I crave to come back To this land, To this place; Where the summer is fragrant With fruit laden trees. Where rains paint a picture Of lush green fields. Where rivers are revered For sustaining lives. Where even stones are worshipped As incarnation of the divine. Where women are invoked To destroy forces evil. Where freedom is heaven Assurance for every being. Floating down the sacred river, My soul is aflame with passion. Promise me O Almighty, To fulfill my desire to come back; reborn.
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Oh, Goutam, this is such a delight!
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Thank you so much. Am so glad that you loved it. The inspiration for this comes from a lovely poem of a famous Indian poet Jibanananda Das. His words are, of course, magical. π
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I think you’ve mentioned him before. I couldn’t find anything in translation, but I imagine that would be a very challenging task.
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Yes, very challenging indeed. Like Vincent Van Gogh, poet Jibanananda Das’ works got recognition only after his death. As a result, students of Bengali literature are still trying to understand the meaning of many of his poems. π
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Let me also take this opportunity to wish you A Very Happy New Year. π
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Happy New Year to you too, Goutam! I look forward to reading more of your wonderful words in 2022.
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Wonderful poem about craving for homeland. π
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Thank you so very much. So glad to know that you enjoyed this poem. ππ
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Wishing you A Very Happy New Year too. π π
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Absolutely beautiful.
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Thank you so much. Wish you A Very Happy and safe New Year. π
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A beautiful poem Goutam. Thanks for joining in. I hope your wish is granted.
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Thank you Sadje for another wonderful prompt. Wishing you A Very Happy New Year too. π π
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Youβre welcome! Thanks ππΌ
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Goutam, this is a stunning piece! Happy New Year!
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Thank you so much. Makes me so so happy to know that you like it so much. Wishing that the New Year has plenty of happiness and good cheer for you in store. π
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