A poignant poem about the healing power of love, by Sarala, exclusively for Different Truths.

This sublime word Love amazing like the Mount Everest
standing tall and captures everyone's heart like a magical spell 
flowing freely from everyone's heart!
Love is the ultimate language for freedom for everyone
Wiping out the word hatred away from all hearts!
Let love reign our world
Giving it in equal proportion to all!
We are born to love all, alike 
Even though it may not be possible 
In some cases, but our utmost goal 
Should be love all and hate none 
As God distributes his love to all 
In equal proportion with no difference!
Let there be love and light 
In all dark corners of the world 
Shining like bright stars in the sky 
And raindrops on a parched land 
And a lover’s sweet kiss on her 
chubby cheeks shining like hibiscus in rain!
Let love be the slogan of our life today
And in days to come. 

Picture design by Anumita Roy, Different Truths

Sarala Balachandran

Sarala Balachandran was working with an import-export organisation in the administrative department for 38 years. She retired eleven years back. Married, with two sons aged 43 and 36, she took interest in writing recently. She writes free verses.