Bushra Alvi Razzack

Bushra Alvi Razzack, Founder of Delhi by Verse, loves weaving words, emotions and opinions while creating rhythm and imagery to make sense. Apart from being therapeutic, writing poems is her way of storing memories and recording events. Her articles on culture and society have been widely published. She has also translated short stories from Urdu and Hindi into English. She is the Editor of multilingual anthology, Dilliwali: Celebrating the Woman of Delhi through Poetry.

February 26, 2024
Bushra Alvi Razzack
Poem

Farewell Emperor: Poppies Bloom in a Garden Sanctuary

Bushra’s poem, dedicated to her grandson, features a vibrant garden filled with crimson blooms and poppies. exclusively for Different Truths. Come, let’s gaze at the poppies Swaying gently in...

March 25, 2023
Bushra Alvi Razzack
Poem

A Magical March Morning

In this evocative poem, Bushra serenades the magical March morning, in all its beauty – exclusively for Different Truths. And gently blows the warm March breeze as leaves come...

August 30, 2021
Bushra Alvi Razzack
Poem

Go in Peace, Mother!

The demise of a mother causes immense grief. Bushra pens a poignant prayer-poem, about her grief and hope, exclusively for Different Truths. Go in peace, O gentle soul As you...

April 16, 2021
Bushra Alvi Razzack
Poem

My Brother has a Birthday, a Covid Birthday

An evocative poem, a prayer, about a son and mother, in different ICUs, on his birthday, by Bushra, exclusively for Different Truths. The mid of April has always been...

March 22, 2021
Bushra Alvi Razzack
Poem

Spring Equinox: A Festival of Awakening

On the Spring Equinox, Saturday, March 20, this year, Bushra penned a poem, celebrating Spring. An exclusive for Different Truths. Harbinger of sunshine and warmth Spelling the end of...

May 22, 2020
Bushra Alvi Razzack
Poem

Death of a Doctor

May 16, 2020
Bushra Alvi Razzack
History & Culture, Religion

The Holy Quran: The Gift of Ramadan and Laylat al Qadr

January 21, 2018
Bushra Alvi Razzack
Poem

Birthing of a Muslim

Bushra fears the divisive and communal world her grandson would inherit in this poem, for Different Truths. In a world torn asunder With hate, prejudice, and conflict I gasp...

December 19, 2017
Bushra Alvi Razzack
Gender, Human Rights, Law & Order

Voice against Violence: A Silent Protest Sensitises on Crime against Women

Crime against women has increased rapidly in India over the past ten years. A total number of 3,27,394 cases of crime against women were reported in the country during...

December 14, 2017
Bushra Alvi Razzack
Poem

The Culprit

A powerful protest poem by Bushra. Here we see the poet as a Social Journalist, in Different Truths. My poem, The Culprit, was written when I was in the...

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