Notes From A Journey

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Being in the periphery,

walking along the banks

uneven

broken at times

smooth and paved at others -

the feet absorb textures.

For, the journey across

unaccustomed earth,

uncharted path,

used to a direction,

limited to the vision of culmination -

infinity is daunting.

Gratification,

Purpose,

Rewards and Attainment -

Hang like bats,

upside down -

circle in the limited sky 

at night,

blind through the day -

isolated from light.

Journeys are seldom complete -

beginnings are marked

milestones celebrated

end is melancholy.

Surrender is difficult,

seeking demanding

experience must be earned.

A body used to buying comforts,

and a mind invested in calculations -

pulls back,

stays on the bank,

in the periphery

even as feet 

absorbing the foreign textures

step onwards, though tentative.

Fascination wins over conforming –

horizon beckons...

And, heart flutters to fly.