2. GIRLS OF VILLAGE
On Shami
tree
Growing in
vicinity of village
Swing on
swing
Sing songs
On ‘Sawani
Teej’
Girls of
village.
They have
totally forgotten
For a short
while
Making cow
dung cakes
Sweeping
house
Coating
earthen stove
Making ‘Roti’
And milking
cow
Girls of
village.
With their
friends
Totally
absorbed
Discuss
Dance and
hop
Return from
fair
Relish
Jalebis
Girls of village.
In their
eyes
Have
blossomed
Vibgyor
bloom
Flashing
lightning
Down pouring
clouds
In their
heart
Sways
Zeal of
happiness
Girls of
village
Live their
own self
Many a
times.
I KNOW
I know very well
That I am
Just like you.
But
The only distinction
Between you and me is
That you are fraise
And myself foundation.
The whole world is acquainted
With your pride and glory
But who listens to
My agony.
Everybody views you
But, I am foundation in this earth
Unfamiliar with all
Who knows me?
But this is a reality
You are fraise
On dint of me only
Because, I bear your utter burden
Your identity
Whole world
My identity
Dense dark life of
Deep earth.
Original poem in Rajasthani : Shyam Maharshi ji
Translation into English ; Rajni Chhabra
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