AN EDITOR'S REVIEW

"Journey Incantation"

May this path lead and I explore

Each destination

Is just a beginning of my journey

Fear and excitement

Are just a part of my life That drift relentlessly

With a million of ripples in my body

Even when there are hurdles, I encounter

I will be a glider to pass through

A benign world I shall make

With a long road that never ends

The sound of peace

Wafted through the mountains

Is a resonance in my journey.

Written by © Hum Ale

Pokara, Nepal

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Review:

"Journey of Incantation" is a thoughtfully written and inspiring poem, exploring the continous nature of life's journey, emphasizing personal growth, resilience and the cyclical nature of life experiences.

The poet's usage of vivid imagery is read throughout, such as "million of ripples in my body" and "sound of peace/wafted through the mountains", this alone creates a sensory experience for the reader.

Hum Ale's free verse moved me, his natural flow of thought, mirroring the unpredictable nature of life's journey yet on the other hand, he maintains an optimism and determination which are evident in lines like, "I will be a glider to pass through" and "a benign world I shall make."

The path, destinations and "long road that never ends" serve as powerful symbols for life's continuous journey and personal evolution.

This thoughtful and inspiring poem Hum has crafted, encourages readers to embrace life's journey with all of its challenges as well as possibilities, with a reminder that every end is just a new beginning.

Annette Nasser

EIC

ILA Magazine

November 22, 2024