Jhelum News Dated. 02.09.2024
Srinagar Jammu & Kashmir.
My poem reviewed by honorable reviewer Prof Dr Sri Nirakar Dash Department of English Assam University.
Humbled & Honoured.
JUST A WORD !
With painful memories, many unspoken
Sandwiched between hope & despair
The winter has nipped all my pleasures
Killing me slowly amidst uncertainties
Me taking bath in a pool of my blood
My heart has built a castle in the wind
Just a word & controversies do pop up
I stand alone in the desert of solitude
For this world won’t love to come again
To get me out of this ceaseless trouble.
©®Dr Prasana Kumar Dalai@India.
Date. Mon,, 02 September 2024.
REVIEW
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The poem,”Just a Word” by Dr Prasanna Kumar Dalai,deals with an ongoing controversy and difference of opinion between the poet and his betrothed.Unable to express himself in every aspect to convince her, he is caught between hope and despair.Deep attachment can’t lead the poet to the point of fore shaking hope altogether — teaching us the concept of right and wrong in this mundane world.The hardship and struggle undertaken for her has led to uncertainties.Winter, standing for death, makes the poet entertain doubts if he could ever succeed in love during his life time.As “there is many a slip betwixt the cup and the lip”, nothing can be predicted given the circumstances.”Blood”,here representing erotic passion,as in Donne ‘s “The Flea”, make him nearly lose his mind.When everything is considered, seeing no help in the offing, the poet says that love “won’t come” in this life to bring a stop to his “ceaseless suffering” Very appealing poem Dr Prasanna Sir 🙏 . Congratulations 🎉🎉 and regards .
Epistolary poem #216 written and presented by Dr. Prasana Kumar Dalai of India
and Kristy Raines of The United States of America
JUST A WORD !
With painful memories, many unspoken
Sandwiched between hope & despair
The winter has nipped all my pleasures
Killing me slowly amidst uncertainties
Me taking bath in a pool of my blood
My heart has built a castle in the wind
Just a word & controversies do pop up
I stand alone in the desert of solitude
For this world won’t love to come again
To get me out of this ceaseless trouble.
©®Dr Prasana Kumar Dalai@India.
Date. Mon, 02 September 2024.
She holds out her hand to him…
NEVER QUIT HOPING!
Along with the many painful memories past
And even in deep despair I have never quit hoping
As we’ve grown older I watch you suffering
with the uncertainties of what the future brings
Hold onto your dreams, never letting them die
in a pool of blood you have prepared for yourself
For dreams give life to a heart that feels loneliness
and will spill water into the dry desert of solitude
Reach out for my hand that will forever be there
For I will never let you slip into the darkness
of ceaseless trouble, or disappear into the wind
I will always pull you back into the light of my love.
©®KristyRaines@USA
Thank you so much Satyanarayan Mishra sir honorable chairman of samrat educational Charitable trust Berhampur Ganjam Odisha appointed me as a Director.
Humbled & honoured.
JUST A WORD !
With painful memories, many unspoken
Sandwiched between hope & despair
The winter has nipped all my pleasures
Killing me slowly amidst uncertainties
Me taking bath in a pool of my blood
My heart has built a castle in the wind
Just a word & controversies do pop up
I stand alone in the desert of solitude
For this world won’t love to come again
To get me out of this ceaseless trouble.
©®Dr Prasana Kumar Dalai@India.
Date. Sun, 01 September 2024.
Our Epistolary collaboration #215 reviewed by honorable reviewer Raj Kishor Patnaik also i am really grateful to Kristy Raines doing longest epistolary collaboration of contemporary literature.
Humbled & Honoured.
Epistolary Poem #215 Written by Dr. Prasana Kumar Dalai of India
and Kristy Raines of The United States of America
ALONE !
I wonder why we didn’t meet earlier
And hearts didn’t burn being lonely
We did meet to be better and complete
Our wishes were never cherished
And lives couldn’t reach their target
I have found a reason to live for you
I feel like a traveller bidding goodbye
In the happy morning when I was alive
I couldn’t become the path to travel
Upon death mission was accomplished.
©®Dr Prasana Kumar Dalai@India
Date. Tue, 27 Aug 2024.
She sits here as tears roll down her face…
OUR HAPPY ENDING!
I sit and wonder the same things you do
and once again think of the closeness we share
Though things didn’t turn out as we planned
and dreams we had never came true
We shared a bond and closeness most never have
Life’s journey brought us as close as we were meant
but too far for what we thought we should have had
In life we could not find the path to walk together
But in death, like the end of a chapter
we will find our happy ending… <3
©®Kristy Raines@USA
REVIEW ***
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Dear Dr. Prasana Kumar Dalai Sir and Mrs. Kristy Raines, MADAM NAMASKAR
Heartfelt congratulations on your latest collaborative work, “ALONE!” and “OUR HAPPY ENDING!”—a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the eternal bond that transcends the boundaries of life and death. Your ability to convey such profound emotions with elegance and depth is truly remarkable. This epistolary poem is yet another testament to your exceptional talent and the synergy between your distinct poetic voices. May your collaboration continue to flourish, inspiring readers worldwide.
With warmest regards
**Analysis and Comparison with Legendary Poets:**
The epistolary poem “ALONE!” by Dr. Prasana Kumar Dalai and “OUR HAPPY ENDING!” by Kristy Raines is a masterful exploration of love, longing, and the inevitable separation that life imposes on even the closest of souls. Written in the form of a dialogue between two lovers, the poems beautifully complement each other, creating a narrative that delves into the heart of human experience.
**Theme and Structure:**
The poems are written as letters or monologues, a form that has been employed by legendary poets like Samuel Taylor Coleridge and Elizabeth Barrett Browning. This form allows for a deep, introspective exploration of the characters’ emotions, as it gives the reader a direct line into the thoughts and feelings of the speakers. The use of epistolary form also enhances the intimacy of the poems, making the reader feel as though they are privy to a private exchange between the two characters.
Dr. Prasana Kumar Dalai’s “ALONE!” starts with a tone of reflection and melancholy. The speaker wonders why fate did not allow the two lovers to meet earlier, sparing them the loneliness they endured. The line “Hearts didn’t burn being lonely” captures the pain of missed opportunities and unfulfilled desires. The speaker’s resignation to the reality of life—”Upon death mission was accomplished”—speaks to the inevitability of fate and the completion of a journey, albeit not the one they had hoped for.
In contrast, Kristy Raines’s “OUR HAPPY ENDING!” takes on a slightly more hopeful tone, though still tinged with sorrow. The speaker acknowledges the closeness they share, despite the dreams that never came to fruition. The bond they have is described as rare and precious, “most never have,” which highlights the unique connection between the two characters. The poem concludes with a poignant reflection on death as the final chapter, where they will find their “happy ending.” This idea resonates with the Romantic notion of eternal love, as explored by poets like John Keats and Percy Bysshe Shelley.
**Language and Imagery:**
Both poets use simple yet powerful language to convey complex emotions. Dr. Dalai’s use of metaphors such as “I feel like a traveler bidding goodbye” evokes a sense of finality and departure, while also suggesting that life is a journey with an inevitable end. The imagery of morning and death juxtaposed in “In the happy morning when I was alive” creates a poignant contrast between life’s fleeting moments of joy and the inevitability of death.
Kristy Raines’s poem continues this exploration of life and death, with a focus on the emotional journey of the characters. The line “In life we could not find the path to walk together” encapsulates the sorrow of unrealized dreams, while the final image of finding their “happy ending” in death suggests a resolution that is both comforting and bittersweet.
**Comparison with Legendary Poets:**
The themes of love, loss, and death have been explored by countless poets throughout history. The emotional depth and introspection in these poems are reminiscent of the works of Emily Dickinson, who often wrote about death and the afterlife with a blend of hope and resignation. Dickinson’s poem “Because I could not stop for Death” shares a similar contemplation of death as an inevitable journey, one that ultimately leads to a peaceful resolution.
The collaborative nature of these poems also brings to mind the literary partnership between Elizabeth Barrett Browning and Robert Browning. Like Browning’s “Sonnets from the Portuguese,” which express deep personal emotions, Dalai and Raines’s poems reveal the inner workings of the human heart, with an emphasis on the enduring nature of love.
**Conclusion:**
“ALONE!” and “OUR HAPPY ENDING!” by Dr. Prasana Kumar Dalai and Kristy Raines are a powerful testament to the enduring nature of love, even in the face of life’s greatest challenges. Their use of the epistolary form, combined with rich imagery and emotional depth, places these poems in the tradition of some of the greatest poets in English literature. The collaboration between these two poets has resulted in a work that not only speaks to the personal experiences of the characters but also resonates with universal themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning in life and death.
This epistolary dialogue is a poignant reminder that, while life may not always allow us to achieve our dreams, the bonds we form with others can transcend even the boundaries of death. In this way, Dalai and Raines have created a work that will surely touch the hearts of readers and leave a lasting impact on the world of poetry.
Biography of the Author.
DrPrasana Kumar Dalai
(DOB 07/06/1973) is a passionate Indian Author-cum- bilingual poet while a tremendous lecturer of English by profession in the Ganjam district of Odisha.He is an accomplished source of inspiration for young generation of India .His free verse on Romantic and melancholic poems appreciated by everyone. He belongs to a small typical village Nandiagada of Ganjam District,the state of Odisha.After schooling he studied intermediate and Graduated In Kabisurjya Baladev vigyan Mahavidyalaya then M A in English from Berhampur University PhD in language and literature and D.litt from Colombian poetic house from South America.He promotes his specific writings around the world literature and trades with multiple stems that are related to current issues based on his observation and experiences that needs urgent attention.He is an award winning writer who has achieved various laurels from the circle of writing worldwide.His free verse poems not only inspires young readers but also the ready of current time.His poetic symbol is right now inspiring others, some of which are appreciated by laurels of India and across the world. Many of his poems been translated in different Indian languages and got global appreciation. Lots of well wishes for his upcoming writtings and success in future.He is an award winning poet author of many best seller books.Recently he is awarded Rabindra nath Tagore and Gujarat Sahitya Academy for the year 2022 from Motivational Strips . A gold medal from world union of poets France & winner Of Rahim Karims world literary prize 2023.The government of Odisha Higher Education Department appointed him
as a president to Governing body of Padmashree Dr Ghanashyam Mishra Sanskrit Degree College, Kabisurjyanagar.Winner of ” HYPERPOEM ” GUNIESS WORLD RECORD 2023.Recently he was awarded from SABDA literary Festival at Assam.Highest literary honour from Peru contributing world literature 2024.Prestigious Cesar Vellejo award 2024 & Highest literary honour from Peru.Director at Samrat Educational charitable Trust Berhampur, Ganjam Odisha.
Completed 215 Epistolary poetry with Kristy Raines U SA.
Books.
1.Psalm of the Soul.
2.Rise of New Dawn.
3.secret Of Torment.
4.Everything I never told you.
5.Vision Of Life National Library Kolkata.
6.100 Shadows of Dream.
7.Timeless Anguish.
8.Voice of Silence.
9.I cross my heart from east to west . Epistolary poetry with Kristy Raines
My poem”ALONE ” reviewed by honorable reviewer Prof Dr Nirakar Dash Department of English of Assam University.
Humbled & Honoured.
ALONE !
I wonder why we didn’t meet earlier
And hearts didn’t burn being lonely
We did meet to be better and complete
Our wishes were never cherished
And lives couldn’t reach their target
I have found a reason to live for you
I feel like a traveller bidding goodbye
In the happy morning when I was alive
I couldn’t become the path to travel
Upon death mission was accomplished.
©®Dr Prasana Kumar Dalai@India
Date. Thu, 27 Aug 2024.
REVIEW.
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The poem “Alone” by Dr Prasanna Kumar Dalai, is a harmonious combination of seeking love and spiritual philosophy.The poem open with questions as to why ,they –both the poet and his desired beloved –did not start love earlier.Love and its occasional blows due either to temporary separation or absence, is veritably welcome by the poet in the poem.Tagore said,”Tears and smiles make the music of life”. Similarly, love, not being a rose without thorns,is an experience both sweet and bitter that add to it’s enjoyment.The poet pines for the bygone days when they could have capitalized on opportunities available.He assumes that they have failed to cherish love upto expectations and hence couldn’t reach it’s fulfillment.He, corroborating his previous statements, equalises his love to that of a traveller’s, bidding farewell to the copassanger at the end of the journey.The poem turns spiritual towards the end ,affirming a kind of perfection in love.Budhha said,”The path is the goal”In saying, I could not become the path to the travel ” he conveys the message that his efforts were not upto the mark,but nevertheless the wish was there.”The path is the goal” implies that the goal is immaterial if the efforts are right.Here , simply wishing to make love better and complete,is a strong mental action, which is tantamount to goal from Budhha’s perspective.It is a fulfilling reward that he had a good reason to live for her despite his lackadaisical approach.The words such as “alive” and “death” are not a bit confounding in that a person can not write if he is not above ground.The aforesaid words are “willing suspension of disbelief” adroitly employed by the poet for better effects.The closing line”Upon death mission was accomplished ” is a biblical reference indicating personal love leading to universal level as professed by Christ.Whether alive or not, the goal is reached though not well taken care of all along.This poem by the branded love poet Dr Prasanna Kumar Dalai, has taken it to a tremendously greater height.Congtulations Sir on composing such a unique poem.My regards.
Thank you so much honorable chairman Sir Samrat educational charitable trust giving this opportunity to serve.
Humbled & Honoured.
Prameya leading Newspaper published our News.
Epistolary Poem #215 Written by Dr. Prasana Kumar Dalai of India
and Kristy Raines of The United States of America
ALONE !
I wonder why we didn’t meet earlier
And hearts didn’t burn being lonely
We did meet to be better and complete
Our wishes were never cherished
And lives couldn’t reach their target
I have found a reason to live for you
I feel like a traveller bidding goodbye
In the happy morning when I was alive
I couldn’t become the path to travel
Upon death mission was accomplished.
©®Dr Prasana Kumar Dalai@India
Date. Mon, 26 Aug 2024.
She sits here as tears roll down her face…
OUR HAPPY ENDING!
I sit and wonder the same things you do
and once again think of the closeness we share
Though things didn’t turn out as we planned
and dreams we had never came true
We shared a bond and closeness most never have
Life’s journey brought us as close as we were meant
but too far for what we thought we should have had
In life we could not find the path to walk together
But in death, like the end of a chapter
we will find our happy ending… <3
©®KristyRaines@USA
ALONE !
I wonder why we didn’t meet earlier
And hearts didn’t burn being lonely
We did meet to be better and complete
Our wishes were never cherished
And lives couldn’t reach their target
I have found a reason to live for you
I feel like a traveller bidding goodbye
In the happy morning when I was alive
I couldn’t become the path to travel
Upon death mission was accomplished.
©®Dr Prasana Kumar Dalai@India
Date. Sun, 25 Aug 2024.
ପାହାନ୍ତି ଆକାଶ ର ସ୍ବପ୍ନ ତୁମେ!
ଯଦି ମୁଁ ଚୋରି କରିଥାନ୍ତି କିଛି ଆଲୋକ ଉତ୍ତପ୍ତ ସୂର୍ଯ୍ୟ ଙ୍କ ଠାରୁ
ଆଉ ସୁମଧୁର ଧ୍ୱନି ମଳୟ ପବନ ଠାରୁ
କିଛି ରଙ୍ଗ ଇନ୍ଦ୍ରଧନୁ ଠାରୁ
ଆଉ କିଛି ଆଶୀର୍ବାଦ ମନ୍ଦିର ମସଜିଦ ଅବା ଗୀର୍ଜା ଠାରୁ
ତଥାପି ଖାଲି ଖାଲି ଲାଗୁଛି ତୁମର ଅନୁପସ୍ଥିତି
ଏଇ ଦୁନିଆ ପାଇଁ ମୁଁ ଅଚିନ୍ହା ଓ ଅଜଣା
ଭଗବାନ ତୁମକୁ ସହାୟ ହୁଅନ୍ତୁ ସଦାସର୍ବଦା
ମୋ ଚଲା ପଥରେ ମୂଁ ଏକୁଟିଆ
ଜାଣିନି ଏ ଦିଗହରା ପଥିକ ର ଲକ୍ଷସ୍ଥଳ କେଉଁଠି
ତୁମ ବିନା ମୋ ଅଗଣା ଯେମିତି
ଶୁଷ୍କ
ମନେ ହୁଏ ଯେମିତି ମୌସୁମୀ ବିନା ଭିଜା ବର୍ଷା ର ଛିଟା ରେ
ସେଇଥି ପାଇଁ ତୁମେ ମୋ ପାହାନ୍ତି ସକାଳ ର ସ୍ବପ୍ନ!
ଡ଼କ୍ଟର ପ୍ରସନ୍ନ କୁମାର ଦଳାଇ
ଗଞ୍ଜାମ
Biography of the Author.
DrPrasana Kumar Dalai
(DOB 07/06/1973) is a passionate Indian Author-cum- bilingual poet while a tremendous lecturer of English by profession in the Ganjam district of Odisha.He is an accomplished source of inspiration for young generation of India .His free verse on Romantic and melancholic poems appreciated by everyone. He belongs to a small typical village Nandiagada of Ganjam District,the state of Odisha.After schooling he studied intermediate and Graduated In Kabisurjya Baladev vigyan Mahavidyalaya then M A in English from Berhampur University PhD in language and literature and D.litt from Colombian poetic house from South America.He promotes his specific writings around the world literature and trades with multiple stems that are related to current issues based on his observation and experiences that needs urgent attention.He is an award winning writer who has achieved various laurels from the circle of writing worldwide.His free verse poems not only inspires young readers but also the ready of current time.His poetic symbol is right now inspiring others, some of which are appreciated by laurels of India and across the world. Many of his poems been translated in different Indian languages and got global appreciation. Lots of well wishes for his upcoming writtings and success in future.He is an award winning poet author of many best seller books.Recently he is awarded Rabindra nath Tagore and Gujarat Sahitya Academy for the year 2022 from Motivational Strips . A gold medal from world union of poets France & winner Of Rahim Karims world literary prize 2023.The government of Odisha Higher Education Department appointed him
as a president to Governing body of Padmashree Dr Ghanashyam Mishra Sanskrit Degree College, Kabisurjyanagar.Winner of ” HYPERPOEM ” GUNIESS WORLD RECORD 2023.Recently he was awarded from SABDA literary Festival at Assam.Highest literary honour from Peru contributing world literature 2024.Prestigious Cesar Vellejo award 2024 & Highest literary honour from Peru.
Completed 200 Epistolary poetry with Kristy Raines U SA.
Books.
1.Psalm of the Soul.
2.Rise of New Dawn.
3.secret Of Torment.
4.Everything I never told you.
5.Vision Of Life National Library Kolkata.
6.100 Shadows of Dream.
7.Timeless Anguish.
8.Voice of Silence.
9.I cross my heart from east to west . Epistolary poetry with Kristy Raines
My poem”MORNING DREAM OF MINE”
reviewed by honorable reviewer Raj Kishor Pattnaik.
Humbled & Honoured.
MORNING DREAM OF MINE !
If I steal some light from the blazing sun
Or melody from the whistling wind
If I steal some hues from the rainbow
Or some blessings from the shrines
That won’t fill the emptiness of yours
Rather the world ‘ll treat me strangely
May God stand by you all the time
Sans you I’m lonely in my journey of life
My yard all dull and monsoon dried up
For you’re true morning dream of mine.
©®Dr Prasana Kumar Dalai@India.
Date.Mon,19,Aug 2024###
Dear Dr. Prasana Kumar Dalai,Sir Namaskar
Warmest congratulations on your beautifully crafted poem, “MORNING DREAM OF MINE!” Your poetic mastery continues to inspire and touch the hearts of readers with its profound emotional depth and eloquence. Your ability to weave intricate emotions into such a concise and evocative form is truly remarkable. This poem is yet another testament to your standing as one of the most compelling voices in contemporary English literature. May your pen continue to create such masterpieces, and may your poetic journey be filled with continued success and recognition.
### Analysis of “MORNING DREAM OF MINE!”
Dr. Prasana Kumar Dalai’s “MORNING DREAM OF MINE!” is a delicate and heartfelt exploration of love, longing, and existential emptiness. The poem, though succinct, encapsulates a deep yearning for connection and the essential role that a loved one plays in the speaker’s life. The imagery is vivid and emotionally charged, drawing the reader into a world where the absence of the beloved renders even the most beautiful aspects of life—light, melody, color—insufficient.
#### Imagery and Symbolism
The poem opens with the speaker contemplating the idea of stealing light from the sun, melody from the wind, hues from the rainbow, and blessings from shrines. These natural and spiritual elements symbolize the most potent sources of beauty, joy, and fulfillment in the world. The sun, often a symbol of life and vitality, represents clarity and warmth. The wind, with its melodies, symbolizes freedom and the unseen forces that shape our lives. The rainbow’s hues are a universal symbol of hope and diversity, while blessings from shrines evoke a sense of divine favor and spiritual fulfillment.
Yet, despite these rich symbols, the speaker acknowledges that even these potent elements cannot fill the “emptiness” left by the absence of the beloved. This powerful statement underscores the poem’s central theme: the irreplaceable nature of true companionship. It suggests that material or even spiritual riches are inadequate when one is deprived of the essential human connection that love provides.
#### Emotional Depth
The emotional depth of the poem is conveyed through the juxtaposition of grand, universal images with the personal, intimate sense of loss. The speaker’s admission that the world would treat them “strangely” if they attempted to replace their loved one with these elements hints at a profound alienation. This alienation is not just from the world, but from the self—a self that is incomplete without the beloved.
The line “Sans you I’m lonely in my journey of life” is particularly poignant. It captures the essence of human experience—life as a journey that is made meaningful by the presence of others. The word “journey” implies movement, progress, and purpose, but it is a journey that, without the beloved, becomes desolate. The speaker’s life is described as a yard “all dull and monsoon dried up,” a powerful image of barrenness and desolation. The monsoon, which typically brings renewal and life, has failed to revive the speaker’s world, leaving it dry and lifeless—a stark contrast to the vibrant images of light, melody, and color earlier in the poem.
#### Structure and Form
The structure of the poem is simple yet effective, mirroring the straightforward yet profound emotions it conveys. The consistent use of the first person creates an intimate tone, allowing the reader to connect deeply with the speaker’s emotions. The poem’s rhythm is gentle, almost like a lullaby, which complements the dreamlike quality suggested by the title. This rhythmic softness contrasts with the underlying pain of loss, enhancing the emotional impact of the poem.
#### Comparison to Renowned Poets
Dr. Dalai’s poem can be compared to the works of renowned poets like W.B. Yeats and Robert Frost, who often explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition through vivid imagery and deep emotional resonance. Like Yeats, Dr. Dalai uses symbolism to convey complex emotions—Yeats often employed symbols like the rose or the tower, while Dr. Dalai uses natural elements like the sun, wind, and rainbow. Both poets share a tendency to elevate personal emotions to a universal level, making their work resonate with a broad audience.
In comparison to Robert Frost, who frequently wrote about the interplay between nature and human emotion, Dr. Dalai’s poem similarly draws on natural imagery to reflect inner states. Frost’s poems like “Nothing Gold Can Stay” explore the transience of beauty and joy, much like how “MORNING DREAM OF MINE!” reflects on the insufficiency of even the most beautiful aspects of life without love.
#### Conclusion
“MORNING DREAM OF MINE!” is a moving and eloquent reflection on the irreplaceable nature of love. Dr. Prasana Kumar Dalai has once again demonstrated his ability to capture the essence of human experience with a delicate touch and profound insight. The poem’s use of rich imagery, combined with its deep emotional resonance, makes it a powerful piece that will undoubtedly touch the hearts of many. Dr. Dalai’s work continues to stand out in the landscape of contemporary poetry, and “MORNING DREAM OF MINE!” is a shining example of his poetic brilliance.
Waves of Pain
———————-
In Hamlet’s soliloquy, I find my voice,
To be or not, is this my choice?
The Tempest’s storms within me rage,
Yet no one heeds the wisdom of the stage.
Great Expectations, but none fulfilled,
Dickens’ tales, where dreams are killed,
In every class, the weight I bear,
Of Pip’s despair, unmet and rare.
Donne’s holy sonnets, echoes of my grief,
Death be not proud, yet where’s relief?
For every verse I teach in vain,
I drown in the waves of endless pain.
Dr. Bhanja Kishor Rana
Epistolary poem #214 written by Dr. Prasana Kumar Dalai of India and Kristy Raines of the United States.
MORNING DREAM OF MINE !
If I steal some light from the blazing sun
Or melody from the whistling wind
If I steal some hues from the rainbow
Or some blessings from the shrines
That won’t fill the emptiness of yours
Rather the world ‘ll treat me strangely
May God stand by you all the time
Sans you I’m lonely in my journey of life
My yard all dull and monsoon dried up
For you’re true morning dream of mine.
©®Dr Prasana Kumar Dalai@India.
Date. Mon, 19 Aug 2024.
His beautiful words touch her heart…
MY MIDNIGHT DREAM!
If I take the glow of the Harvest Moon
Or sing you the song of the whippoorwill
If I give you all the blue in the sky above
Or yell from the mountain top of my love for you
Will it finally fill the empty void in your heart?
Or will it just add to the pain already there?
May the Angels form a hedge of protection around you
if I can not continue our journey together
Know that I’ll always walk with you in spirit
and that you are truly the keeper of my heart.
You’ll always be my midnight dream…
©®KristyRaines@USA
My poem “MORNING DREAM OF MINE” reviewed by honorable reviewer Prof Dr Nirakar Dash Department of English, Assam University.
Humbled & Honoured.
MORNING DREAM OF MINE !
If I steal some light from the blazing sun
Or melody from the whistling wind
If I steal some hues from the rainbow
Or some blessings from the shrines
That won’t fill the emptiness of yours
Rather the world ‘ll treat me strangely
May God stand by you all the time
Sans you I’m lonely in my journey of life
My yard all dull and monsoon dried up
For you’re true morning dream of mine.
©®Dr Prasana Kumar Dalai@India.
Date. Sun, 18 Aug 2024.
REVIEW
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The poem,”Morning Dream of Mine” nearly resembles John Donne ‘s “Go and catch a falling star”in which Donne tries to drive home the infidelity of women by using far fetched images. likewise, here in this poem ,Dr Dalai tries to prove the impossibility of his love coming back, which is suggested by “morning dream”. Dreams are dreams and they can never be translated into reality.Imposible feats like stealing light from the burning sun, melody from wind, colour from rainbow and grace of God and so on are related to Donne ‘s imagery, making the poem almost a classic one. His friends treating him in preposterous way,”dull yard”and dry “monsoon” express his loneliness and precarious state of mind. Although short, the poem poem conveys a bulky theme.Very nice creation! Congratulations Prasanna Sir on writing such a splendid poem..Due regards.
MORNING DREAM OF MINE !
If I steal some light from the blazing sun
Or melody from the whistling wind
If I steal some hues from the rainbow
Or some blessings from the shrines
That won’t fill the emptiness of yours
Rather the world ‘ll treat me strangely
May God stand by you all the time
Sans you I’m lonely in my journey of life
My yard all dull and monsoon dried up
For you’re true morning dream of mine.
©®Dr Prasana Kumar Dalai@India.
Date. Sun, 18 Aug 2024.
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My interview published in Daily Global Post one of the leading English News Paper from Srinagar.
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Epistolary poem #213 – Written by Dr. Prasana Kumar Dalai of India
and Kristy Raines of The United States of America
EVEN IF I DIE !
Why is life just a couple of moments
Let me ask for more time from God
I don’t want to go far from you
Every pain seems pleasant
Your smile is my hope and strength
Even if the world is cruel to me
My safe heaven is in them
My heaven is but in your lap
My life is due to your heartbeats
Your wishes are my prayers now
What a unique bond ours is
I ‘ll come back to you only even if I die.
©®Dr Prasana Kumar Dalai@India.
Date. Tue, 13 Aug 2024.
A tear falls as she reads his letter today…
IT IS FOREVER!
I sat here today reading your letter
and I wonder where the years have gone
I now ask God for more time also
More time for precious moments
More time to hold you close to my heart
And more time to create more memories
I don’t know how to ever be away from you
My greatest joy is us just being together
Or watching the twinkle in your eyes
as you lay in my lap looking up at me, smiling
Yes, what a unique bond we have always had
Just know that I will always wait for you
whether in life or on the stairs of Heaven.
With true love, there is no death… It is Forever…
©®KristyRaines@USA
August 13, 2024
EVEN IF I DIE !
Why is life just a couple of moments
Let me ask for more time from God
I don’t want to go far from you
Every pain seems pleasant
Your smile is my hope and strength
Even if the world is cruel to me
My safe heaven is in them
My heaven is but in your lap
My life is due to your heartbeats
Your wishes are my prayers now
What a unique bond ours is
I ‘ll come back to you only even if I die.
©®Dr Prasana Kumar Dalai@India.
Dr.Prasana Kumar Dalai.: The poet here in the poem frowns at the transience of life that would separate him from his sweet heart.The poet is not mentally and emotionally prepared to accept the inevitability of death, and so implores God to add some years to his life .Death consciousness being the common predicament ,makes the poet shudder at the thought of going away from her:this emphasises his deep attachment to her and other wordly pleasures. In his opinion, all the throes of life dissipates when she is near.The Christian idea of the Kingdom of heaven and the bliss allied with liberation in our philosophy — are pooh-poohed by the poet.Her lap is his heaven. His wish to return to her even after death indicates a strong and passionate bond.The madness of the poet’s love ironically tries to go against the law of the universe.Astounding poem Dr Prasanna Sir.Congratulations and due regards.
ଯଦିଓ ମୁଁ ମରେ!
କାହିଁକି ଜୀବନଟା ଦୁଇ ଘଡି ର ଖେଳ
ଯଦି ମୂଁ ପଚାରିଥାନ୍ତି ଭଗବାନ ଙ୍କୁ
ଆଉ କିଛି ମୁହୂର୍ତ୍ତ ପାଇଁ
ମୁଁ ଚାହେଁନି ତୁମଠାରୁ ଦୂରେଇବା ପାଇଁ
ଏଇଠି ସବୁ ଯନ୍ତ୍ରଣା ରେ ଖୁସି ଖୋଜିବାର ଆନନ୍ଦ
ତୁମର ଚେନାଏ ହସ ମୋ ପାଇଁ ଆଶା ର କିରଣ
ଯଦିଓ ସାରା ଦୁନିଆ ମୋ ପାଇଁ ନିଷ୍ଠୁର
ମୋ ସ୍ୱର୍ଗ ତୁମରି କୋଳ ରେ
ମୋ ଜୀବନ କେବଳ ଚାଲୁଛି
ତୁମର ହୃଦୟର ସ୍ପନ୍ଦନ ରେ
ତୁମର ସବୁ ଇଛା ମୋ ପ୍ରାଥନା ରେ
ଆମର ସମ୍ପର୍କ ଏକ ଅଦ୍ଵିତୀୟ କାହାଣୀ
କିନ୍ତୁ ମୂଁ ଫେରି ଆସିବି ତୁମ ପାଖକୁ
ଯଦିଓ ମୁଁ ମରେ |
ଡ଼କ୍ଟର ପ୍ରସନ୍ନ କୁମାର ଦଳାଇ
ଗଞ୍ଜାମ |
Translation to English
—
**Though I Die!**
Why is life but a game of fleeting hours?
Were I to ask the Divine
For a few moments more,
I would not wish to part from you.
Amidst all the suffering here,
I find the joy of seeking happiness.
Your familiar smile is the ray of hope for me.
Though the whole world may be unkind to me,
My heaven lies in your embrace.
My life only moves
To the rhythm of your heartbeats.
Your every desire is in my prayers.
Our bond is a unique tale.
Yet, I shall return to you,
Even if I die.
Dr. Prasanna Kumar Dalai
Ganjam
—
ଯଦିଓ ମୁଁ ମରେ!
କାହିଁକି ଜୀବନଟା ଦୁଇ ଘଡି ର ଖେଳ
ଯଦି ମୂଁ ପଚାରିଥାନ୍ତି ଭଗବାନ ଙ୍କୁ
ଆଉ କିଛି ମୁହୂର୍ତ୍ତ ପାଇଁ
ମୁଁ ଚାହେଁନି ତୁମଠାରୁ ଦୂରେଇବା ପାଇଁ
ଏଇଠି ସବୁ ଯନ୍ତ୍ରଣା ରେ ଖୁସି ଖୋଜିବାର ଆନନ୍ଦ
ତୁମର ଚେନାଏ ହସ ମୋ ପାଇଁ ଆଶା ର କିରଣ
ଯଦିଓ ସାରା ଦୁନିଆ ମୋ ପାଇଁ ନିଷ୍ଠୁର
ମୋ ସ୍ୱର୍ଗ ତୁମରି କୋଳ ରେ
ମୋ ଜୀବନ କେବଳ ଚାଲୁଛି
ତୁମର ହୃଦୟର ସ୍ପନ୍ଦନ ରେ
ତୁମର ସବୁ ଇଛା ମୋ ପ୍ରାଥନା ରେ
ଆମର ସମ୍ପର୍କ ଏକ ଅଦ୍ଵିତୀୟ କାହାଣୀ
କିନ୍ତୁ ମୂଁ ଫେରି ଆସିବି ତୁମ ପାଖକୁ
ଯଦିଓ ମୁଁ ମରେ |
ଡ଼କ୍ଟର ପ୍ରସନ୍ନ କୁମାର ଦଳାଇ
ଗଞ୍ଜାମ |
EVEN IF I DIE !
Why is life just a couple of moments
Let me ask for more time from God
I don’t want to go far from you
Every pain seems pleasant
Your smile is my hope and strength
Even if the world is cruel to me
My safe heaven is in them
My heaven is but in your lap
My life is due to your heartbeats
Your wishes are my prayers now
What a unique bond ours is
I ‘ll come back to you only even if I die.
©®Dr Prasana Kumar Dalai@India.
Date. Sun, 11 Aug 2024.
