Steep

i could walk ahead without looking back
i could step back without losing ground
and yet...
there were glitters on the road
i stopped to see
there were yearning pulses
i often skipped by
and yet...
there were words I learnt
but suddenly, phases forgot
there were more destinations laid -
the journey curtailed

and yet...
let go let go
let go and move on
i heard over and over
i was puzzled,
should i walk run or hop
i don't know when i had stopped

looks like the endless battle is now over
the storm is humming winds
i saw the river ripple my face
and yet ...
i just sailed along

they’re painting images with identities
i am bound by several words
and yet...
i can walk ahead without looking back
i can step back without losing ground