the nest vacant
An evocative poem about life and nature, by Dr. Molly, exclusively for Different Truths. the birdlings have left the nest vacant hanging in the air... no more flutters... no...
The Great Divide
An intense woman-centric poem, about love, abandonment, parochial patriarchy and more, exclusively for Different Truths. The painted bridge On either side The great divide Between what was and what...
Too Old to Create? Never!
A cancer warrior, Christine is battling with the fourth stage. In this poem, she returns to her childhood, a Special Feature, on the World Cancer Day, celebrated every year,...
Her Looks
Jyostna tells us about the struggles of a single, widowed mother and how she fought all odds. An exclusive for Different Truths. She lost her husband but not her...
What’s the Point of…?
In this social awareness poem, Prasanna questions the validity of education sans values, exclusively for Different Truths. I shun the education that never tickles the knowledge bugs to bite...
Changing Realm
Shwetha talks about the many facets of change, in this poem, exclusively for Different Truths. Everything changes… Every green leaf dries out giving birth to others. Every pretty smile...
Mythical Women & the Myth of the Big Bad World
Dr. Roopali speaks about mythical women and the big bad world with its many myths, in this poem, exclusively for Different Truths. Eve Mother of mankind, God’s favourite child...
Depression
A humourous poem in defence of lethargy, by Soumya, for Different Truths. All my energy Is seeping out of me This extreme lethargy This height of ennui Will be...
Mind
A reflective and inward-looking poem, by Rajashree, exclusively for Different Truths. Many shades of blue Its difficult to prove The mind operates through you Can it be dropped, with...
Smita Declares Independence Against Internalised Misogyny of Women
Mamta reviews, ‘Speak, Woman!’, a collection of 38 pro-women poems, by Smita Agarwal, exclusively for Different Truths. ‘Speak, Woman!’ by Smita Agarwal, is a collection of 38 uncompromisingly pro-women...