

January 12, 2023
Dr Jyothsnaphanija
Poem

Sleep

Dr Jyothsnaphanija blends rivers, tonic, trees, et al., to the music of piano, in this verse – exclusively for Different Truths. River in May Flowing like apple cider vinegar-smelling...

January 11, 2023
Francesco Favetta
Poem

To My Father!

An autobiographical poem by Francesco, dedicated to his father – exclusively for Different Truths. Father your face your Life and your hardened hands sweat on the forehead dignity dressed...

January 10, 2023
Madinabonu Muhammadrizaeva
Poem

Our Teacher

Madinabonu, an Uzbek poet, eulogises a teacher in this poem – exclusively for Different Truths. The gardens become fallen leaves, If it has no gardener, The wolf appears in...

January 9, 2023
Kavita Ezekiel Mendonca
Poem

Of Flaws and Gifts

An autobiographical poem by Kavita where she talks about her father, Nissim Ezekiel – exclusively for Different Truths. (After the late poet Nissim Ezekiel’s poem ‘I Met a Man...

January 7, 2023
Mohini Awasthi
Poem

The Right Time

A sad love poem about clubs, parties, a lover’s attention and departure by Mohini, exclusively for Different Truths. One day when I’m sick of the clubs, The blaring lights...

January 6, 2023
Meher Pestonji
Poem

Virus

A body poem by Meher – exclusively for Different Truths. Fever! If you come I’ll go walking over mountains. The sweat that flows will be a natural function not...

January 5, 2023
Dr Parneet Jaggi
Poem

Remembering the Youngest Martyrs

A heart-wrenching ballad of betrayal, bravery, and valour, where two young sons of Guru Gobind Singh attained martyrdom by Dr Parneet – exclusively for Different Truths. Seven and nine-...

January 4, 2023
Mandakini Bhattacherya
Poem

Sari Mammaries

A tongue-in-cheek poem about a sari-clad Indian woman, by Mandakini, exclusively for Different Truths. Up one, two, three - Three steps in a trice - Lightly she trips -...

December 24, 2022
Mamta Joshi
Poem

The Lingering Scent of Sanctuaries

The agony of a city dweller, travelling in the spatial world and the voyage within are the concerns of Mamta in this evocative poem. Cyclical nature of festivals Entwined with...

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