For many, life is a race against time, to reach the top,
they tread on, with an unflinching focus.
While the peak beckons me,
its allure, is not strong enough to lure me.
I would rather choose routes undiscovered,
meander on the cobbled pathways,
be lost in the maze of the unknown.
My dirt laden feet, walking on the muddy trails would gather untold experiences,
soaking in the spirit of nature, witnessing miracles unfold.
My chosen path in life may not give me success,
I may falter at the crossroads of life, be lost,
but it will armor me with enriched gratification.
Reena’s Xploration Challenge #220
“Life is a mountain. Your goal is to find your path, not to reach the top.”
Maxime Lagace
A beautiful read, as it is and backwards too ….try it out 😄
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Thanks Deepika. Didn’t have that in mind while writing it. Will try it out though 😀
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Uncharted path …. by Radhika
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Thanks
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Beautiful Radhika ❤️
And what better way to express it than with a poem!
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Beautiful Radhika ❤ ! And what better way than to say it with poetry.
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I took Deepa’s suggestion and read it backwards too. Beautifully constructed! I salute the spirit, and the words ‘gathering untold experience’ especially appealed to me.
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Glad the line appealed to you Reena. Thanks a lot!
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Beautiful read Radhika.. commendable work by you
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Thanks Tanvir
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What a beautiful poem Radhika! I love these lines;
My dirt laden feet, walking on the muddy trails would gather untold experiences,
soaking in the spirit of nature, witnessing miracles unfold.
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Thanks so much Sadje. In the lap of nature, miracles abound!
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Very true! You’re welcome
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Deep, Beautiful, and true! Amazing!
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Thank you A!
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Beautiful reflections in words Radhika!
This is the journey for me!
💕❤️😎
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So glad to have your company Cindy. Thanks a ton 💖💖
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Oh it’s a pleasure Radhika.. Your words always touch and inspire! 💖💖
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Such a deeply moving and revealing poem Radhika. Excellent interpretation of your feelings into the written word. Well done. ✒️
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Thank you so much Ami. Appreciate your kind words 🙏💖
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You are most kindly welcome! 😊
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thought inducing indeed, and profound, unless your path leads to the top.
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Thanks Jude
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My pleasure Radhika.
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A beautiful reflection of life.
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Thank you Patricia
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Lets discover the undiscovered. Beautiful read Radhika.
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Beautiful and inspiring, Radhika! I love this poem and find it very relatable! ❤
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Glad to know that this resonates with you Cheryl. Thanks so much. Enjoy your weekend ❤️
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“its allure, is not strong enough to lure me.” – this made me smile dear Radhika, for having your company in this perspective, and your entire poem kept my smile on, what you is describe far more alluring, and your poetry made it all the way more affirming and beautiful at the same time.
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I am honoured to have your company in this journey Pragalbha. Your constant support and encouragement means a lot, to up my spirit and direction. Thank you so much 💖
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My pleasure and privilege truly dear Radhika.
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Fantastic imagination, Radhika and our life is surely like a mountain. We have to move slowly and then reach the top. Nice poem.
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Thank you Kamal
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Welcome dear Radhika.
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I’m with you Radhika – would rather take the uncharted path. Muddy feet are the best.
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So happy to have your company V.J. Thanks a lot!
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The quote alongside the beautiful scenery in this poem makes it gorgeous!
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Many thanks Jaya
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Beautifully expressed Radhika. The few lines you have penned speak for the vast majority of the human race.
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Thank you so much 🙏
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Beautiful poem Radhika. The path less travelled is meaningful and gratifying. Wonderful thoughts and reflections
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Your words are so inspiring and beautiful, Radhika. True wisdom in your words. Joining you in this journey. ❤️
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Loved your thoughts…
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Thanks Piyush
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Race against time tasks sometimes end up being sisyphean tasks …
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