I was walking in yesterday
Wraiths and city nights knew me
I walked far on into the past and then
The complexity of that endless road came across to me
I didn't use word associations, then and now,
Not even to try to place locations in
The map of my mind; I wandered here and there
I was walking in yesterday
As if yesterday was today
And as though the past was alive
I walked into yesterday and it was the friend
Whose name I couldn't recall; it was the wanderer's wine
Bought at a wayside stall
It was the cold water in a village well when the sun burnt the eyes
All the rest was lies
I walked into yesterday but I left my todays behind
I did not realise that I was leaving behind
The remants of the rest of my mind.
Wonderful title and concept and so the execution, with a very good rhythm. I like it! Regards, onelia
A poem with several classical allusions....one of the best sathya narayana
this is very cool... nice images. I walked into yesterday and it was the friend Whose name I couldn't recall; it was the wanderer's wine Bought at a wayside stall good lines. you have done a fine job with this. an enjoyable read. good job. Crystal
Lovely picture of day dreaming, just remember life is now. Bob
' was walking in yesterday As if yesterday was today And as though the past was alive' An enigma---lovely +10 regards anjali
Such a stress free occupation, thanx for taking me with you regards Tom 10+
Wraiths and city limits- indicate life of the bewildering recent past…the mind wandering aimlessly- no map no location- and recollecting only a bit sweetness, not of much worth to remember- notice the casual way of mentioning of the friend and the way side wine stall…but what actually quenches the thirst of the wandering mind is the cold village well water- a glaring contradiction to the wine symbol…and the mind finally realizing that the present also is not any different either… A poem impressive by its enigmatic elusive presentation style…a very good one, the way I read 10+
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Lady that was a beautiful write, the content was excellent top marks for you my friend 10 Chris x