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Five Kolkata Senryus

Kolkata Senryus, by Debarati, is a collection of evocative snapshots showcasing Kolkata’s vibrant life, culture, and emotions – exclusively for Different Truths.

Kalbaishakhi
the kids rush
to pick mukul

Terreti Bazar
the smell of pork momo
fills the air

Shovabazar ghat
the sun sets
over his promises

Bijoya Dashami
ma decorates her thali
for sindoor khela

Princep ghat
he feeds me jhalmuri
on our first date.

Picture design by Anumita Roy

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Debarati Sen
Debarati Sen, an award-winning poet from Kolkata, published two solo poetry collections and contributed to more than 10 anthologies. She has recently made it to the top 50 poets in the NaPoWriMo 2023 writing challenge, and her poem, 'Maple Dreams', has been selected for the Yearbook 2022 to be published by Hawakal Publishers. Her haiku have been published in Haikuniverse, Five Fleas, Scarlet Dragonfly Journal, Suspect Device, Pan Haiku Review, and the Horror Senryu journal.

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