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Journey on a Lonely Road

A quiet walk into the unknown, where silence spoke louder than words

By Abuzar KhanPublished 6 months ago 3 min read

I left home without a plan, just a feeling pulling me forward

The sky was cloudy, and the wind whispered through empty streets

I didn’t tell anyone where I was going, because I didn’t know myself

Each step felt like drifting away from the noise I didn’t miss

There were no cars, no people, no distractions—only the road

I walked past broken walls, old trees, and fields I’d never seen

Everything felt like it belonged to someone’s forgotten memory

A bird flew past me, as if surprised to see a human here

The path twisted through a place where time didn’t move

Even my thoughts walked slowly, like they wanted to rest

I looked up and saw the sky open wide with gray softness

There was no sun, but there was no sadness either

The silence wasn’t empty—it was full of questions

I didn’t want answers, I just wanted to walk

A dog barked in the distance, but I couldn’t see it

Leaves danced on the ground, like children playing quietly

I reached a small bridge that crossed a narrow stream

I stopped and watched the water flow, calm and clear

I sat there for a while, not thinking about anything

The cold breeze touched my face and it felt like comfort

Behind me, the road I had walked was now invisible

Ahead of me, more bends, more trees, more mystery

But I wasn’t afraid—I was finally enjoying the unknown

Every sound now had meaning, every breath had depth

My phone didn’t ring, and I was glad I left it behind

This wasn’t just a walk—it was something I didn’t know I needed

The journey wasn’t about distance, but about silence

Sometimes, peace hides in places where people rarely go

I stood up, stretched my arms, and smiled without reason

The wind wrapped around me like a quiet hug

The path ahead didn’t promise anything, and that was okay

With every step, I felt lighter, as if the world was forgiving

Even the sky seemed to watch me with gentle eyes

I walked until the trees became shadows

And the shadows became stories

And I was just a traveler passing through silence

The ground beneath my feet felt softer with every passing step

Clouds floated above like silent watchers of my journey

I could hear my heartbeat louder than anything around me

A distant crow echoed across the empty fields beyond

I touched the bark of an old tree, feeling time itself

My shoes were dusty, but my mind was slowly clearing

I felt as if I was disappearing into the landscape itself

Every leaf told a story I couldn’t quite understand

I walked slower, not wanting this feeling to end

The wind picked up, carrying stories from unseen places

My fingers brushed tall grass swaying like ocean waves

I felt connected to everything and nothing at once

A lone bench sat beneath a tree, inviting rest

I sat down and closed my eyes, feeling stillness

Even the insects seemed to respect the quiet moment

Time didn’t stop, but it walked beside me silently

I wasn’t thinking of the past or future—only now

A small flower grew through a crack in the road

Beauty was hidden in the ordinary, waiting to be seen

I listened, not with ears, but with my whole being

The road didn’t lead me somewhere, it led me within

I wasn’t chasing anything, I was letting go

Every step felt like a conversation with the earth

The horizon looked far, but I walked without needing a destination

Each pause along the way taught me something without words

I noticed the pattern in the clouds as if they were guiding me

The scent of the earth reminded me of something I had forgotten

I let go of time and followed the rhythm of my own breath

Birds sang in the distance, as if cheering for my silence

The ground welcomed every step without judgment or rush

A falling leaf landed on my shoulder like a gentle reminder

No voices, no deadlines, only the company of the wind

A butterfly crossed my path and disappeared into the trees

I felt like I had stepped into a dream that had no ending

Nature did not question me, it simply allowed me to be

I whispered into the air, and the silence responded kindly

The further I walked, the closer I felt to something real

I was surrounded by things untouched by hurry or worry

I knelt to touch the soil, and it felt warm and alive

Even the air tasted different—light, slow, grounding

I found peace not in reaching anywhere, but in being here

My shadow stretched beside me, soft and unbothered

The moment didn’t ask anything of me—it just offered rest

I walked until the road became more than just a road

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Abuzar Khan

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