The Hill – Delhi Poetry Slam

The Hill

By Ashutosh Pawar

There's something wrong upon that hill
Cause everything there seems to be still
Here's a board which says you can't climb even if you have the will.
I ignored the warning and started to climb
But soon I realised I was seeing but blind.
Never felt my legs so tired
And guess My mind was also on fire.
Saw someone coming down from the top
He looked so peaceful,he stared at me and he stopped.
I asked him why I can't go up that hill
"Why do you want to go" he asked I said"just for some thrill"
"It's a hill with the most beautiful view
Its all the things that you want for muse"
"The reason you can't climb is very simple
There's a lot in your head that's making you cripple"
"Let go of all the thoughts that makes you gloomy
Only then you can embrace a flower blooming"
I closed my eyes and took a deep breath
The man was gone,I felt that.
I opened my eyes couldn't see him for miles
Guess it was time to be focused for a while.
Tried to calm my mind down
And let go of the fears and frowns.
Took the step and realized that I can't go further
I knew I couldn't get rid of all the burden.
Little tears blurred my vision and I started to cry
Think I should come again some other time and then give it a try..


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