Wednesday, August 26, 2009

The Rhythm of my footsteps

I can hear the loud music playing
I cant bear the sound of screaming people
In search of silence I have started this walk..
I will try to listen to the sound of my footsteps..
The birds are chirping so loudly
Insects are buzzing as the sun sets
Cars go by making a loud noise
I will try to listen to the sound of my footsteps...
My phone rings...
A song makes a appearance ... my mind starts humming
I will try to listen to the sound of my footsteps..
In vain I try to listen to some crazy desire
In vain I make all things swing my way
I give up not wanting to change anything
Suddenly I can "Listen to the sound of my footsteps"

2 comments:

Karthik Soundarajan said...

nice, its funny how we desire not to desire, something tells me this actually occurred in your life.

are you in india now, the part about loud traffic, makes me curious.

Anonymous said...

preethi: I do understand what you are conveying...but as a poem, would suggest it to make it more poetic without giving up on the clarity of presentation material. especially last 2 lines...If u r just writing it for yourself, as you said earlier...skip my comments.

my 2 cents--Arvind

In vain I make all things swing my way
I give up not wanting to change anything
Suddenly I can "Listen to the sound of my footsteps"