TRAVELLER

Life ceases,

not for the soul
that travels through
myriad earthly bodies
between births and deaths,
untiring, undying.

The solitary traveller

enters and exits,
detached and peaceful
throughout the journey,
sans belongings,
sans company.

 

[Published in 'Your Space' of the e-journal 'Muse India' on 8 July 2011]