Nikunj Sharma - ! ! ! ! ! ! Away! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

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”.

Nikunj Sharma

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