The Forgotten Wanderer

    By kabatay03

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    10 Aug, 2023

    The sun-kissed landscape shimmered in the heat, whispering tales of ancient wanderers and their timeless explorations. This was a land sculpted by eternal memories, by losses and laments, where time itself seemed forgotten.

    It was in these abandoned plains that I found myself, miles away from the one I loved. I was tending old flames, reminiscing about what was, and what could've been. Each sigh merging with the wind, carrying my silent sorrow into the infinite.

    If you believe I've changed, then you never really knew me. I am just as I always was, as the earth is and will always be. I belong to the soil, to the dust from which I was conceived. My body is but a vessel, borrowed from those who came before me.

    My life has been an unending puzzle, an enigma that started unwinding since my birth, revealing its mysteries one strand at a time. Sometimes in riddles, sometimes in rhymes, and often in the silence, that spoke louder than words.

    Now, I am setting out to wander these forgotten realms, seeking to comprehend my worth. To measure the weight of my existence against the timeless scale of this world. To listen to what the silence of the desert whispers to me.

    You'll find me somewhere out there, where the horizon kisses the sky, where the wind sings in tongues only the heart can comprehend. I'll traverse those paths never taken, those roads that lead to the unknown.

    If I look back, I see no roads that lead to my past. I have cut the ties that bound me. The bridges that once connected us have been washed away by the unrelenting current of time. There are no signposts, no landmarks. Only memories that grow fainter with each passing moment.

    Should you follow, tread carefully, for these trails are strange and winding. They don't promise destinations, but journey into the unknown. They have seen many a wanderer lost in their deceptive simplicity.

    But who knows where they might lead? Perhaps to a forgotten city, rich with stories of love and war. Or a hidden valley, where the echoes of a forgotten language dance in the wind. Or maybe to a solitary peak, from where the world seems but a dream.

    If I found a way to return to you tonight, it would only make me late. For I have a date with destiny, a rendezvous with the mysteries of existence. A meeting long overdue, unpostponable. I am called by the whispers of the land, by the sighs of the sky, by the songs of the river.

    I'm not running away, nor am I escaping. I am simply following the path that was always meant for me. A path that you might not understand, a path that might seem lonesome and arduous. But it's mine, and only I can tread it.

    This journey isn't about leaving behind, it's about discovery. Discovering the latent tales of the world, of understanding the tapestry of time, of finding my place in this grand design. The real voyage lies not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.

    I am not leaving out of bitterness or anger, but out of love. A love for the journey, a love for the unknown, a love for myself. For I have realized, love isn't always about holding on. Sometimes, it's about letting go.

    The world is but a book, and those who do not travel, read only one page. I have been gifted this chance to read the other pages, to understand the narrative in its entirety, to appreciate the plot and the characters, the pain and the joy.

    I am but a drop in the vast ocean, trying to understand my source. The earth is my home, and the sky my destination. I long for the mountains and the valleys, the rivers and the deserts, the forests and the seas. For I am but a part of this wondrous creation.

    One day I might return. I might come back bearing tales of the lands beyond. Of sunsets that set the sky ablaze, of winds that whispered ancient secrets, of nights under a million stars, and of mornings kissed by the first light of dawn.

    Or perhaps, I might never return. I might find a place where the heart feels at home, where the soul sings in harmony with the universe. Where the journey ends, and the destination begins. But until then, remember me not as the one who left, but as the one who dared to venture.

    Remember my spirit that yearned for the unexplored. My heart that beat in rhythm with the cosmos. My eyes that saw beauty in the ordinary. Remember me not with sadness, but with a smile. For I am not gone, I am merely on a journey.

    But should our paths cross again, in this life or beyond, know that I carry you with me. In the whispers of the wind, in the rustling of the leaves, in the silence of the night, in the breaking of the dawn. You linger in every part of me.

    You have touched my soul, marked my heart, shaped my existence. You are more than a memory, you are a part of me that I will carry wherever I go. You are my past, you are my present, and you might be in my future.

    But for now, I must follow my calling, I must answer the universe. I must travel where my feet take me, where my heart leads me. I must unravel the mysteries that await me, that beckon me. I must embark on this journey, into the unknown, into myself.

    I carry the lessons of our past, the hopes of our future. I carry the love we shared, the pain we endured. I carry your laughter, your tears, your dreams, your fears. I carry it all, it is a part of me, a part of who I am.

    It's not a goodbye, it's a see you later. It's not an end, it's a beginning. A new chapter, a new adventure. It's the next step in our journey, in my journey, in the winding tale of life. Time will tell what lies in wait.

    Till then, keep me in your thoughts, in your heart. For distance only separates bodies, never hearts. We are but stardust, linked by the cosmic dance. And though I wander far, my heart is never too far away.

    And so, with a heart full of courage and a spirit full of adventure, I venture onward. I take the first step into the unknown, leaving footprints in the sands of time. For life isn't about the destination, it's about the journey. And my journey has just begun.

    Every dawn brings with it new opportunities, new horizons to explore. I am ready to bask in the golden light of the morning sun, to feel the wind in my hair, to listen to the birds sing. To become one with the world, one with the universe.

    Remember, our memories are the ties that bind, not the chains that confine. Carry forward with grace, with resilience, with love. For love knows no boundaries, it transcends time and space. It is the language of the soul, resonating through the cosmos.

    Our paths may have diverged, but our destinies are intertwined. The universe has a way of bringing things full circle, of connecting the dots, of reuniting souls. Whether we realize it or not, our stories are interwoven in the tapestry of time.

    Life is an endless voyage. Each moment a step forward, every breath a plunge into the unknown. As we moved, we evolved, we transformed. And through it all, our essence remained.

    So here I am, on the brink of a new journey. A pursuit of knowledge, a quest for truth, an exploration of self. Invigorated by the unknown, fortified by the past, and guided by the stars, I am ready to embrace whatever lies ahead.

    My journey is no longer a mere voyage through the world, it's a pilgrimage of the soul. It's about finding my place in the universe, about understanding my worth. About recognizing that I am a part of a larger whole, a piece of the cosmic puzzle.

    So off I go, into the wilderness, under the vast open sky. The world is my oyster, and I am its pearl. I am ready to shine, to dazzle, to reflect the light of the cosmos. To reverberate through the universe, to resonate with its rhythm.

    And for you, my dear, I have only one request. Remember me, remember us, remember our journey. Cherish our memories, our bond, our love. And keep a candle burning, for I might just find my way back to you, someday.

    So here's to journeys, to explorations, to discoveries. To farewells that aren't goodbyes but see you laters. To roads less traveled and paths yet to be discovered. To beginnings and endings, and everything in between. Here's to life, here's to love, here's to you and me.

    And so, with a heart full of love and a spirit full of adventure, I set forth. Bound not by the chains of the past, but the potential of the future. Driven not by fear, but by curiosity. For the world is waiting, and I am ready.

    The Forgotten Wanderer