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

[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.

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[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.

[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! :)

[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! :)