An intense poem that addresses social issues, by Dr. Molly, exclusively for Different Truths.
A centre
that cannot hold
dissipates..
desperate
it devours
the peripheries
on facades
of gathering…
the best
lack conviction,
courage…
silence
their strategy
the time old
evasive
escapists!
caught up
in the rut
the average
struggle
to survive...
who cares!
lust for
power
self
rules
the roost!
decadence..
white
ants
eating
away
the wooden
panellings...
Visual by Different Truths
Dr. Molly Joseph is a professor, poet from Kerala, who writes travelogues, short stories and story books for children. She has published 14 books,12 books of poems, a novel and a story book for Children. Her poetry with its unique style, has been characterised as "Ribbon Poetry." She has won several accolades which include India Women Achiever’s Award 2020.Her latest book, Water Sings over the Stones, won the best Poetry Book of the Year Award from ALS. She believes in the power of the word.