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.

[Bala Gorthi]

I liked it here, when you said the cross roads aren't any strangers. I liked the whole stanza in particular, especially,"exchanging directions with a warm gratitude". Very nicely written.
I enjoyed your journey and the search for the long lost abode. You do put some element of nature in your work, it seems. I love that. what are we without those elements ?
Nice write with good rhyming.
Thanks for sharing and keep writing.:-):-)

[Abhilash Hegde]

I would say, I wrote it when I couldn't keep it anymore in my heart.. I tried to etch my deep felt experiences as I tread through this meandering life. Thanks Bala, for reading and leaving your thoughts on this one. Glad to know you liked it!

[Manu]

Again, a good write!
Flow is really good.
An ode to wanderers !! Keep writing. :-)

[Abhilash Hegde]

Thanks Gorthi! Appreciate you stopping by and reading this write! :)