Krishnanand Guptar Poet Verse

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Writtten 6 August For 2025 Poetry Marathon Mile 4 Poetry Contest Poetry Contest of Mark Toney

Lost in the Woods

                                           Lost in the Woods 

			    Strolling in the midst of a dense forest
                        With emerald green trees spanning the sky,
                           Tasting the pristine beauty of the scene
                         Somehow I found myself lost in the woods;

                                  I wearily waded my way in vain
                              Across the tortuous serpentine lanes,
                     Speckled all through with thick thorns and thickets,
                           But each time fumbled at the starting point;

                                  Lost by misfortune in a select zone
                                I felt like a stranger in a strange land,
                                  Like an intruder amidst giant trees
                         Towering the tightened sphere with their shade;

                              Knowing not the rightful course to pursue
                             I stood still and tried to peer down myself
                             For the inner light to dispense some hints
                             Or the inner voice to whisper some words.

                          But, most of the trees seemed to sneer at me,
                             Some to snarl at me like wild woeful winds
                                  Treating the area as their enclave,
                                   A guarded territory of their own;

                              A few of the lofty trees seemed to shine
                             Like sapphire gems of sincere sympathy,
                          Some with their heart, gilded in molten gold,
                           Some with their mind, glowing like emerald;

                       One massive tree seemed whisper near my ears:
                           “Peer into the depth of your heart with love
                          And the course of your path will shine therein
                        Follow it and you`ll reach your journey`s goal;”

                              Another gigantic tree seemed to hint:
                          “Let go of the scoff and snickering sneers,
                        Gaze down your inner self with tranquil mind,
                          The inner light will blaze your path ahead.”

                           I pursued the counsels of both huge trees:
                              Both pointed in the self-same direction,
                       The same course, at end of which emerged light
                               Broadening my vision and my essence.

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Sotto Poet August 8, 2025 at 4:18 AM What a delightful poem! incredibly detailed, as though the wind were gently bringing each word to the reader's senses. The poem examines the issue of self-discovery and the path to enlightenment in the face of uncertainty and hardship. In a world that can feel overpowering and alienating, it represents the search for inner wisdom and direction. Krishnanand Guptar August 10, 2025 at 12:21 AM Thank you poet friend for appreciating the poem and and your inspiring words. Indeed, while keying down the poem, I had yourself and a few other poets like you in mind. If you read behind the lines of stanzas 6 and 8 you may decipher what I had in mind. Sending you the blessings of light and wishes for a sparkling day.