It was a normal day,
I wake up, completed toiletries, getting ready for my work, something of a routine anyway.
And I went out, took my bag along. A usual day it was, with nice weather, for my drive.
As the wind blew, my hair got disheveled,
and I remembered, I forgot my helmet.
I feared of getting caught, fined by traffic police, chose to return to home.

Yet, something happened, my heart whispered; let's see what will happen,
for today is the day of adventure.
And I changed my direction, went to nearby railway station. Parking bike, I brought a ticket that was available.
So started my escapades, a window seat was all I needed, watching the passing sceneries, every smell was new, nostalgic sometimes.
As the crowd grew, station came and left behind, and I was left surprised, of my own decision.
Hours passed, and I was engrossed, watching life, outside my window.
A passenger asked, intrigued of my beaming face. " Why do I seem so happy, where am I from, and what's my terminal station?
I was taken aback, took moments to ponder, finally smiled, looked into his eyes, and answered;
" I have no reason, or any destination,
it's been a long time since, I have found my freedom "

© Dr. Manish Rout