The weary world was tearing my bones
Cares and duties were hitting like stones
My eyes were hollow of sleepless nights
Of laughter fake and glaring lights
My knees did knock , unsteady i walked
Many-coloured woes in my heart were locked
I saw such figures in the air ,
That with venom in their eyes would stare
My poor little soul did yearn and crave
For a moment's rest from their frenzied rave
But even in slumber my eyes I closed
I did not find a moment of repose .
Where do I get a moment's rest ?
I thought long and hard for outcomes best
I thought of a friend who loved me dear
A friend who'd give me a patient ear
Once more my troubles I did confide
In her arms I wished to hide
For moments few , I did assure
Till my drudgery would be cured
She caressed my head with affection deep
My head on her shoulder did I keep
Said she "what rest can you get in my arms ?
I am myself in the midst of alarms
Forgive me if I do disappoint
Your woes I do fail to anoint "
Fallen and tired , I thought again ,
I thought of my mother who in sun or rain
Clutched me in her bosom, safe and tight
Till I for myself in this world could fight
I thought , again in her embrace close ,
I would certainly find sweet repose .
And so I lay my head in her lap
I was a child after a long long gap
She passed her fingers through my hair
And said ," its long,since u've been here ,
The years have passed like ages though
My bones have weakend , and I am slow
My child , a mother shall love u forever
And ask not in turn any favour
But the ways of the world dictate it best
Now its my turn to rest .... "
The realisation pricked me deep
There are promises I did not keep
There are duties I did not perform
Though try I did, I do confirm
I wished to be free of every care
Lose myself in the drapes of the air ,
Wander like a vagabond , no strings attached
To revel in the beauty of Creation unmatched
So all I left , no love no hate
In search of joys , no soul can abate
The wanton wind , would frolic with me
Drink I will the passion of the sea........
" U Escapist !!!!!!!" shrieked the wind ,
Blew againt me with rage unpinned ,
"What for do you want repose ?
Like a stupid you do cry out your woes ?
A waste of a life that you have lived
Selfish dreams that you have weaved ...
No wonder you shall get worn out ,
Have you ever lived for someone, I doubt
Have you ever brought on any countenance
A smile unalloyed , of joys intense
Have you yet done a deed that shall live
A deed that bounties for ages would give
Have you yet affected an afflicted life
Knowing you shall gain nothing from the strife "
And on and on the wind did go
It cursed and spat like a vindictive foe
But the sea was calm and rebuked no more
Said she as the she broke on the shore
"Rest you will , but only once
You need not escape nor renounce .
When you have lived and loved enough
When you have travelled through patches rough
Then one day you shall sleep for sure
Dreamless slumber , blissfully pure ........."
And so I walked back into the grind ,
Where alone my rest i could find ,
Sleep i will , but only once .........
Neither will I escape nor renounce !!!
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