An evocative poem by Dr Molly, exclusively for Different Truths.

Life an
             aggregate
of the multiple
            shifting shadows
that silhouette
             only to fade
and disappear...

efforts to
             tie the shoe lace
holding both ends...

vain.

no, things
            fall, tear apart
the game
             getting futile 
repetitive...

the mundane!
              your circle
can'be broken
       until you cease...

taking in
            taking  out
breathing in
            breathing out
splattered with
           usual montones
hinged on
           lethargy, sleep...

 Yet
    the search
          perennial
goes on
          yes, the moon
is there atop
         through shrouded
by the foliage
          thick...

Picture by poet

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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