Dr Molly’s poem motivates us to expand beyond our comfort zones, take risks, and experience new things for growth—an exclusive for Independence Day, in Different Truths.
Step out of
your boat
to walk
over the waves...
our comfort
zones
can be
cosy
but, how
long?
we need
go beyond
the perceived
perceptions
to be
exceptional
exploring
the seemingly
not seen
but preferably
ignored,
to safeguard
your
comfort zone.
how long
can we be
safe?
it's a fleeting
shore.
this immanent,
uncertain
enigma of
life
stretching
somewhere
beyond...
be it as
float free
energy
dissipated,
or, converged
into one
in the
ad infinitum.
going beyond
matters,
in perception,
practice...
stretch out
your hand
the save
the needy
lend your
voice to
the voiceless
with kindness
writ large...
Step out of
your boat
to walk
over the waves...
Picture design by Anumita Roy
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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