This was a poem on the theme 'Imagination' recited at the You , Me and Poetry event held in March 2025.
I have been to many places
Countries beyond the seven seas,
Visited cafes, libraries, houses
Watched lions, elephants and bees.
I have met so many people
Shared their stories of joy and pain,
Been inspired, shocked and touched
While going on with my life mundane.
So many enriching experiences
Riding in a hot-air balloon, flying in the sky,
Visiting mermaids underwater
Sitting on a magic carpet, seeing the world go by.
I have savoured so many cultures
Languages, festivals and more,
Understood that in our uniqueness
Lies humanity at its core.
I an truly wealthy although
There is hardly any budget for travel,
I sit with my delightful books
And at my good fortune I marvel.
For these treasure trove of books
Take me to places umpteen,
I meet personalities anew
Beget experiences unheard of and unseen.
Books are indeed my best friends
Never lonely even when I am alone,
I am transported to places new
My imagination- it is soon air-borne!
Flights of fancy are so common
When a book is in my hand,
"I am here, but I am there too"
An ardent book lover will understand!
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