A Green Bench Poem by Khairul Ahsan
A Green Bench
As the twilight was approaching,
Betab River was quietly flowing,
Fading sun rays kissed her goodbye,
As she flowed on, carrying on her bosom
Different shades of the afternoon sky.
The last rays of the setting sun
Touched the coniferous treetops and passed,
Working and visiting men and women went fast,
Back to their hamlets, as their day was done.
A green bench sat unoccupied, as there was none.
Only a while ago may there have been
Many couples there, and may be they were keen
To sit on that green bench,
And have some quiet, private conversation
That might have laid their love's foundation.
Dhaka
13 July 2019
The lonely and restless green bench has many stories in its heart, only a poet like Khairul Ahsan can listen to these tales. A lovely poem.
A thrilling expression has been made on Betab Valley, Pahelgam, Kashmir. The graphic provided here is so enchanting. Concluding two lines are much impressive. Beautiful poem.
@Valsa George, Loved your thoughtful comment, particularly the last line: 'The vacant park bench has triggered such beautiful thoughts in you! ' - Yes, it did exactly that. Thanks for the kind words.
@Kumarmani Mahakul, Thanks for appreciating the last two lines of the poem and the picture too. Much inspired by your comment.
@Akhtar Jawad, Salaam, dear poet Akhtar Sahab! I am so much honored by the compliment, it touched me. Thank you, I am greatly inspired by your comment.
@Mahtab Bangalee, 'sometime some random thoughts disclose many beautiful expressions' - thank you, you are very right. Most of my poems come like that. Much inspired by your generous praise, thanks again!
As the sun sets and the twilight alone lingers, the public parks become vacant! The ramblers and the people who congregate in such serene areas to spend a beautiful evening go back to their homes, leaving the park benches empty. The vacant park bench has triggered such beautiful thoughts in you! A sure 10
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I would like to translate this poem
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4/29/2024 2:06:01 PM # 1.0.0.1119
Random Thinking of the Green Bench sometime some random thoughts disclose many beautiful expressions beautiful poem penned; I enjoyed Sir