Sweet Memory Poem by Prabir Gayen

Sweet Memory
(To my beloved student Anindita)

I have not forgot you,
Nor did I miss you,
You are always in front of me,
A lovely memory deeply in view.

You are always a sweet Joy,
Not for beauty or grace you own,
You are to me a special one,
For your childlike innocence
and nimbleness,
the fragrance of beyond.

You are my sweet Joy, an awe,
In your sweet smile Divinity does reside,
An innocent Joy with melodious mind,
You are always a living delight.

Time will pass into nothingness,
Small sapling will become tree,
Birds will come for nestling and fly,
You will always be fresh like before.

Old age will knock at my door,
Time will remind me my departure,
You will be busy obeying your duty,
Life will give you multiple dignities.

Through your busy days you may look
forward and backward,
Through the dust of dim memory,
You may look and find me there.

In your deep cloistered mind,
You will be wondered to find me,
Memory fresh and delicious,
As I am remembering you so fondly.

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