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Open Poetry #24

Goodbye in Mumbai

Midnitesun

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Gaia

0 posted 2003-01-19 02:18 PM

Goodbye Harivansh Rai Bachchan,
poet and beloved citizen of India,
1907-2003

Your final goodbye
was made in Mumbai,
on a Saturday night
while the world still focussed
on another possible fight.
You wrote your heart
with 'transparent honesty'
and gave Shakespeare to the masses
in Hindi.
You woke up millions of minds
with your "Madhushala"
theme of social unity.
You were loved
and read by millions,
and millions will mourn your passing.
But you will not be forgotten,
your legacy will live long.

Farewell.

Namaste.

I wish you a Peaceful Journey.

[This message has been edited by Midnitesun (01-19-2003 03:07 PM).]

Mistletoe Angel

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1 posted 2003-01-19 02:38 PM

(big hugggsssssssss) I regret to inform that I have never known much of Harivansh's work, though I have heard he brought Shakespeare to the people of the sub-continent and brought a whole revolution of literature forth! (sad sigh) With this in mind I must check him out, God Bless You and I too wish this wonderful writer a peaceful journey, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Kacy, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

Midnitesun

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2 posted 2003-01-19 03:09 PM

Thanks for the reply, Noah.
Rupert Snell has translated much of Bachchan's work, and copies can be found in better bookstores and online if you want to do some reading.

Here is a link to a Hindu news article:
http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/lr/2002/01/06/stories/2002010600100100.htm

[This message has been edited by Midnitesun (01-19-2003 03:14 PM).]

Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

3 posted 2003-01-19 09:20 PM

May rest
be found
in stars.

passing shadows
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displaced

4 posted 2003-01-20 04:08 AM

it's a writer's dream...to be written about. *smile*

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