
English
This endless night will end one day
The sun will shine fiercely one day
One day clouds will dissipate
One day someone will open the gate
These old dilapidated steps
Will reverberate with footsteps
If you summon courage to step outside
You’ll find blooms on this path wide
Sorrows will come and go forever
Don’t let go of tenuous hope ever
The morn of happiness will surely dawn
Life will joyfully gurgle, sadness begone!
Hindi
रात ढलेगी तो कभी
सूरज निकलेगा तो कभी
कभी तो ये बादल छंटेंगे
कभी तो दरवाजे भी खुलेंगे।
इन जर्जर, पुरानी सीढ़ियों पे
पैरों की चाप होगी हौले-हौले
तुम बाहर निकलने की हिम्मत करो एक बार
फूल तुम्हारी राहों में होंगे बारम्बार।
ग़म तो आयेंगे जायेंगे सदा ही
उम्मीद का धागा न टूटे कभी
खुशियों की सुबह जरूर आयेगी
जिंदगी फिर से खिलखिलायेगी।
Hindi in English
Raat dhalegi to kabhi
Suraj niklega to kabhi
Kabhi to yeh baadal chhatenge
Kabhi to darwaaze bhi khulenge.
In zarzar purani seedhiyon pe
Pairon ki chaap hogi hauley-hauley
Tum bahar nikalne ki himmat karo ek baar
Phool tumhari raahon mein honge baarambar
Gham to aayenge jaayenge sada hi
Ummeed ka dhaga na toote kabhi
Khushiyon ki subah zaroor aa दोyegi
Zindagi phir se khilkhilaeygi.
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Thanks so much, Joanna.
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Wonderful poem! 🙂
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Thanks a lot, Veera! How are you? What about your exams?.
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I’m both fine and sad.. my boards start from 26th April! And they go on till 24th may, and school closes on 28th, to reopen on 1st june.. 😥
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Oh! That’s terrible. I mean, who gives only two day vacation after THE boards? That is preposterous.
All the very best. Study hard, take care of your health and I am sure you will come out with flying colours! 😊❤️
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That is preposterous!
Yeah, I guess I have to study hard and get good marks…relaxation can come after that!
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Yes !! Best of luck.
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WOW…What a beautiful uplifting poem, full of hope and expectation. The Hindi version is probably a tad better than the English one, in my opinion. Reminded me of the lines of the song…”Wo subah kabhi to aayegi”.
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The Hindi version is better because it was written in Hindi first! You know after I posted it, I remembered the song! 😅
Thanks a lot, Goutam. 🙏🏼
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I know…I do that as well many times, write in Hindi and then translate into English. But my Hindi has deteriorated badly after coming to Kolkata. Being a Bong also has its inborn demerits of speaking/writing in Hindi as well. 😀
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Haha!The genders get mixed up! 😂
I can speak and understand Bangla pretty well!
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😀👍
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I loved both versions, especially, hindi one.. ❤
~♥~
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Thanks a lot, Komal. ❤️🙏🏼
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♡
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absolutely stunning sis … a tale of life, tragedy and the beauty of hope!
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Thanks a lot, sis. 🙂
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I do love it when you nail it so perfectly!
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❤️
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Wow, Punam! This is so beautiful and inspiring poem. I love the ending lines, if hope and positivity. Thanks for joining in
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I am so glad you liked it, Sadje. Thank you so much for always inspiring through your carefully selected pic. ❤️
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You’re always welcome my dear. I’m glad you like the images I select.
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Gorgeous poem Punam.
xoxo
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Thanks a lot, dear Gab. ❤️🌷
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My pleasure hon.
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I am cheering you words, Punam! 📣❤️
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Ingrid 🥰
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Lovely both the versions were beautiful, Punam.
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Thanks a lot, Kamal. 🙏🏼
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Always welcome Punam. xxxxxxx
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Love the transliteration, Punam, and a heartwarming poem it is. One must know sadness to know happiness when it arrives ❤
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So beautiful, Punam–overflows with hope and confident faith ❤
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What a rich and beautiful poem! I love the feeling of happiness that spreads like wildfire though the words and leaves the reader uplifted. ❤
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Punam, I wish I spoke Hindi so that I could read your poem in your first language! As it is, the English version is beautiful!!
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Thanks so much, Val! The third one is Hindi written in English so you can roll your tongue around the Hindi words. 😀
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Oh so beautiful! Love this one, Punam. ❤️
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Thanks a lot, dear Jeff! ❤️
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You’re most welcome, dear Punam. Always! ❤️
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A delightful poem.
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Thanks, Heather.
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What else can we do but hope? 😉
I am pleased to your philosophy in poetic form, Punam. I particularly like the first stanza. I don’t know why. I just do. I love Sadje’s photo prompt too.
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Lol indeed. I don’t care why you like the first stanza, I am happy that you like it. 😀 Yes, the prompt pic has endless possibilities.
Thanks, Tracy. ❤️
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Much appreciated.
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Okay, yes, this is beautiful… but… HOW did you make rhyme in TWO languages, Punam? You’re brilliant!
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Haha, David! You are too kind. 🥰
I love rhyming, so it comes quite naturally. But you know how most people feel about rhymes. 🤭
Thanks a lot. ❤️
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I can rhyme (with enough time)
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I know that’s true (but this is not a cue)
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Nice to meet you plz
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So beautiful. So impressive to be able to write in two languages.
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Thanks a lot, Jude. 🙏🏼
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Eloquent and inspiring, Punam! I will now take a break to fix supper, as you leave me in a very good mood! Have a lovely day! ❤
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Cheryl, I hope supper was fantastic. Thanks so much for your appreciation. ❤️
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This is lovely, Punam. I only wish I could read the original.
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Thanks a lot, Chris. I too wish you could. ❤️
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Wow, my dear friend, this is so lifting and encouraging. I read it twice and still felt like reading more. Quite amazing! Wonderful response to the prompt. My plaudits for your writing and style. 👏💖
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Lamittan, touched by your sweet words. Thank you so much, my friend. ❤️🙏🏼
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Wow, feel most welcome, my dearest friend. ❤
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बहुत अच्छा लिखा है जी
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ललित जी, बहुत-बहुत धन्यवाद! 🙏🏼
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Very beautiful, Punam! The duolingo is cool!
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Thanks a lot! Glad you enjoyed it.
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