An intense poem that addresses social issues, by Dr. Molly, exclusively for Different Truths.

A centre
       that cannot hold
dissipates..
          desperate
it devours
          the peripheries
on facades
           of gathering…
 
the best
          lack conviction,
courage…
 
silence
       their strategy
the time old
             evasive
escapists!
 
caught up
         in the rut
the average
           struggle
to survive...
 
who cares!
 
lust for
          power
self
          rules
the roost!
 
decadence..
 
white
            ants
eating
           away
the wooden 
  panellings...
 

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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.

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