Saiprakash’s poem is about a relentless search across extremes that ends in self-discovery: the sought “you” resided within, a reflection revealed exclusively for Different Truths.
I searched for You far and wide
On the highest peaks
The deepest abyss
I searched in the Cosmos
I even searched each constellation
All the elements five
I enquired
The scorching heat, walking through desert sands
I endured
I even visited the Siberian vastness
Facing the bone-biting chill
I travelled through the Amazon forest
The Equatorial rain forests too
I left no stone unturned
All my efforts in vain
With a sense of dejection and despair
I walked back to my hermitage
As soon as I opened the door
You are there with your enchanting smile
My reflection in the mirror
Instead of me
I could see You
My question answered in detail
I will no longer ask You
Where are You?
Picture design by Anumita Roy
Saiprakash Kantamukkala is an advocate and poet from Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh. He holds a triple graduate in Arts, Education, and Law, a Master’s degree in Corporate and Securities Law, and has written nearly 4000 poems in various genres. His poems have been translated into 40 languages and is a Guinness Book of World Records holder. He is also a motivational speaker, counsellor, and international panellist. He has authored five books.
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