Dec 10, 2016

Today and always live in joy

সদা থাকো আনন্দে
Soda thako anonde (Subinoy Roy)

Today and always
live in joy
in your little world
free from fear
with a clear heart.

Rise in the morning 
and thrive in joy.
Rest in the evening 
with a song of joy.

In trials and abundance
find your heart.
In slander and scorn
find your joy.

Forgive all 
and live in joy.
Drink from the 
spring that never dries
and tastes of peace.

Nov 21, 2016

I will set sail on this lashing sea

আমি মারের সাগর পাড়ি দেব বিষম ঝড়ের বায়ে
Aami maarer shagor paari debo

I will set sail on this lashing sea
Plying along a terrifying tempest
In this broken boat of mine

Taking heart in “no more fear”
Setting out despite a torn sail
My boat will reach your shore
In the shade of the banyan tree

The one who loves me will show me the way
All I have to do is cast away fear and set sail
I know for sure I will come to shore at day end
I will place the crimson flowers of my woe at your merciful feet