Harinder’s evocative poem about Nature’s changing seasons teaches wisdom, impermanence, humility, self-reliance, hope, and new beginnings, exclusively for Different Truths. 

The shooting star tells me
Not to be vain of a position high
The small mushroom tells me that you can be
Your umbrella, under the sky
The approaching winter tells me that
It brings with it the joy of Christmas.
The end of the Year tells me that Spring has
Already boarded the bus,
Simple lessons I learn from the Sun,
The Sky and the Moon
And it is a blessing to meet the
“Silent Teachers” in Nature's staff room.
Teaching us to be compassionate, loving and kind 
The best way to worship God is to serve mankind.

Picture design by Anumita Roy

Harinder Cheema

Harinder Cheema is a renowned poetess and an internationally published author. Her novel, ‘The Temple Stop’ received ‘The Best Book of the Year Award 2020’ by Aghaaz, Author in You. She is the co-author of 17 poetry anthologies. Her short stories have been published in the coffee table books. Her articles have been published in various international magazines, and she has also received many prestigious honours and awards in the field of literature.