Bireswar Halder Poems

A poor kid was struggling for life in a dry field
He's very lean and thin because of continuous starvation
While strolling desperately, it enters in a grazing field
And starts jumping seeing long stretched green grass.
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In a weed-strewn orchard, a little tree raises
Its head through thorns and hurdles around
The bushes and saplings curiously stare at it,
Starved it is, for how long will it be stunted?
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None on this earth is that blessed, none is completely perfect
A human being is good, but always dogged by streaks of shadows
I waited for your love and generosity, a hand of sympathy
But that was never to be, in return you gave only hatred and humiliation
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A true love brings only grief and pains in my life
Your detachment makes me always mourn in silence
Like a creeper I only dreamt for your company and love
But its my misfortune that I had to miss you forever.
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I am tired, too much tired, my dear
Let me emerge into a deep sleep in silence
And fly to my new dreamland for peace
Please don't disturb me any more.
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I came across a proud king sprawling on the ground helplessly
Once in crowning glory, he mocked all by flaunt and vaunt of his power and position
He gave himself to lustful and indulgent life
And a megalomania made him an overreacher
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REUNION WITH BHAGIRATHI

When I am down, tired and jaded, after all the day's strains, I come to you
I enjoy boundless joy in your company, a heavenly feeling
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In the spring trees new tender leaves sprout
Wearing a verdant look, it's the cycle of nature
Cuckoo's sweet songs bring a new joy in my heart
I feel thrilled and romantic for a lovely meeting with my love.
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Standing near a sea-beach I stare at the waves
Billowing up one after another with high surges
The unrelenting waves weaving an angry tale
With passing moments, they soar with restless ferocity.
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What an enigma the ways of my character are!
Sometimes I start crying and sometimes go on laughing
Sometimes I travel indifferently from one corner to other
What illusions force me, I fail to understand.
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