The song of a bird
Kannada Poem by G.S. Shivarudrappa
English Translation by C.P. Ravikumar
You listened intently
When I sang that day -
My heart overflowing,
Feelings I couldn't betray -
I know you shall sit down
And listen to me patiently
Were I to sing again today -
That's reward enough for me!
A bird seeks no prize
For singing in a tree -
I sing for no one
I seek no audience; you see
Singing is what I do,
A sheer necessity.
I know there are those who will listen
And so I sing my song
If someone were to cover their ears
I take no offence and go on.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Sir please send in kannada