Depression and Reason
A dark poem, by Vatsala, deals with the pertinent problems of depression and suicidal tendencies. A slice of light is the victory of reason, a hope that dispels the dark...
The Bright Light of Knowledge
Vatsala tells us about a learned Vedic priest of the Arya Samaj, modelled on her maternal grandfather, Pandit Harikrishna Beeharee, whom she dedicates this short story to. The protagonist illuminates the...
Mental Suffering
Alienation adds to the turmoil and mental sufferings of a person. The contrast of the chirping birds with a bleeding heart is rooted in the legacy of romanticism. A sensitive...
Be the Gentlemen
Vatsala finds the brute strength of men, when they are crass or gross, unacceptable. She asks them to be the gentleman and fulfil the divine design. Here’s the poem,...
From a Woman’s Heart
In this verse, Vatsala tells us what it means to be a woman. She talks of the heart of the fairer sex, searching what love means. A sensitive and sensuous...
True Love, at Last!
Here’s a soulful love poem by Vatsala, for Different Truths. Like an elegant knight he softly holds my hand, Lovingly, he imprints protective kisses on my forehead In contrast...
Egocentric Mirror of Illusion
In this philosophical poem of Vatsala, we are reminded of the Shakespearian world order in Macbeth, where the witches say, “Fair is foul and foul is fair.” Here’s a poignant...
A Special Diwali / The Diyas’ Blessings
Here are two profound poems by Vatsala. The first poem, A Special Diwali, is her personal voyage. She remembers the demise of her father on this day and also his...
Connecting to Off-white Light
Vatsala connects with her inner self, the divine core, and seeks strength from the off-white light. A poem of peace and prayer exclusively for Different Truths. I close the mundane...
Antonyms in Life
In this poignant verse Vatsala looks at the antonyms, the binaries of life, exclusively for Different Truths. Good, bad Happy, sad Kind, mean Humble, arrogant Cruel, forgiving Selfless, selfish Respect,...