A Pointless Journey
Mahesh Wadhwani 1971
A one way tunnel runs beneath a mountain
It looks eerie, yet inviting and wild
I drive pass it every morning and nite
No courage to enter, fears grip me tight
I am not afraid of the dark and cold it seems to be
Not afraid on how long a ride this would be for me
I am not afraid of what I might encounter along the way
Not afraid of the any uncertainties the journey may lay
I need to know, what lies for me at the other end
Need to know, what awaits me outside that bend
I need to know, if someone’s gonna be there to take me forward
Need to know, that you will ride by my side there onward
Scared am I to take chances towards anything I desire
Don’t wanna reach the end to ponder on what next to acquire
Don’t wanna look left or right and wonder which way I need to steer
Just wanna move ahead with the one that can await me there
Something did made me step into that tunnel finally
I don’t know where this will lead me eventually
But am on it right now, too late to turn back
The future, scary, remains sadly all black
I think I see light, its getting brighter, now its blinding
Journey filled with desires, possibilities, fact findings
Seems to have, for now, come to its dead end
I keep waiting, with hopes to see you, my friend
The ride, unforgettable in every way, made me alive
My chosen path, now lost and alone I strive
Abundant memories, I shall live to cherish a lot
A pointless journey for me, this surely was not
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