Himalaya

She sowed the seed of the Himalayan trek, in the grassland of her mind

The seeds dispersed and germinated, their journeys entwined

There began the bumpy ride, with rail throwing googly to their stride
Up they kept their spirits, while overcoming the challenge of mountain ride

Spinning minds and the gurgling pukes, made one and all, feel uneasy and brood
Together they climbed from Lohajung to Didna, singing songs of friendship and prelude

They went in search of logs of wood, to enjoy the bonfire with good food
Starry skies and the peaceful natural ties, keeping them glued and hooked

Next morning welcomed the call from Bedni, with spirits bold
Breathtakingly beautiful, never ending bugyals, a mesmerising sight to behold

Offering a panoramic view throughout, until they continued the stroll
The tents perched on the meadows, provided perfect protection against cold

The games accommodated all in a tiny tent, offering fun and warmth

Causing breathlessness in the middle of the night, with sleeping bags swamped

Bedni to Pathar Nauchani was a leisure walk, to acclimatize and keep up with their talks
Climb to the rocky terrain of Bagwabasa, was pepped up with wishes from descending folks

In the wee hours began the ascend to the summit, with testing and exciting cries

Witnessing the glacial Roopkund lake, felt like an achievement, a prize

Jovial trekkers and helpful organizers, ­­made this trek an experience worth remembering lifetime
Enabling them to appreciate and enjoy the little pleasures, from sunshine to night-time

Descend offered some adventurous sliding routes, to those who would risk the bruise

Getting them all excited, thrilled by the woods, paths explored out of the blues_­

Relishing fritters by the setting sun, contemplating on the lessons learned

Missing the chime of mule bell, happily, she took along the souvenir earned

Waiting to witness the rising sun, defeating the internal tiredness drum

Attempting to compose her new rhythm, feeling overjoyed at the sight of Chrysanthemum

From the trip filled with memories, one after the other, each sharing their glory

What was once a dream? became today a real-life story

Marking the return trip with slow-moving traffic, they missed their train to Delhi

Knowing the plan may not go as per the plan, afraid they were not – hence found the ally

Blessed with the defining moment, she receives her tribute

Realizes - the mountains, valley, trees, breeze, rains, sky, clouds, birds, sun and moon – all contribute

Learning to live, grow and evolve together, through spring, summer, autumn and winter

She dares to move the mountains and be moved by them forever…..