Published on 12:00 AM, March 05, 2016

A Little Wind

Translated from the Bengali Binoy Barman

My fists open like leaves
The silent line of hair
Seen in the dark
The miracle of fine drawing!

I've dipped in myself
The little soul-bird sleeps inside
A little wind, a little movement
Who understands its meaning?

Word-trees are rising in me
In the tumult of blood-water
Spreading my hand
    I only touch the sky.

Isn't there anything else?
Yes, there is
Close like shadow I feel
As I throw the light of my eyes
Nothing's anywhere.