Poems by
Arun Kumar

The Journey Man

a poem by Arun Kumar

The Alarm startled Me
Woke up at Dawn.
A journey in the offing,
Stifled a Yawn.

Have to leave – my Friend
While you were Asleep.
If I tell you my plans
You’ll do nothing but Weep.

Deep down in your heart
I’m no one to You.
‘Am no Lover
Just the morning Dew!

Contemplating about Life
Why is it all so?
(I) Don’t hold on for eternity
Always have to Go.

You had asked me to Stay,
And stay with you Forever.
It’s not your heart asking me,
Your words – No eternal River!

With all my heart,
I want to Stay.
But me leaving you.
Is for what you Pray!

For so long now,
I saw it in your Eyes.
Asking me to love you
With your clear Disguise!

Everything has a Price
Really wanted to Keep,
Realized with sadness (happiness)
‘Twas pretty Cheap

Now it’s more clearer
(I) Don’t have to Lie,
Left at your bedside
A note of ‘GoodBye’