Beauty wrapped in enchantedness
It seemed unreal almost
To witness an ancient island
Engulfed in beliefs & practices
Of mythological tales
Coexistence of good & evil
Appreciation of bountiful nature
Power & victory of legends
Worshiping natural forces
To name only a few
A close resonance with all
Experienced in hinterland
Grace, gentleness, completeness
All comprising beings
Who inhabit in the mass of land
Heartfelt smiles, curious gazes
And innocence boxed
In their demeanor class apart
'We too are Hindus like you'
Is what they proclaimed
Of a different sort, nonetheless
Aboriginal in rituals & practices
Although deep in conscience
A walk back in time, it seemed almost
Untouched by Westernization
The island shrieked of an age bygone
Still preserved & revered well
Culturally rich, with expressive dance forms
Soothing chimes of musical instruments
Wood art & paintings
Name it, & they have it all
Lost myself & found all at the same time
On the sun-kissed beaches
Leaving impressions sublime
