Choosing the Path Untrodden

I have chosen the path un trodden,

Burning in a scorching heat,

Freezing in a cool breeze.

In cloud bursting rainstorm,

           I stand tall..............I have chosen the path untrodden.

Singing songs with birds,

Love fauna with fervour.

It may be bunyan tree or thorn,

            I salute all.............. I have chosen the path untrodden.

Wandering on divergent path,

Will reach the destined end,

Bearing the soars reluctantly,

           I found goal.............. I have chosen the path untrodden.

Why walk on paved path!

Why to follow carved niche!

I won’t return from the bay,

            I will make the way.......!I have chosen the path untrodden.

-   Originally Kachchhi Poetry by Rai Pethani ‘Timir’

-Translated into English by Dr. Kashmira Mehta.