Saturday, April 26, 2014

A Blinkered Life!

You wouldn't know till I told you,
All the tales of the lands that hold you.

You wouldn't set sail, till you're old and pale,
For right now other things matter on the success scale.

It isn't about exotic destinations galore,
Those you've been to I'm sure.

It's about taking the time to explore,
The neighbourhood, the outskirts, the hidden village near the shore.

For when life's calling makes you leave the city,
You'll remember the roads, the shops, the monuments - a pity!

So take the time to take a quiet walk,
Drive out to the fort or sit near the rock.

You may discover a travellers soul respond,
The magic of the mundane, and a freedom which you had pawned.

Sanchita Johri