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
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.
Very nice poem.