Dr Molly serenades nature in this poignant poem, exclusively for Different Truths.

placid lies
           the lake
at peace
           with itself...
waters serene
           reflecting
the depths...

beauty
            unfolds
on both sides,
            red, yellow, green

even the
            cricket
hiding
            in the
thicket
            savouring
silence...

the green
            boughs, leaves 
in sedate
            communion...
water rubs
            gently over
the random
             rocks
that
             were always
already there...

the lone
             stork
self-reflexive...
             moments!

Picture design by Anumita Roy, Different Truths

Dr. Molly Joseph

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.

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