Special Edition: Sankha Ranjan Patra

Sankha Ranjan Patra

Bio: Sankha Ranjan Patra is a poet and author. He belongs to India. He writes in English, Bengali and Hindi. His published books are Muse, Mute, All About Love and Borsha. Muse and Mute are poetry books in English. All About Love is a novel in English. Borsha is a poetry book in Bengali.

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I wonder if you wonder 

I look at your eyes,

Those reflect your heart,

Without blinking, without beating,

But not without feeling,

Those assure love to care,

Threat to fear and courage to dare.

I look at your eyes, 

Those reflect your grief,

Without wailing, without talking,

Not only the depth of feeling 

But also the hope of healing,

That may cause to mourn.

You wonder at human beings 

Who are unaware of

What future is near

And what threat is near?

Like a fond mother,

you are concerned too.

You wonder at human beings 

Who are unaware of

What deed they do 

And what will they do?

Like a true mother,

You are concerned too.

I wonder as you look

So wonderful when you glare

With mysterious eyes,

Those can fascinate others,

Whatever may hide

Their curious eyes.

I wonder as you look 

So powerful when you stare

With marvellous eyes,

Those infatuate others,

Whatever may hide

Their credulous eyes.

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Setu, February 2025