An intense and powerful poem, with grotesque imagery, that depicts the life of a prostitute, by Kabir, in Different Truths, Every night haunts her Even when she smiles seductively ...
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November 21, 2017
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Kabir Deb
The World Today…
Kabir agonises about the meaninglessness of contemporary existence, giving us a slice of the urban life, in this verse, in Different Truths. More kisses, fewer conversations One truth is...
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November 9, 2017
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Kabir Deb
Bolshevik: It is Hundred
Here’s a poem by Kabir, on the occasion of the centenary of the Bolshevik Revolution, in Different Truths. Adhered to the wall They craved for freedom One after another...
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October 11, 2017
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Kabir Deb
Fugitives
An intense poem by Kabir, in Different Truths. Can you slip off your tongue from the needles That have stitched your respect? I believe that everyone will say, ‘No’ ...
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September 11, 2017
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Kabir Deb
Phase Where Gauri Died
Here’s a tribute for Gauri Lankesh, in verse, by Kabir, in Different Truths. I am a pen Many use me for pleasure By writing on domestic islands Few use...
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August 27, 2017
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Kabir Deb
Hypnotism
Here’s a political poem by Kabir that lays bare the schemes by those in power, in Different Truths. Larger, engulfing voids are being hidden With a bunch of small...
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July 23, 2017
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Kabir Deb
Centre Point
Here’s a sensitive and evocative poem by Kabir, in Different Truths. While she revolves with her neighbours We initiate our own story Some with a sob while others with...
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July 2, 2017
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Kabir Deb
Suicides
Here’s a poem on a pertinent socioeconomic issue, suicides by farmers. A protest poem by Kabir, in Different Truths. Peeling off the roots they cry Tears roll and feed...
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May 11, 2017
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Kabir Deb
Hitherto
This poem deals with the difficulties faced by the transgender community. Here’s a humane poem by Kabir, on the people most misunderstood in South Asia, in Different Truths. ...
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May 5, 2017
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Kabir Deb
Pinnacle
Here’s a tribute to a war hero, who laid down his life in Kashmir, gallantly. A poignant verse in Different Truths. The valley of orchids now plays the...