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Quest Forever

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Imagine myself.. a traveller from the ancient world of history - world of Buddha, Hsuen Tsang and Fa Hien, land of Pyramids, and Great Wall... walking through ages.. in search for knowledge, spirituality, harmony.. crossing through meandering rivers and mighty oceans, hills and dales of the universe, in quest of love, kindness and inner peace. Probably many have imagined the same way as I do... inspired by the chimes soaring above from the temples, standing on the seashore with sapphire waves rolling away, meditating on serene snowy mountaintops, with chartreuse waterfalls descending on coral rocks. History of human civilization.... A history of inquiry, enlightenment and attainment of peace. References: Hsuan Tsang - 7th century Chinese Buddhist monk, scholar, traveller Fa Hien - Chinese Buddhist monk who travelled on foot from China to India Buddha - Spiritual leader. The word itself means "enlightenment". FIRST PLACE September 27, 2021 For "Q" New Poetry Contest Sponsor: Constance La France For Strand - 1058 Poetry Contest Sponsor: Brian Strand

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Sam Kauffman

Date: 10/9/2021 9:24:00 AM

Wonderful allegorical write, Mala! Love the "quest" metaphor in your search for ultimate attainment of "peace" in a cavalcade of wisdom through time with each bit of wisdom built on the previous a-ha moments. Congratulations on your win! Love and hugs!

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 10/5/2021 1:11:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. Your "Quest" is a creative/wonderful~~story/write. It is hard to imagine how they did it. Guess ones does when they need to do. Have a blessed day...................

Line Gauthier

Date: 10/5/2021 11:08:00 AM

Wow Malabika ~ a definite fave for me. This is definitely my kind of quest ~ Congrats on your most deserving top win!

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 10/5/2021 11:32:00 AM

Thank you so much, Line. I am so honoured to have my poem in your fave list! That's incredible!

Constance La France

Date: 10/5/2021 9:09:00 AM

Mala, congratulations on your win in my "P" contest with this beautifully penned poem, well done ~ love and serenity _Constance

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 10/5/2021 11:31:00 AM

Thank you, Constance. I feel amazed with your wonderful ideas for the themes - they are truly inspiring.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 10/4/2021 9:22:00 PM

Very great write. Even though those who entered other territories had their vested interests, as you have mentioned, "inquiry, enlightenment and attainment of peace" have been the base of everything. Great Work! Congratulations!

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 10/5/2021 11:30:00 AM

Thanks, Christuraj. Love to believe - inquiry, enlightenment, peace - were the ultimate goal of those ancient travellers.

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 9/30/2021 6:35:00 AM

This is so inspiring dear Mala... yes we all are travellers... on a journey to seek love, peace... and above all... on a quest to seek our inner self... and those various moments in our lives are our varied experiences... that give us the wisdom of the Ultimate Truth of the Universe... An awesome apt write on the theme chosen dear friend... Hugs... ~ Ani

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 10/5/2021 11:28:00 AM

Thank you, Anitra. Really appreciate your thoughtful comment.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 9/29/2021 6:42:00 PM

A lovely imagining!

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 9/29/2021 6:49:00 PM

Thank you, Kim. Love to imagine myself in the ancient world.

Jcb Brul

Date: 9/28/2021 2:29:00 AM

This is also my quest my friend. This poem resonates with me. Best wishes and more power on your mighty pen.

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 9/28/2021 6:33:00 AM

Thank you, Dear Poet. At least we are trying to reach our goal keeping in mind the quest of our ancestors.

Harry Horsman

Date: 9/27/2021 10:31:00 PM

This is a wonderful historic walk Mala, one thing i have learnt in my long life, is the vast majority of this planet want everything you write in this poem, yet through the ages, as it is now, a hand full of individuals (despots) cause so much grief, with so much power in which to control and manipulate the way they want it to be. Love your poetry, Mala, so skilful and positive.

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 9/28/2021 6:32:00 AM

So true, Harry. Majority suffers because of those few. Really appreciate your thoughtful comment.