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, a bilingual professor and poet from Kerala, has published 26 books, including 18 poems, two novels, and two storybooks for children. She has edited “A Handbook of Contemporary Ethics” and works for values, global peace, and togetherness. Dr Joseph has won national and international accolades and represents India at SAARC and FOSWAL literature meets. She believes in the power of the word and writes boldly on contemporary matters.