The Blissful Storyteller

Soul

The soul is a wanderer;

Seeking a momentary shelter

It keeps entering the homes that offer

Moments to pause. Maybe after

A long journey where the boat reaches the ghat

Rests awhile, waiting to depart

Again. To begin another journey

In search of another home…

Image Source: ChatGPT

(This poem is part of the series titled ‘Journey Inward’, where I am going to publish 30 poems on spirituality, introspection and self-discovery. You can read the other poems of this series from here.)

(I’m participating in #BlogchatterA2Z)

(I am also participating in the Global A to Z Blogging Challenge 2025 and the Na/GloPoWriMo Challenge 2025.)

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Hi there! I am Swarnali. I manifest the power of storytelling as a medium of change. I research on the small acts of transformation that make a big impact in life. Welcome to the potpourri of my discoveries. May you be guided towards the path of peace and purpose.
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13 responses to “Soul”

  1. Sonia Dogra Avatar
    Sonia Dogra

    An eternal truth, probably. Beautiful.

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      Swarnali Nath

      Thank you, Sonia. 🙂

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  2. Srivalli Rekha Avatar
    Srivalli Rekha

    Poignant! How well you combined the soul’s journey with the ghats and boat rides. Reminds of me something! Have to think about it.

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      Swarnali Nath

      Ahh wow! I am glad that it reminded you of something. Do share it with me whenever you want. Wanna know!

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  3. A Rustic Mind Avatar
    A Rustic Mind

    Such a soulful piece on impermanence and the quiet longing for belonging. I also liked how you used Varanasi (I’m assuming?) as the pictorial representation to get across the meaning of your words and takeaways with this one.

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      Swarnali Nath

      This poem is written on the theme of Manikarnika Ghat and the journey of a soul. That’s why I used Varanasi as my poem’s image.

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      Swarnali Nath

      I had goosebumps while writing this poem. For the certain reason you understand. 🙂

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  4. Pinkii Bakshi Avatar
    Pinkii Bakshi

    You’ve beautifully captured the journey of a soul with the analogy of boats reaching the ghat. Such deep and profound thinking!

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  5. Pinkii Bakshi Avatar
    Pinkii Bakshi

    You’ve beautifully captured the journey of a soul with the analogy of boats reaching the ghat. Such deep and profound thinking!

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    1. Swarnali Nath Avatar
      Swarnali Nath

      Thank you, Pinki! I am kinda fascinated with this analogy and often use this in my writing.

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  6. Samantha Bryant Avatar
    Samantha Bryant

    Love the poem and the image! @samanthabwriter from Balancing Act

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  7. chinmayeecreations Avatar
    chinmayeecreations

    Ahan !!The soul & the ghat! Amazingly deep & moving poem. It is the universal truth that no one can escape!

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  8. Pandian Ramaiah Avatar
    Pandian Ramaiah

    I really like how you visualize the concept of rebirth, with the boat reaching its ghat after taking several steps-it’s very well done.

    Is the number of hops before reaching the ghat seven?
    All the best.

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