An Aesthetic Experience At Chawrasta Poem by Prayash Gupta

Cold winter day,
nippy wind chilled my bones;
I glimpsed at the Sun and its faint rays,
that was toiling hard to come through the shattered Clouds,
A handful of people had circled themselves in front of dying Fire;
Very few moving around- might be for some purpose.
I stood at the midst of 'Chowk Bazar', wandering
where I should go next;
as I tip-toed out there Alone, without any companion.
Just then I eaves dropped a couple talk
'Let's go to Chawrasta, '
Even I made up my mind that now I shall go out there;
my destiny less day got destination.
In no time-straightaway, I marched upwards making
my veins stronger;
The Chilling wind blew against me, making my walk difficult
but I moved on purposelessly....
Finally I reached the Heartland 'Chawrasta'-
the ambience so joyful;
Some people, mostly couple I suppose were sitting at the benches enjoying the view and the moment;
Others walking- chatting with their friends or soul mates.
The atmosphere made me happy
However, no one was there- with whom I could share my happiness.
As I moved forward, my eyes were attracted by the statue of our
'Adhikabi'-'Bhanubhakta Acharya',
No sooner-I looked at it, the creative imagination over
flowed throughout my veins.
Words and subject matters organized themselves on my mind;
I felt as if he is telling me
"Come on man, you have a great deal of work to do before you die.'
I was awestruck as I pondered-
Did I really heard the voice or am I reminded of his famous poem 'Ghasi',
Whatever the case is;
He inspired me and I spoke slowly-
'Yes, I will make it happen.'
The wanderer of the day finally got his destiny as
Once again I was made aware of the purpose of my Life
But it would be great
If I had a mate out there to share my feelings.
I moved forward towards the 'Mall Road',
On the way, small kids were riding horses;
Tourists were capturing beautiful images-
Lovely couples where walking along the way.

Partly comforted-other part unease,
I reached in front of Mahakal Temple,
Bowed down and closed my eyes-
The self-introspection led me to yet another Spiritual Quest.
I chanted mantra for the betterment of the world;
in a short while, I felt as if I was filled with divine energy.
Slowly I opened my eyes,
felt more comforted even in cold weather and moved forward.
The level of my happiness increased
but it would be better if I had a mate out there to share my happiness.
I moved on - where
I could get the glimpse of the beautiful aspects of Nature.
People were busy capturing images in their electronic device.
I behold at the rare view of beautiful mountain;
Green world with human settlement on its lap,
The clouds were wandering tirelessly without any want of destination.
I tried to capture the image on my mind
and thought that I would refer it afterwards
in my pensive mood as "Wordsworth did in Daffodils."
I was over inspired by Natures beauty
and was prepared for longer flight.
By the time I stood there;
I had found the inspirator' Adhikabi Bhanubhakta',
the creative power 'In front of Mahakal Temple'
and the subject matter- 'The Nature and its ravishing beauty.'
I was at the climax of my completeness;
but it would be better if I had a mate to share my feelings.
I really needed a person who could boost me up and help me in the greater task of life.
I stayed there for a while,
the time ran quickly-
I was then reminded of
Frost 'Stopping by Woods'-
'The woods are lovely, dark and deep...........
but miles to go before I sleep.'
How badly I wished,
If the time would freeze out there,
If I had a loving mate along with me at that moment.
But the reality overpowered me as I was wandering solitary out there,
So I left the place because I knew....
'I have a greater task in life
And I have to fulfill that task.'