Bliss Of Solitude Poem by Ruma Chaudhuri

It was a beautiful evening 
When Sun was setting down 
I was on the riverside 
And I moved away off my town. 

All the men were returning home 
And all the boats were going away. 
Being all full with cattle,  and
Also with paddy, hay. 

Even the last boat couldn't take me,  
And I had no hurry to return home 
All were returning to their nest 
And only I was their alone. 

I wandered lonely in the evening 
The silvery stars rhythming with clouds 
The moon was smiling with glee 
As to make me happy and mend my mood. 

My mood changed with sweet fragrance 
And I saw the sparkling dance on river. 
These all were only for me 
As I was alone there. 

A cool breeze was blowing slowly,  
And slowly, the golden rays came out 
It was a beautiful sunrise,  
And I felt the bliss of Solitude.

by Ruma Chaudhuri