Dr Molly describes Kerala as a serene state in the backwaters, offering a peaceful atmosphere where life begins unhurriedly, an exclusive for Different Truths.

Enviable
       on earth
is this part
       of the
world,
      my Kerala
with demure
    backwaters     
boulevarded
             by
Kera trees
         waving
palm fronds
       greeting
the morn...
 
slowly
       life stirs,  
floats...
 
canoes
         ply
households
         awake...
 
men await
       morning
sip of tea

      on benches      
in front
     of the naive
thatched
         tea shop
discussing
         matters
global
       political!
 
while the
          rustic
women folk
     keep busy 
blowing
        into frozen
hearths
         to light up
and cook...
 
the dog and
            kitten
waiting 
      watching

          for the
morning
          morsel
while kids
         at huts
curl up
     in morning
slumber...
 
here is
          peace,
solace,
          come
wearied
          minds!
slow down!
 
seek this
           serene
lap of
            nature
to settle
            your nerves.

Picture design by Anumita Roy

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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