Monday, April 11, 2011

One Single Impression : Reciprocate

A bench …. A smile

It has been a long way.
Body is tired, so is mind.
Roads seem to be taking nowhere,
Destination alluding.
How far? How long?

Luggage being carried
Feels too heavy,
Yet, difficult to let go of it.

It is hopeless, futile to go on
Is there any choice?
Well, it is a difficult world.

And a bench on the way…..


Little rest,
A pause…..
Body feels good.
Mind settles,
Dwells in space within – a different world.

Energized
He gets up, starts again.
Turns around to look back
At the bench that offered a pause.
……….And smiles.


“When I make it big,
I will build benches along the way….”
He thought as he was walking.
“And…
I would be like a bench to other.”
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4 comments:

The Write Girl said...

I thoroughly enjoyed this poem. It really takes you on a journey. Sometimes taking a break is the thing we need to be refreshed.

Ramesh Sood said...

Harshadji, this is indeed a lovely promise made.. how nice would it be to find a place to sit and relax while on the road..with weary feet..

Thanks for always coming out with pieces of such delight and wisdom..

SandyCarlson said...

A very beautiful thought, to be sure.

PremI said...

Enjoyed sitting on the bench,
feeling light...