Kolkata Senryus, by Debarati, is a collection of evocative snapshots showcasing Kolkata’s vibrant life, culture, and emotions – exclusively for Different Truths.
Kalbaishakhi the kids rush to pick mukul Terreti Bazar the smell of pork momo fills the air Shovabazar ghat the sun sets over his promises Bijoya Dashami ma decorates her thali for sindoor khela Princep ghat he feeds me jhalmuri on our first date.
Picture design by Anumita Roy
Debarati Sen, an award-winning poet from Kolkata, published two solo poetry collections and contributed to more than 10 anthologies. She has recently made it to the top 50 poets in the NaPoWriMo 2023 writing challenge, and her poem, ‘Maple Dreams’, has been selected for the Yearbook 2022 to be published by Hawakal Publishers. Her haiku have been published in Haikuniverse, Five Fleas, Scarlet Dragonfly Journal, Suspect Device, Pan Haiku Review, and the Horror Senryu journal.
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