a koel sings
Dr Swaraj celebrates the plaintive crescendo of a love-sick koel in this micro poem – exclusively for Different Truths. leaves rustle the glistening red eye peeps out a love-sick...
a kingfisher
An evocative micro poem by Dr Swaraj – exclusively for Different Truths. in the evening’s gloam overseeing his shrinking empire a kingfisher Photo by the poet
Two Haikus
Two evocative Haikus by Dr Swaraj, exclusively for Different Truths. (1) The Fog In a brume engulfed field The lone scarecrow A silent sentinel (2) The Dew The perching...
Meditations on a Crooked Wisdom Tooth
Dr Swaraj tells us about a crooked wisdom tooth. What was its plight? Here’s an exciting account, replete with sparkling wit and humour, exclusively for Different Truths. After withdrawing the mirror probe from...
Autumn
An evocative poem by Dr Swaraj about the many moods of nature in Autumn, exclusively for Different Truths. A gentle caress of yellow breeze Loosens tenuous grip on life...
The Art of Snoring
Dr Swaraj talks about snoring, replete with scholarship, wit, and humour – exclusively for Different Truths. We had a hearty talk about the idiosyncrasies of some of our...
Confessions of a Bird Lover
Dr Swaraj, an ardent nature lover, takes us on a journey of a bird lover’s wows and woes, exclusively for Different Truths. Confession # 1: The beginnings: When silence led to...
My First Camera
Dr. Swaraj takes a walk down the memory lane and reminisces about his first camera, many moons ago. He explores the many layers of relationships with his father, friends,...
Looking Back: On New Year Resolutions
Dr. Swaraj looks back at the new year resolutions. We welcome him back for having defeated Covid and wish him good health. An exclusive for Different Truths. These lines...
An Old Radio, Stillness and Memories
An old radio represented the old-world order, a more innocent time of his father. For Dr. Swaraj , memories from the past and life at present times crisscrossed. An...