I enjoy my inner flights.
I spread my wings,
in one long breath
I soar inside.
There is a sky
though not always bright;
but even in darkness
there’s twinkling light
of words; sane,
peaceful and intense.
There’s hue
of love dribbling in drops
from hearts
near and far
in places and times.
There is tune
waiting silently
for unsung words.
Now I have come to this Man*
sitting at his feet,
inside,
listening to his words,
songs,
and my dusk is turning into dawn.
*Rabindranath Tagore. Though I’ve known him through words from my childhood (he loved children and had written so much for them) but very recently I have started translating his songs (in my new blog Sonar Tori) which have already started opening a new window to look at life, once more, in a different light.
Posted for Sanaa’s Prompt Nights – To travel is to take a journey into Yourself – [28] @ A dash Of Sunny
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Shared with Poetry Pantry @ Poets United
sumanar/lekha 
Whistles!! ❤💜 Oh Sumana, I absolutely love, love this poem! Such a whole lot of depth especially in the lines ‘I soar inside. There is a sky though not always bright; but even in darkness there’s twinkling light of words; sane, peaceful and intense.’ Beautifully penned. Thank you so much for participating at Prompt Nights and for your constant love and support ❤💜
Lots of love,
Sanaa
It is amazing how one poet or author can impress and influence you so much. Perhaps I had better take a look at Tagore’s work as your poetry is so beautiful.
Wow! This is amazing!!
Every line radiates such joy and contentment …a pleasure to read XXX
You are doing Tagore the service of spreading his word to other countries and, in return, he is turning your dusk into dawn. How beautiful, Sumana. His light is shining on us, as well, as we read his translated words.
Stories and poems are the most wonderful mode of travel. Words have the power to take us so far, so deep, so many times… just like you poem suggest. Today, I shall travel to another world…
You really are so inspired by the words of Tagore, Sumana; and your feelings spread to others. I feel your intense attachment and joy as you work with / explore / translate his words. Sometimes those inner flights are the greatest journeys of all – life-changing, in fact! This poem expresses so much, so beautifully.
Those inner flights are magical. Specially admire: and my dusk is turning into dawn. Good for you to be inspired by Tagore Sumana~
A lovely poem – and what a wonderful project you have taken on!
Beautiful…
You could do much worse – he is an impressive writer.
Beautiful poem
You capture the stream of conciousness so well here. Artful !
To sit at the feet of the master…. Such a tranquil pose.
From the opening line as from dusk to dawn this poem exuded a sense of calm, joy and an almost quiet internal being. An acceptance that allows you to soar – wonderful
Such beautiful words… Of waiting… Perseverance… Hope and what love can do !!
Inner flights, ah this is lovely phrase Sumana. I like how you have transported this reader into a secret world.
We never need to travel if we have the words of poets singing to us… it takes us where we want to be.
Ah, the flight to a higher level of consciousness , soaring the planes new insight. I love the song your words sing today.
I read mostly to travel, both to real and imagined worlds; stories and books have that power to transport us. And you just did through your words in this piece.
Oh, Sumana, this is just gorgeous…
lovely and ethereal – beautiful, beautiful words
this is so uplifting! 🙂
and i think this is so meaningful, translating Tagore’s works.
There is a sky
though not always bright;
but even in darkness
there’s twinkling light…
So insightful! Beautiful composition!
That inward journey is both teacher and friend. Beautifully written,
Elizabeth
https://soulsmusic.wordpress.com/2016/09/10/overheard-2/
It’s always good to cultivate a new view!
How wonderful to have Tagore in your life—at last!
Beautiful poem.
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