Still accosting me closely,
And within as I spread my wings for now
They reverberate with joy and sorrow.
The land I once measure barefooted
Still carry the remnants of my childhood plays,
Despite the turmoil of my wavy thoughts
That keeps me far from many things
I know in the depth of her soul
Pengkalan Hulu still carves a niche for me.
As I pluck my memories one by one
And lay each across the ever spreading mind,
An insoluble conundrum of mystical rhyme
Begin to rise in me with euphoric expansion.
Inscrutable indeed the play of fate
A place so enchanting, quintessence of peace,
I am forced to walk out from,
To fulfil the yearning to make a living.
At each thought of Pengkalan Hulu,
A profound hush of bliss arise within me
I wish to re-enter the heaven again
Before my eternal call arrive at my door.
Oh! Pengkalan Hulu
At every thought of you
I see nothing but hills, cluster of hills
I hear nothing but wind, whistle of wind
I feel nothing but bliss, inexplicable bliss
I touch nothing but earth, the brown earth.
Will my breath mingle with yours?
Let me know before it’s too late.
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A lovely poem you have written with so much of love and passion for the wonderful place. I can feel that your heart and soul are still there.
ReplyDeleteVisit the place soon. Take care dear fren.
So much feeling. So special a place!
ReplyDeleteHi Cyclopseven, That's some poem!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed reading this - pleased to meet you...
Your closing lines are really wonderful:
ReplyDelete'Oh! Pengkalan Hulu
At every thought of you
I see nothing but hills, cluster of hills
I hear nothing but wind, whistle of wind
I feel nothing but bliss, inexplicable bliss
I touch nothing but earth, the brown earth.
Will my breath mingle with yours?
Let me know before it’s too late.'
Lots of feeling here, full of longing and yearning with layers of hope and passion. Nicely done!
ReplyDeleteGood description of the place that is so important to your eyes!
ReplyDeletewell, i guess you are just 2 hours drive away!! ;)
ReplyDeletebtw, i dint know about the British fort.. hv to find out whether its still there, tx
emotions for this place well done
ReplyDeletenice to meet you!
I could feel the love you have for this place very deeply....just beautiful. This was my very favorite line:
ReplyDeleteThe land I once measure barefooted
So much meaning in these few words! A whole history in one line. Thank you for sharing!
Hi Guys
ReplyDeleteThank you for dropping by. I wish one day we can share the moment having 'virtual tea'. Really appreciate those words.
I am not familiar with this place...but your poem makes be yearn for it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!