Even amidst cruelty and violence, Francesco holds onto the unwavering belief in humanity’s inherent goodness, love, and enduring spirit, exclusively for Different Truths.

I do not believe that
these days so cruel
born in the sea of ​​evil
stripped of all beauty
will eventually kill
the true human essence
and the love that God has instilled
in all humanity.
I do not believe that
from tomorrow the world will end
and that human violence
will triumph everywhere
killing every breath
ripping hearts
and consciences
from our eyes.
I do not believe that
today love is dead
poisoned by wars
by people's sense of guilt
by false modern Gods
and by the words imposed
by the thousand Faiths
professed today in the world.

Picture design Anumita Roy

Francesco Favetta

Francesco Favetta has penned more than 4000 poems. Born in Sicily, Italy, he loves poetry and culture. In 2018, he was awarded by the Academy of Sicily. His poems have been widely anthologised, nationally and internationally. He founded a theatre company and a Lion’s Club. He believes that poetry is the weapon with which humanity will make its life free.