New Year Ramblings

Khada Himaalay bataa raha hai,
daro na aandhi paani main,
khade raho tum avichal hokar,
sab sankat toofani main.

Dige raho tum apne prann par,
sab kuch paa sakte pyaare,
tum bhi oonche uth sakte ho,
choo sakte nabh ke taare.

Achal raha jo apne path par,
laakh museebat aane pe,
mili safalta jag main usko,
jeene main, mar jaane main.

I had studied this poem when I was in Class 4th. As the memories of childhood keep getting mistier, I was suddenly struck by the fact that I have had a crystal clear recollection of this poem throughout. Its a wonder how some things remain etched out in memory for no apparent reason. The Poem is fairly run-of-the-mill, and I dont remember having been overtly motivated or inspired by it at any point of time in my life. Yet, like a stubborn bit of dirt, it has remained in mind for all these years. I cant understand why. I am sure all of you have some such memory and probably a plausible explanation.

Anyways, the poem reminded me once again of how time has passed away swiftly. I've had a good life , relatively trouble-free; and that is probably why time feels like having passed away swiftly. For this New Year and decade, may time pass speedily for all of you, and may you love the whooshing sound it makes. :)

Happy New Year.

PS : Apologies, Douglas Adams.