No one ever came back.

Inspired by "Kafka on the Shore" by Haruki Murakami.

I wandered too far
in the darkness,
looking for you,
running after the shadows
and the glimmers,
I thought belonged to you,
but I wandered too far.

I kept following the sounds,
the echoes,
of happiness lamenting
and melancholy laughing,
and I found nothing,
no one, but solitude;
and I never came back.

I wandered too far,
but I found what it meant
to live,
to wander endlessly,
'til I found myself;
but I wandered too far,
and I withdrew.

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

The most important thing in this piece Fairy is that you found yourself. It took time and you wandered far, but you got there in the end.

Chris

[Fairy Khan]

Yes, that's true, and I am glad. Thank you for your words.

[Chris Shaw]

You are welcome.

[Cassie]

This is so so encouraging, you found yourself finally. How encouraging

[Fairy Khan]

Thank you for reading.

[Coyote Poetry]

A nice tale in the poem my friend. Wandering into the unknown seeking someone. Can be a scary journey. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[barleygirl]

I love your message about the struggle between letting go & holding back. This push-and-pull is depicted in a palpable way. Yet, I saw a different meaning, too . . . about how sometimes there are friends who suck you dry . . . taking, taking, taking . . . needy & not giving back. Eventually we've gone too far in their direction & we have to withdraw to save ourselves & to rekindle our joy (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Fairy Khan]

Although meanings are subjective, but the meaning that I wrote it with is more aligned to your second line of interpretation. I really appreciate you visiting and leaving your comments on my work.

[AJNJ]

I felt the poet withdraw to protect themselves from hurt. A very instinctive and wise thing to do. Its always wise to retreat if one doesn't get the right vibes. Appreciated very much.

[Fairy Khan]

Thank you for the visit.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

sometimes we withdraw so far into ourselves there is no coming back...
it is really the saddest when we see that happening to someone we care about and there is no solution.
And we know it...we cannot save those who have no want or intention to be saved.
really intense write here.
j.

[Fairy Khan]

That's so true. Thank you for reading.

[Just Kim]

Such an emotional read here, nicely expressed

[Fairy Khan]

Thank you, Kim. I am glad you liked it.