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Poetry
Chaikhana
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About Nazrul IslamTimeline (1899 - 1976) |
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English version by Original Language |
Song of Dawn
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It's dawn,-
open the door, wake up, Khukumoni! The jasmine flowers from their vines are calling you to come running, wake up, Khukumoni! Uncle Sun is crawling out all dressed in a crimson shirt, listen -- the gatekeeper is singing his song, "Rama hoi." The birds are leaving their nests to fly in the sky, listen to them singing continuously, filling the morning air! The restless Bulbul birds whistle from flower to flower, this time, this time, Khukumoni will open her eyes! Setting the rudder, hoisting the sail, the boat begins its journey, this time, this time, Khukumoni has opened her eyes! Lazy she's not-- she's an early-riser, that's why Brother Moon gives a teep everyday for her! Up and running-- all the little boys and girls, listen to them babbling about who woke up first! Night's wash up wake up, Khukumoni! With a hymn let's begin asking for a blessing from God!
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Ivan
M. Granger's original poetry, stories and commentaries are Copyright ©
2002 - 2008 by Ivan M. Granger.
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