An evocative and poignant poem, by Dr. Molly, celebrating nature and hope, exclusively for Different Truths.

Sing it must, 
           the skylark 
facing the sun, 
         not turning back
not looking at its 
            own shadow
where the world grows 
            and shrinks
as per its whim…
 
           facing the sun
it travels 
          with the wind
on its face…
 
in cool acceptance, 
          nothing holds
you down… 
 
the sun no longer
              the caster
of shadows
          but radiance
sheer radiance…
         clearing up
worlds anew 
             afresh...

[i] Khalil Gibran

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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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