Today the great historian especially of Indian freedom struggle Sri Bipin Chandra became a part of the history himself. I remember the innumerable references I received for studying from his books when preparing for the UPSC exams and it is unbelievable that my son also came looking for the same historian's books for his preparations............................... Documenting the journey of a nation must have been akin to writing a travelogue for him.... and I as an ardent student (a reader of his books) and fan of Sri Bipin Chandra can only pay my homage through an account of the journey that we are all going through ourselves............................
Travelogue of a
Ranter
On the road, Miles behind,
I
remember, I saw a child,
He walked with steady steps,
Without lust for luxury,
And without fear of wild.
I remember the kites,
And the clouds he chased,
His running after shooting stars,
With head held high,
And with faith unfazed.
At the curve of the road,
I remember, I saw a boy little old,
Marching shyly on the rough terrain,
One couldn't miss the glitter in his eyes,
And his strides so bold.
At the cross-road on my way,
I met a guy full of youth,
With so many queries, so much to seek,
Was he lost between realities of life,
And a search of truth?
Racing towards my own destiny,
I glanced upon a man passing bye,
His best foot forward and eyes on ground,
On his way towards worldly goals,
Did he notice the butterflies flying bye?
As a new path emerged from my road,
I saw a man with hair little grey,
Strolling with heavy feet and deep breath,
He clung to his companions,
As if afraid of hunters out on prey?
Before I took the next turn,
A frail figure appeared,
With tattered clothes and baggage
deshelved,
Yet had eyes with a glitter of wisdom,
And gaze of a spirit untamed.
Not far ahead near the horizon,
I can see an old man out on a walk,
Reflecting on days gone bye and miles
fathomed,
Receding hairline and countless wrinkles,
Smiles on his lips tell more than his talk.
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