Other Side Poem by Pamuditha Zen Anjana

I walked when
the morning star glanced at me
through the weaves of trees
and when the mornings became noon
and when it was hard to bear the light

I walked even when
the way forward seemed
utterly impossible
even when things seemed to be
falling apart right in front of my eyes

I kept walking
counting each breath
for the miles I've passed
tripping on the countless
paths I've crossed

I kept walking
even when you told me
that I'll never be able to

I kept on walking
even when the world told me
"you'll never ever make it! "

So, as I walked
on these lonely roads
through the wallowing dark
that swallowed hope

on came the silence
to take away my words
on came the pain
to take away my memories
on came a lot of things
to sink their teeth into my brain

Oh but, still I'm walking
towards what I need the most
towards that place where
the grass is greener and
the skies are bluer
towards where it's safe to breath…