The road oft traveled

On a road oft traveled, the one that leads to something
We all traverse, trudging on, plodding on in anticipation
That it will lead us somewhere, to an end that is coveted.

We walk, at times alone and single, at others with a mate
Who in sickness and in health has vowed to be by our side
Silently supporting, holding our hand and encouraging us.

This path that we take in life, this road that we traverse
Is often riddled, potholed with swamping emotions like
Depression, frustration, anger, avarice, ego and apathy.

They constantly accompany us even as we try to negotiate
The pitfalls that wait at every step, bait us at every turn.
And yet, we continue to walk, to advance, to fight our way
All in search of the coveted, and yet unknown prize at the end.

Image –Bruno Bergher  via unsplash

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About Sonal Singh

An author, storyteller, and full-time observer of life’s glorious absurdities. I write humour-laced stories where chaos wears fluffy fur, emotions arrive uninvited, and middle-class Indian households become ecosystems of drama, love, and unsolicited advice. Armed with sarcasm, caffeine, and alarming emotional attachment to stray creatures, I believe compassion is less of a virtue and more of a lifestyle disorder. One that I embrace. When I’m not writing, I’m usually busy running a full-time HR consultancy business, rescuing animals, or trying to maintain dignity while being emotionally manipulated by my pets. Through my literary work, I try to blend humour with heart, celebrating the messy coexistence of humans and non-humans in modern urban India.

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