Bhartendu Second - Not Now

I am willing to travel
and discover where
Colombus left his journey

But not now
as the ghosts of all
great travellers
are pale and angry
for what we have made of their
innocent cravings
and romantic dreams

a time may come
when they will say

the ship is ready
and the sea is inviting

Bhartendu Second

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