Gitanjali 22
In the deep shadows of the rainy July, with secret steps, thou walkest,silent as night, eluding all watchers.
Today the morning has closed its eyes, heedless of the insistent callsof the loud east wind, and a thick veil has been drawn over theever-wakeful blue sky.
The woodlands have hushed their songs, and doors are all shut at everyhouse. Thou art the solitary wayfarer in this deserted street. Oh myonly friend, my best beloved, the gates are open in my house—do notpass by like a dream.
Words in this poem
- insistent a.
- Standing or resting on something; as, an insistent wall. Sir H. [L. insistens, -entis, p. pr. of insistere.]
- wakeful a.
- Not sleeping; indisposed to sleep; watchful; vigilant.
- wayfarer n.
- One who travels; a traveler; a passenger.
Definitions and etymologies from Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913.
About this text
Gitanjali 22 is in the public domain. This text is taken from Gitanjali (Song Offerings), a collection of prose translations made by the author from the original Bengali, with an introduction by W. B. Yeats (India Society, London, 1912), Project Gutenberg ebook #7164; the transcription's header, footer and licence were removed and nothing else was changed. You may copy, print and reuse it freely.
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