Triveni Journal
1927 | 11,233,916 words
Triveni is a journal dedicated to ancient Indian culture, history, philosophy, art, spirituality, music and all sorts of literature. Triveni was founded at Madras in 1927 and since that time various authors have donated their creativity in the form of articles, covering many aspects of public life....
ALLEGATTON
LAXMI NARAYAN MAHAPATRA
i do not want your turbulent world.
i wanted only a drop of nectar.
since the music of life has entranced me
and i have heard the notes without and within.
can’t you see the earth and flowers scattered
in rapturous dance?
the girdle of the sea leaps in a dense moment
in thrills of passion, in coital surge,
can’t you see the lone star in the infinite blue
how it stares defeating the storm and gloom?
i wonder how you fail to see
the lamp kindled in my countryard
my arms hug you in a tight embrace
my being charged with passion enfolds
you with a kiss on your lips.
you are still, unperturbed like a snow bauble
the colours and the raptures of life
are beaten to me.
i don’t want your turbulent world.
i have drunk my tears. look
i have the burning sun in my eyes.
(Translated from Oriya by the Poet)