! ! ! ! ! ! Away! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Poem by Nikunj Sharma

! ! ! ! ! ! Away! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

Rating: 3.4


Packed bags in the trunk
I slip through the city quietly.
The long distances shall now lay shrunk
as the wheels speed on nicely.

Away from the maddening bustle
as I wind the window down.
I hear the tree leaves rustle
I am surely away from town.

Thatched roof and coconut trees;
I sense love in the morning breeze.
Today the sun appears extra pink;
I stare at life and the missing link.

There's a music in the engine's rumble
as a cuckoo's voice echoes in jungle.
The serpentine road and the crawl uphill
I admire the beauty, the time stands still

Someone silently rewinds the clock
as I stand tall on top of a rock.
Arms stretched wide, eyes to the sky
wind on my face, have sun in my eye.

The evening sky stands clear and proud
Huddle of stars and absolutely no cloud.
The mind counts the jewels one by one
This moment is infinite in pleasure and fun.

Windows open where only a wall stays
I dance with trees, my heart sways
The stereo fills the air with a lovely song
I happily sing, “ Can I stay here all life long”.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Melanie Johnson 12 January 2010

Hi! Thanks so much for commenting on my poem. Wow! I absolutely love this poem of yours! ! I actually felt like I was on that trip. Keep up the great work! I would rate it a 10, but for some reason it's not refreshing my votes.

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Estrella Baldemosa 06 January 2010

a lovely image....thank you for the poem

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Lady Grace 06 January 2010

oh what a nice poem i read from city walls down to woody hills sky lights and morning views reminds me of a scene 2 years ago.... as usual, your poems are nicely done the words are acceptable to any level of age it is therefore the prettiest among some coz everybody could understand and can easily comprehend...

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Indira Renganathan 05 January 2010

You've painted the scenario with your words....very much enjoyable a poem....great10

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Indira Renganathan 05 January 2010

You've painted the scenario with your words....very much enjoyable a poem....great10

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Monica Monet 01 March 2013

Just how my heart feels now are your closing words... Since I first read this years ago now, I carried close to myself the third last stanza... not remembering which poem it came from... but knowing it was from your works... and now I discover it and read your poem afresh... enlivened with the joy of renewal... the dew of your golden pen inspiring, transporting... what skill you have... it is rare and beautiful and speaks of a heart of goodness and joy that uplifts and entrances... do keep writing as your spirit impels you to... this is not something anyone can teach... it comes from within...and it is pure excellence! tfs

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Pradyumna Jyotir 27 January 2010

What is this life if full of care, You have no time to stand and stare, Your poem made me forget all my cares....great work.

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Sumita Datta 18 January 2010

It was so nice Nikunj.... while reading, I actually could feel the journey as you have written it so nicely :)

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Indira Babbellapati 16 January 2010

in such idyllic environs, why not do away with the stereo?

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Sandra Fowler 14 January 2010

The joy of being artfully presented. I like this one very much. Warm regards, Sandra

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Nikunj Sharma

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