~~~ Baahar-Andar ~~~

Baahar

Upar mandrate, darpate

Andhiyala chhate se badal

Neeche, kali kathor bhaddi chattaanoan par

Uchhal, matmaili jaladhi-tarangon ki kreeda...

Bheetar

Sab ujjwal, shuddh, saaf

Chaadar safed, komal takiye,

Dheeme-dheeme swar se sinchit

Mamtamay saari dekh-rekh

Aur meri ekaki peeda...

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(Translation) Outside-Inside

Outside

Black

Granite ugly rocks.

Turbulent mud-laden sea.

Dark frightening clouds hovering above…

Inside

Whiteness, purity.

Clean sheets, soft pillows.

Gentle care, soft words.

Solitude.

And my agony…