The Tour

In an intriguing land, adored by all
with undying zeal and ardent fervor
not to care for spring or fall,
my champion and I, went on a tour.

Over the infinite blue sea, there was a wonderful pier,
evincing the mark of man on nature,
A golden sun, like a ball of fire,
sinking slowly, as the waves soar and roar,
sand, so soft, seagulls and pebbles, all along the shore,
a treat for the eye and a heart full of joy,
Sublime, it was, like the peace of mind, in prayer.
I wondered if I saw it all,
but no, there was more in store.

And then there was a place, with glitter all around
where the day was forever asleep and the night stayed young.
where masses tried their luck, with desires, unbound,
where nothing evoked a regret, and instinct was in swing,
where power had it's say, be it right or wrong,
A marvel from the man, on a land, so barren,
exalting, it felt, just like a rock song !
I wondered if I saw it all,
but no, there was more in store.

A road I saw, like never before,
Curving it's way with ups and downs, along the mighty ocean
the other side, standing tall , was all rock and mountain,
Nature had so much to offer and every sight, for me to savour.
The ancient man, I thought, had no concerns, but food and shelter,
no need of time to spare, for he was also a part of nature.
Enlightening, it was, like the sight of a glorious dawn.
I wondered if I saw it all,
but no, there was more in store.

Then I saw an old man, sitting by his caravan,
lighting a fire in the front, with a guitar in one hand,
his pup was beside him, looking innocent and bemused,
It seemed it was loneliness, or was it solitude ?
he could be enduring it or could he be cherishing it ?
he said he lived in the valley and had no family,
his tone was live and gentle, but with subtle gloom,
Educating, it was, like the Wisdom of Solomon.
I wondered if I saw it all,
but no, there was more in store.

Then I came to a town, where holiday found its true place,
no one was in a hurry, and walked with some grace,
reckoning, they missed their childhood and were reliving the same,
I thought, these were wise ones, they knew the price of time,
Blending into one such crowd, trying to be my impeccant form,
Amusing, it was, like the simple smile on a child's face,
That's when I realised, I would never know it all,
but yes, the world's open, until I do so !