WHITE AND BLACK : HINDI POEM BY PROMILA BHARDWAJ : ENGLISH VERSION BY RAJNI CHHABRA

 WHITE AND BLACK

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Black and white

Only these two colours are visible

On snow-clad mountains

That were green till yesterday. 

A little bit greyish, too

For sometime, eyes were closed,

During night itself, this miracle happened

Moon-light covered greenery

Darkness covered greyish soil.

On mountains were visible only two colors

Black and white.

Stretching wings

White-colored birds 

Seemed covering darkness

Diffusing brightness

Become mates of hope

Shine lie rays

On black surface of earth

Take away anguish of mind

Showcasing divine beauty

Only two colors are visible 

Black and white

Both are competing with each other

Snow fell like swabs of cotton

By and by, right in front of the eyes

Moonlight dominated

Mind became cheerful

White colour descended 

On leaves of trees

On courtyard of houses

On terrace, fields,

It seems symbolic of 

Victory of truth

Symbol of peace,

Arrival of happiness

As if eager lover

Waiting for beloved

Apostle of humanity

Resource of cleanliness,

This colour is favourite of all

White and white colour 

Prevalent everywhere 

Till the extent of vision

And on those high mountains

That were green till yesterday.