Where is the Edge?
Here’s an evocative, soul-searching poem by Monika, in Different Truths. A strenuous path, the future seems. Even if we tread, it would be like aVoyage to nowhere, deprived of...
When Storing Junk is a Passion
In our home, maintaining a minimalist aesthetic is a priority. However, my partner, daughter and mother have unique obsessions with collecting things, creating occasional battles. Here’s an exclusive by...
Tidying Rice Stalks at Noon
Here’s a poignant portrait of a man toiling in the paddy fields, in this verse, by Abu – exclusively for Different Truths. A patch of golden paddy fields, Blazing noon,...
Life’s Quintessence
An evocative and poignant Haibun, by Barbara, exclusively for Different Truths. It’s not just a lake, It’s a beautiful gemstone inside the mountains surrounded by magic and green gardens....
Coronation of Charles III & the King’s Prayer
King Charles III’s Prayer emphasised compassion and inclusivity, uniting different faith communities and promoting peace. The royal competence and governance evaluation lies with the people, states Azam – exclusively...
A Tale of Two Statues
An intense ballad, the fury of nature and an old woman, in this verse by Sumita, in Different Truths. “The Old Woman’s escaping!” reported my sons. The flood water...
Lord Hanuman: Human Lessons to Learn from Superhuman Being
Lord Hanuman, a powerful protector and embodiment of faith and devotion, inspires devotees to cultivate faith and uphold justice and righteousness, reasons Rajul in this new weekly column, every...
Ten Senryus
Here are ten Senryus – three-line unrhymed Japanese ironic or satirical poetic form – about human nature, by Daipayan – exclusively for Different Truths. 1. singing Tagore on the...
A Timely Lesson from a Vintage Clock
Saeed reminisces about an Ansonia wall clock, recalling an old-world charm – exclusively for Different Truths. The steady, rhythmic tick-tock of our Ansonia wall clock is soothing and reassuring....
Masks Off
Japanese are taking the help of smile coaches to smile, verses Shernaz, based on recent news – an exclusive for Different Truths. You have heard, “A smile can go...