Sukumar Choudhuri Poems

People with petty greed ~ how much do they get
Not all people have big-sized greeds
We very ordinary
bunch of people with petty greed
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I have remained an isolated island
and I wish to remain so

At times the doorbell rings
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I could not reollect
whether it was Gudi Padwa,
the very auspicious day
when Lord Rama of Ramayanas
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We sit around the simmering rice boiler
Mother's worn out face knows no smile
My little brother falls asleep
mark of dried-up tears down his eyes
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At one time
the morning rays spill on the veranda
of our small, sweet home.
Little sparrows and vilage mynahs
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Like the fireworks, you wished some sulphurous
explosions in your life
So this solitary sadness, this guilt, this formless pain
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Someone waits with blooming soul
Some beautiful girl
Wet hairs, leaf-green saree, a tiny black spot on lip
Some graceful girl waits to tender love
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Whom do I bestow this chill, this full moon haunt
Many images sparkle on night-table
Mounting water course
Within ugres are turning vivid
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And after long many days,
I met with Rooma, the girl ~
maroon saree, deep blue cardigan, scarlet slippers.
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Who burns whom
Fire doesn't realize
Only the dedicated flame
Roasts every life
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