HOPE STILL PERSISTS : My English translation of Hindi Poem UMEED ABHI BAKI HAI by Dr. Kusum Dogra
HOPE STILL PERSISTS ********************** Enchanting view of dusky evening And flock of birds in sky kindles a hope That immigrants will come back to home Who had departed in autumn From threshold of their abode Hope that was about to extinct by sunset Enchanting view of dusky evening Kindles a lamp of hope again And flock of birds in sky Diffuses light In extinguishing flames In uprising waves In dancing anklet Breaths that were sinking Awakens in them desire for survival Enchanting view of dusky evening And flock of birds in sky Replaces with satiety.... Desperation of a bride Jingling of bangles *Gajra decorated with flowers Because beloved who was in journey since morning Has made up his mind to come back. Gajra: flower garland that is worn by South Asian women during festive occasions , weddings, or as part of everyday traditional attire. @Rajni Chhabra Feb.23, 2024