Kazi Nazrul Islam Poems

It was no passing encounter on the street,
dear friend.
It was no momentary conversation
on the side-walk.
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After all, at this late hour,
Beloved!
Like a whirlwind blind with dust
Day and Night
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O my queen
Today at last I accept defeat
My battle-flag lies at your feet
My immortal sword of victory
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Thou art lost in darkness, and I do not find thee,
Between thee and me today is the difference
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Save me from all smallness
O my Lord, the Graciousness!
Teach me, O Lord, no sin is worse
than the sin of pettiness.
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Let them spread jealousy, prejudice and defamation,
We will offer justice, peace and one God's proclamation.
Let them seek narrowness, pigeon-hole and mud from pond,
We will seek open space, shining light and love's bond.
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Destroy those iron gates of prison,
demolisth the blood-stained stony altars
of chain worshipping!
O youthful Shiva,
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Ever-patient, bereft of all, Mother Mine!
Never didst thou take anybody to task,
Nor find fault with any. Sitting on the
Shore of an ocean of grief dost thou
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Syama wakes on the cremation grounds
To take Her child
At the final hour
To Her lap.
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Talk to me, javas, talk to me --
What austerities did you do to get Syama Ma's feet?
Torn from your stems on illusion's plants,
Falling scattered to the ground at Her feet,
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