Francesco’s poem delves into the power of human expression and the complexities of love in a world marked by suffering, exclusively for Different Truths.

Continue the story
in the folds of time
in the days in the rain
even in storms
incessantly goes on
nothing stops it
imposing creates emptiness.
The voice
without his words
it is never tied to the roots
neither is the mouth
when he sings the songs
with his cries
human life in truth.
Even more difficult
learn to love wounds
when the world is bad
and feelings and violence
they are companions
and they live hand in hand
engaged in wars.

Picture design by 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.