The Destination

Date: 
Fri, 1960-01-01

My soul in its bondage

questioned

At the purpose of this

cruel world.

 

 

When time we cannot stop

Passing by,

When death we cannot

Keep at bay.

 

Whither would it lead if the right path

It stayed,

What use to deny the offered

Pleasures of today.

 

Not until I saw the stars

Sparkle in the night,

Not until I saw the moonlit

Beauty of the night.

 

Not till I heard the crowing

At dawn,

Not till I heard the Muezzin

Call to prayer,

Not till I saw the multitude

At prayer.

 

Not until I saw the sun

rise again,

Not until I saw the sun

Unpinning the veil

From the Day.

 

Not until I went thru

The Book,

Did I find the answering

Surety of Eternity.

 

Hasina Sajun.

‘60s.