The Himalayas Beckon Me Poem by Jhadeswar Khanda

My busy-life became so weary,
Seeing a distant wonderland in my imagery.
To calm & soothe this tired mind,
A new-born-dream arose behind.

Four friends together, we made a vow,
That to a distant journey we would go.
Every heart was field with pure delight,
On wings of fancy, we took flight.

Torn in doubt, we pondered where to go,
Which place would suit us, we did not know.
Then spoke the soul, ' Oh dear, be wise,
Free your mind where all your worry lies.'

'Darjeeling is the Queen of Hills,
A beautiful place that wonders fills.
Bring no other place into your thought,
Let your heart here be caught.'

Thus our journey finally took flight,
With bags and baggage packed up tight.
High Hopes filled each beauty breast,
To see that dreamland, beautiful & blest.

In this way, our journey did softly start,
Like colorful Holi, dreams played in the heart.
A brand new experience for us four,
As the Himalayas beckoned from shore.