Sometimes I wonder if we really comprehend loneliness. I was heading home after devoting a day's life to the hardships of the flat world, with my "currently freaked out" mind trifling with my emotions. The night was cold and I wanted to be alone; but I guess it had more in-store for me than just a mere glass of hot milk and an old laptop to meddle with. A queer thought struck my mind, and now I was treading the roads, blind!
In the darkness of the night
Away from all delight,
On my foot I was treading
Was it only me or my mind dreading?
Having crossed a couple of blocks, I started hearing blaring beats of a few notorious drums, which appeared to have killed the silence of the night. The dark night had nothing to offer, except a few drums beating out in rapture. So, I thought of inspecting the occasion, with rising hope and an intense desire in succession. To my surprise, it was a Lohri night, and I saw people celebrating in their own jive.
No signs of fatigue or tire
Dancing around the ring of fire,
People had lit the holy beacon
Frisking in the festive Lohri season
I stood there for as long as I could, allowing my soul to tap to a beat or two. I was really happy to have taken that walk, which helped me to refresh - at least my thoughts! The sudden vibe had blessed my soul and now I was readily heading for my home. That night I slept really well, with sweet memories of the Lohri celebrations forcing my loneliness to bid farewell.
Blessed my soul, I was overwhelmed
My mind was free, having no realm
Thoughts were candid, but really tender
This surely was, a walk to remember
I was alone but not lonely! No friends around, but happy faces in plenty!
In the darkness of the night
Away from all delight,
On my foot I was treading
Was it only me or my mind dreading?
Having crossed a couple of blocks, I started hearing blaring beats of a few notorious drums, which appeared to have killed the silence of the night. The dark night had nothing to offer, except a few drums beating out in rapture. So, I thought of inspecting the occasion, with rising hope and an intense desire in succession. To my surprise, it was a Lohri night, and I saw people celebrating in their own jive.
No signs of fatigue or tire
Dancing around the ring of fire,
People had lit the holy beacon
Frisking in the festive Lohri season
I stood there for as long as I could, allowing my soul to tap to a beat or two. I was really happy to have taken that walk, which helped me to refresh - at least my thoughts! The sudden vibe had blessed my soul and now I was readily heading for my home. That night I slept really well, with sweet memories of the Lohri celebrations forcing my loneliness to bid farewell.
Blessed my soul, I was overwhelmed
My mind was free, having no realm
Thoughts were candid, but really tender
This surely was, a walk to remember
I was alone but not lonely! No friends around, but happy faces in plenty!
You are amazing! :)
ReplyDeleteAnd now since u've started, don't give up this blog! It would serve as a silent friend u can always turn to, and the lonliness would be gone in a flash!
Coming to the post, I loved the poetry here again!
Lohri is sure a time of celebrations and even I missed being at home and dancing around the fire and having all those delicacies...U were sure lucky to pass by tht place:-)
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All this time being with you and now I get to know what you are capable of. Hats off to you buddy. Keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteWow! Amazing posts! You are full of surprises bhai :-) Keep up the good work.
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