Wanderer

those abandoned roads, I travel 

to seek out my disillusioned castle. 

with a broken compass in hands 

I've set off to Utopian lands. 

as the winds befriend me, 

those bare-bewitched eyes see 

of a recluse I'm to be, 

sipping that cup of night tea. 

these crossroads aren't any strangers, 

they greet me like my next-door neighbors. 

we speak to each other in melancholic solitude

and exchange directions with a warm gratitude.

I ain't know when to stop 

every other day just another hop 

maybe, crack open myself to talk ? 

to far-off I may wander 

this ain't a meek-heart to squander. 

I'm journeying to meet my life node 

on that less-traveled desolated road 

as I search for my long-lost abode. 

 

- AH, 09/22/2016

Reviews

[Marie]

I love this mystical write, Abhi. The road less travelled is very finely painted through excellent word choice. You are an artist with words! A wonderful allegorical gem. Only the v-e-r-y brave act independently and free themselves from the conformity of others who choose to take the other road, the one most travelled. A very upbeat poem! Though the compass is broken, the dream is not cancelled as you set off for Utopia! The metaphorical road is filled with bumps, potholes and the possibilities of getting lost, but I feel a strong desire for spiritual enlightenment is the reason for making this road your choice, Abhi. If this is so, I can assure you that you will grow in ways you never imagined possible. Exquisitely penned! I love this v-e-r-y meaningful, intuitive, thought provoking poem. A super poetic gem! THANK YOU! for sharing, Abhi. Wishing you a wonderful rest of the day and a very blessed new week ahead filled with the very best of everything for you to enjoy, especially everything you wish for our dearest self...

[Abhilash Hegde]

Glad to hear your thoughts and perspectives on this write. Life is a journey and we are all travelers with suitcases of past, present and future. You're right, there is a desire for spiritual enlightenment and we should always I think. I often wonder what's our purpose and the end or is there an end? or just wander and wander till you meet your truth. seeking is life and life is seeking. hop on, keep moving. You lose ways often but losing your way is just part of the journey, it is meant to lose your way to find a new way :) Thanks for reading and leaving an in-depth review. Grateful for such kind words, Marie. Thank you much! Wish you too the best rest of the week filled with joy and everything you wish for. Take care!

[Marie]

Most welcome always, Abhi and thank you for sharing your very enlightening words with me. Thank you also for your kind greetings. I am most grateful. Take very good care of you, keep safe and stay well, dear friend...

[Abhilash Hegde]

You too, thanks Marie.

[Marvin Thomas Cox-Flynn..]

Nice philosphical thoughts of Human aspirations to truly find and know our inner selves, and sometomes it is a physical place that serves to connect us to our innermost oneness ...

[Abhilash Hegde]

Thank you Marvin for reading and sharing your thoughts. Appreciate it.

[Coyote Poetry]

A wonderful poem shared Abhilash. I was a wanderer once. I saw 40 countries and 48 states. Today I don't wander no-more. I believe. We can make any place our home. I had many. I liked the flow of thoughts and thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Abhilash Hegde]

wow! 40 countries and 48 states. I would love to hear your experiences. thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts on this write, Coyote. Appreciate it!

[grace]

This poem is so much my vibe! I love roads and just love to travel! Such a beautiful poem you wrote, long time ago, but i feel lucky to read it today, it's the kind of poem i always looked for to read.

[Abhilash Hegde]

Thank you grace for reading. I'm glad to hear you and I love the roads and travel too :)

[duff]

This has a nice rhythm to it. Like an old school hip hop beat. You can beat your head to this. Wandering and searching. Seeking a higher level. Great work!

[Abhilash Hegde]

Thank you Duff for the review and reading this write.. :)

[X]

to wander and to wonder and to became aware with awe 'tis the journey of this life...A seep soul searching poem you wrote my dear Abhi with gorgeous lines and images that make me ponder and think. Always a pleasure to read your thoughts {{{HUGS}}}

[Abhilash Hegde]

Thank you Kira for stopping by and reading. I'm glad to hear your thoughts on this one :) - Cheers, Abhi.

[Amber Stone]

majestic! what a reflexive prose and magic-real thoughts taken out by the lips and lines of the writer: "..those abandoned roads, I travel, to seek out my disillusioned castle. " amazing path to express the need of heart and soul to find its own way home. and also my favorite: "...with a broken compass in hands I've set off to Utopian lands". I just bow, and bow, and bow, and bow to this majestic prose. thank U Abhi, ...and please, never stop writing.

[Abhilash Hegde]

you're very kind with words Amber, thank you for reading me and the encouragement.. I'm glad you liked this write of mine and shared your thoughts and perspectives on it. I truly value that. Thanks much, cheers! Abhi.

[X]

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[barleygirl]

As a fairly strict rhymer myself, I enjoy seeing a poet use rhyme more loosely & in a relaxed way, not always perfect rhymes, but close enuf for a song. I often feel like a wanderer in life, even when I'm not able to move or travel, & this is what your poem reminds me of . . . THAT kind of wandering . . . when we're not going to the beat of everyone else's drum. I also get the feeling of real physical wandering from your poem, which I enjoy becuz it's stated in unexpected ways, but the deeper meaning feels like a different kind of soul wandering here (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Abhilash Hegde]

As you state, wandering may be both physical or just in your mind. I think, we all wander in our lives and may find our life compass to navigate in a certain path as we tread along. Thank you Margie for reading and sharing your impressions on this poem..

[Resa]

Your poem flows smoothly,
At times a perfect melodic tone.
I really enjoyed it !
Resa.

[Abhilash Hegde]

Thank you, Resa. Glad to know you enjoyed it!

[Jade]

as the winds befriend me,
those bare-bewitched eyes see
of a recluse I'm to be,
sipping that cup of night tea.

I really enjoyed this part, loved the first line the most.
To me this write is awesome

[Abhilash Hegde]

Really glad to know you enjoyed reading this one. It's indeed great to hear your thoughts and thank you for reading and leaving a review, oddgirl! :)