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“Into the unknown” by Ritu Negi

Jittering heart and sweating palms,
Out of the box, both my legs and arms,
Over the top, into exile I jump,
Insomniacally, snoozing all my alarms.

What’s the picture?
Where is the map?
Where are you going,
What if it’s a trap?

With the weight of these questions
and doubt of my own,
I tripped over planning before,
So now I’m stepping into the unknown.

It’s all dark, and I am all weary,
Surrounded by the mountains, I’m in the valley.
Now is the present, and tomorrow is a surprise,
Nights are scary, but my delusions are paradise.

I hope it’s gonna be worthwhile,
Living for the sunrise.

Author’s Bio: 

Ritu Negi is a poetess from New Delhi, India, who crafts verses that make solitude feel seen.

A self-published writer, she has released four poetry collections on Amazon KDP,
with Cherry Blossom: A Haiku Poetry Book receiving the most heartfelt praise