May Pins Poem by Ravikumar C.P.

Original Hindi Poem by Kunwar Bechain
Translated by C.P. Ravikumar

The meaning of life
Has changed to death
And there are still many days left to live.

Life is
Like a pin cushion
Balanced on the table of time.
The meaning of friendship
Has changed to needling.
And there are many needles left to pierce.

Life is
Like the minuscule income
Of a lower middle-class family.
The meaning of income
Has changed to clearing debts.
And there are many debts left to clear.