Far Away

Away from the city's chaotic cacophony

Away from the hustle bustle

Breaking the monotony

Alone I fled to a rustic castle

Treasured in the southern forests

Crowned by the clouds

Sun - dipped, in the blondest

Echoing the passerine's warble aloud

Guarded by the mountains

Blinded by the mist

Kissed by the water fountain

A sight that one cannot desist

The peasants worked all day long

Looking after the earth just like their laddie

Tired yet tilling, they were hardworking and strong

And finally, their effort bore them coffee

In the land of spices

It was the sight of Idukki

One among nature's greatest masterpieces

A window view that transfixed me

A journey that taught me simplicity

Through the rustic village life

The values and joy that were lost in the city

Were regained with a new vibe

A small world with earnest, integrity, and glee

Yet huge enough to inspire me and thee.