poem - Different Truths

October 22, 2022
Dr. Roopali Sircar Gaur
Poem

I am Kali, the Black Goddess

Dr Roopali identifies with the dark goddess, Kali, detailing how she severed off many heads of her oppressors – a Diwali exclusive, the day she is worshipped, for Different...

October 21, 2022
Lopamudra Banerjee
Poem

The Communion: A Reverie

Here’s Lopamudra’s poem, dedicated to her mother. It’s a soulful dialogue between a daughter and a mother. (1) Where have you been all these days, mother?I have been counting my...

October 20, 2022
Farah Siddiqui M
Poem

Farah is pained by the poverty and squalor on streets. She voices it in this verse. My soul twirls and faces mistreatment Whenever I glimpse life, living on the street Patchy clothes, torn blankets,...

October 19, 2022
Deeya Bhattacharya
Poem

Africa! My Africa

A poignant poem about the exploitation and subjugation of Africa and Africans, by Deeya, exclusively for Different Truths. I am a 21 year old African Africa resides in my...

October 18, 2022
Harinder Cheema
Poem

Is She Just a Mannequin?

What happens when we commodify and perfect beauty? It ceases to be human and is transformed into a mannequin, says Harinder, in this poem – exclusively for Different Truths....

October 17, 2022
Reena Prasad
Poem

Give Our Girls Those Guns

It’s an intense poem. Reena cautions the girl of the many dangers she faces in the world of men. Crunch by crunch the monster advancesIn its jaws I hear...

October 15, 2022
Urna Bose
Criticism, Interview, Poem

Nandini Sahu Intricately Balances Evocative Poetry & Pedagogics

In a no holds barred, candid conversation, Prof. Nandini opens her heart and mind about her creative and critical engagements. Her eclectic, erudite and creative personas unfold in an...

October 14, 2022
K. S. Subramanian
Poem

Yayati

An evocative poem with an epical sweep – from mythology to contemporary politics of war and aggression – by Subramanian, exclusively for Different Truths. The city is a clichéd...

October 13, 2022
Prabal Kumar Basu
Poem

The Taste of Meat

Here’s a poem by Prabal that critiques and makes fun of the self – an exclusive for Different Truths. Meat is my favourite food And among the fleshes of...

October 12, 2022
Harinder Cheema
Poem

A Strange Bard Among Spirits

An evocative poem by Harinder where she sees spirits floating all around without the greed, avarice and jealousies of the living beings – exclusively for Different Truths. You may...

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