Collaboration #159 by Dr. Prasana Kumar Dalai India
and Kristy Raines United States of America.

SINCE YOU’RE GONE !

My love has made you an enemy in a way
I’m not what I’m since I ‘ve fallen in love
Should I change my goal or hide myself
Should I forsake my life to be a monk
Truly speaking I ‘ve none but you in my mind
Should I catch hold of this dark night
Or inhale the coolness of the full moon
The light of day and night means the same
For only you ‘ve always been my inspiration
And I’m not the same since you’re gone.

©®Dr.Prasana Kumar Dalai @India.
Date.Mon,28 Aug 2023.

She gentle speaks to him…

I’M ALWAYS WITH YOU!

I look at how much you have changed for the good
You may have felt comfortable in your mundane life
Being alone and safe in you sadness was your enemy
Love has changed you and taken nothing from you
Thoughts of you have also filled my mind
Does not the moon look more beautiful now
as we look at it in the dark of night together?
Give up nothing for me for I expect only love
Let me be your forever inspiration.
Love doesn’t take, it only enhances
I am with you always, even when we are not together. <3

©®KristyRaines@USA
August 28, 2023

লেখকের জীবনী।
ডাঃ প্রসনা কুমার দলাই (DOB 07/06/1973) একজন আবেগপ্রবণ ভারতীয় লেখক-বনাম-কবি এবং পেশায় ওডিশার গঞ্জাম জেলায় ইংরেজির একজন অসাধারণ প্রভাষক।
তিনি ভারতের তরুণ প্রজন্মের জন্য অনুপ্রেরণার নিপুণ উৎস। রোমান্টিক বিষয়ে তাঁর বিনামূল্যের শ্লোক এবং বিষণ্ণ কবিতা সকলের দ্বারা প্রশংসিত, তিনি উড়িষ্যা রাজ্যের গঞ্জাম জেলার নন্দিয়াগাদা গ্রামের বাসিন্দা। স্কুলে পড়ার পর তিনি ইন্টারমিডিয়েট অধ্যয়ন করেন এবং কবিসুর্য বলদেব বিজ্ঞান মহাবিদ্যালয়ে স্নাতক হন তারপর বেরহামপুর বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় থেকে ইংরেজিতে এম এ করেন, ভাষা ও সাহিত্যে পিএইচডি এবং কলম্বিয়ান কাব্যিক হাউস থেকে ডি.লিট. দক্ষিণ আমেরিকা।
তিনি বিশ্ব সাহিত্য জুড়ে তার নির্দিষ্ট লেখার প্রচার করেন এবং তার পর্যবেক্ষণ এবং অভিজ্ঞতার উপর ভিত্তি করে বর্তমান সমস্যাগুলির সাথে সম্পর্কিত একাধিক কর্মকান্ডের সাথে জড়িত ও এই সমস্যাগুলির অবিরত সমাধান উপায়নির্ধারক। তিনি একজন পুরস্কার বিজয়ী লেখক যিনি লেখার বৃত্ত থেকে বিশ্বব্যাপী বিভিন্ন খ্যাতি অর্জন করেছেন। তার মুক্ত শ্লোক কবিতাগুলি কেবল তরুণ পাঠকদেরই অনুপ্রাণিত করে না বরং বর্তমান সময়ের জন্য প্রস্তুতও।তার কাব্যিক প্রতীক এই মুহূর্তে অন্যদের অনুপ্রাণিত করছে, যার মধ্যে কিছু ভারত এবং সারা বিশ্বে প্রশংসা পেয়েছে। তার অনেক কবিতা বিভিন্ন ভারতীয় ভাষায় অনুবাদিত হয়েছে এবং বিশ্বব্যাপী প্রশংসা পেয়েছে। তার আসন্ন লেখা এবং ভবিষ্যতের সাফল্যের জন্য অনেক শুভকামনা। তিনি অনেক বেস্ট সেলার বইয়ের একজন পুরষ্কার বিজয়ী কবি লেখক। সম্প্রতি তিনি মোটিভেশনাল স্ট্রিপস থেকে 2022 সালের জন্য রবীন্দ্র নাথ ঠাকুর এবং গুজরাট সাহিত্য একাডেমি পুরস্কারে পুরস্কৃত হয়েছেন। রহিম করিমস ওয়ার্ল্ডের বিজয়ী সাহিত্য পুরস্কার 2023. উড়িষ্যা সরকার তাকে উচ্চশিক্ষা বিভাগ নিয়োগ করেছেন, পদ্মশ্রী ডঃ ঘনশ্যাম মিশ্র সংস্কৃত ডিগ্রী কলেজ, কবিসুর্যনগরের গভর্নিং বডির সভাপতি হিসাবে।

Here we present our beautiful collaboration on rain…
Let’s all enjoy our 62nd collaborative effort
DrMaheswar Das
Sudipta Mishra

RAIN

Oh rain, you are the sweetest song.
Come down to this parched earth with your rhythmic dance and song.
To alleviate the pain of hot summer days.
And adorn this lovely place with fruits and flowers of bright rays.

Come with your silver drops that heal.
And fill the hearts of all with thrills.
Oh rain, come with your strong wind.
Come with your dark ferocious clouds wandering by the wind.

Come with your formidable thunder roar.
Come with your spark of lightning soar.
Come to enrich this lovely earth with greenery.
Come to adorn this place with beautiful scenery.

All creatures are enjoying your sweet silver drops of joy.
The hills, meadows, dale, and fields smile with flowers of joy.
Everywhere there is enchantment and jubilation after a long summer of pain.
Floating clouds are wandering in the sky for a monsoon gain.

The hilltops covered with clouds look white.
It brings a hilarious note to watch the sight.
The earth sings the songs of joy and glory of heaven.
There are songs everywhere and laughter of rain.

The earth is joyful with your sweet rhythmic harmony.
All are happy with your sweet symphony
All the creatures trees and creepers are eager to get your cool wet touch.
Drench all with your sweet blessings so much.

Dr Maheswar Das
India, Copyright @

Rain
I love the rain that cleanses my pain
I love the rhythm that creates a harmony
My tattered soul wanders in the lonely lane
I wait for the whole year to tune the symphony

I wish you were with me
Every time I sip a cup of tea
I loathe thy memories
Dried roads wet like my eyes!

With the humming of showers
My parched soul loves the pitter-patter
I don’t know how to set my passion
The thunder knows the beats of my emotions
The flashing light captures my forlorn desires
As I walk in the wild rain with soaked feelings
Raindrops fall on my loose hair
In the rainy desolate evenings
Beaten by the unruly waves of Summer
I still wait for thee while drenching in the rainfall!
Sudipta Mishra

The poem “SINCE YOU’RE GONE AWAY ” composed by Dr Prasana Kumar Dalai, India in English translated by me ( Tapan Roy,India).

I am grateful to honourable romantic poet Dr Prasana Kumar Dalai, India for whom I have been so much interested and dedicated in the
Poetry .

Translated into Bengali

তুমি চলে যাওয়ার পর থেকে

আমার ভালোবাসা শত্রু বানিয়েছে তোমায় এক রাস্তায়
আমি তেমন নই যেমন আমি তোমার প্রেমাবদ্ধ হয়ে
আমার উচিত লক্ষ্য পরিবর্তন নাকি নিজেকে লুকানো
আমি কি বৈরাগ্যে সন্ন্যাসী হতে পারি
সত্যি বলছি আমার মনে তুমি ছাড়া আর কেউ নেই
আমার কি ধরে রাখা উচিত এই নৈশ অন্ধকার হাত
কিংবা পূর্ণিমার শীতল নিঃশ্বাস নেওয়া
সমভাবাপন্ন দিনের ও রাতের আলো
সবসময় শুধু তুমি হয়েছ আমার অনুপ্রেরণা
তুমি চলে যাওয়ার পর আর তা প্রাপ্ত নই।

Original poem in English

SINCE YOU’RE GONE !

My love has made you an enemy in a way
I’m not what I’m since I ‘ve fallen in love
Should I change my goal or hide myself
Should I forsake my life to be a monk
Truly speaking I ‘ve none but you in my mind
Should I catch hold of this dark night
Or inhale the coolness of the full moon
The light of day and night means the same
For only you ‘ve always been my inspiration
And I’m not the same since you’re gone.

©®Dr.Prasana Kumar Dalai @India.
Date.Sun,27 Aug 2023.
Picture courtesy Google.

Collaboration # 158
Presented by Dr. Prasana Kumar Dalai India
and Kristy Raines United States of America.

RUMOURS IN NEWSPAPER!

There is rumours in the newspaper
Also I have heard others say
You have got somebody new
If it is true
How can I convince
I am still in love with you
They say rumours are hardly true
I hold your memories
I am sure sometimes you will wonder
If you shall ever find yourself
Thinking of me
Let me tell you
Down the last road we shall go
You will always come to know.

©®Prof.Dr.Prasana Kumar Dalai@India.

She cries as she speaks…

NOT FOOL ENOUGH!

Flattering words almost fooled me
But I have lived long enough to know
Love may only come along one time in life
and I’m not fool enough to let you go
We’ll stay together come hell or high water
and many memories we still have to make
So know though the rumors were somewhat true
I came to my senses before I made that fatal mistake
Love is more than beautiful words and promises
I am happy with the life we have made
I never have to worry at the end of the day
that what we have together will ever fade.
What I am trying to say is I love you
Nothing can compare to what we have so true
And no sweet talk that comes from another
will ever take me away from you <3

©®Kristy Raines@USA
August 27, 2023

SINCE YOU’RE GONE !

My love has made you an enemy in a way
I’m not what I’m since I ‘ve fallen in love
Should I change my goal or hide myself
Should I forsake my life to be a monk
Truly speaking I ‘ve none but you in my mind
Should I catch hold of this dark night
Or inhale the coolness of the full moon
The light of day and night means the same
For only you ‘ve always been my inspiration
And I’m not the same since you’re gone.

©®Dr.Prasana Kumar Dalai @India.
Date.Sun,27 Aug 2023.

STILL WAITING

I wonder if you’ve love in your heart
Just count the beats and tell me
If yours is as restless as mine
The moments love flourishes in
You’re waiting for the love ?
Hopefully I’m giving up this world
Do you also have as much faith ?
Do your eyes often express
The love and longing in your heart ?
I’m still waiting on the way
Do come and see ; you can feel.

©®Dr.Prasana Kumar Dalai@India.

Biography of the Author.

DrPrasana Kumar Dalai
(DOB 07/06/1973) is a passionate Indian Author-cum-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 .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

IN SUFFOCATION !

You have never let me live in peace
Even if I asked for death
You did not let me die
My days are dark and gloomy now
With manifolded pain and anguish
Sad memories make me feel uneasy
Sorrows rule my life all day and night
Me suffocating in this stilly night
How can I endure it away from you ?
Death can console and comfort me
Even for a moment I can’t smile .

©®Dr.Prasana Kumar Dalai@India.

MY STORMY STATE !

It is told you love me now
What ‘ll you get but a big zero
In my stormy state
You will rather get displaced
For I dwell in the city of grief and pain
Why should I dream of
What I would regret tomorrow
For I’m in shame
You too will be ashamed
My world is abandoned
My heart knows your shadow of smile
There will echo so many anthems of love.

©®Dr.Prasana Kumar Dalai@India.

World artist and poets
From Poland.

Rabindranath Tagore award.2022.

Collaboration 157:
By Dr. Prasana Kumar Dalai and Kristy Ann Raines

LULLABIES OF SILENCE !

Distance with closeness stands in silence
Between a little sweetness & sour talk
Nights are lost as I reject the sadness
Am now clasped by hugs of your arms
Your eyes shine like bright stars in sky
Moments now tuned with heart’s wishes
Listen to the lilting lullabies of silence
You look like a heart shaped moon
A half backed promise of smile & tear
Look at it from the corner of your eyes
Let me take a dip in that silent river.

©®Dr Prasana Kumar Dalai @ India.
Date.18.08.2023

She responds to him with her eyes…

SILENCE ENDS AND MUSIC BEGINS!

We stand close together with silence between us
Conversation goes from sweet notes to serious looks
No more do you give into the sadness within you
because tonight you are in the heat of my arms
As I look at you, I can’t help but sigh loudly
because I know tonight belongs to just us
I can hear nothing but the whispers of our breaths
Silence is the music that captures this moment
A tear starts to form in the corner of my eye
as a serious smile comes closer to meet my lips
Come and take a dip in this silent river
where the silence ends and sweet music begins…

©®Kristy Ann Raines @ USA
August 18,2023

LULLABIES OF SILENCE !

Distance with closeness stands in silence
Between a little sweetness & sour talk
Nights are lost as I reject the sadness
Am now clasped by hugs of your arms
Your eyes shine like bright stars in sky
Moments now tuned with heart’s wishes
Listen to the lilting lullabies of silence
You look like a heart shaped moon
A half backed promise of smile & tear
Look at it from the corner of your eyes
Let me take a dip in that silent river.

©®Dr Prasana Kumar Dalai @ India.
Date.Fri,18 Aug 2023.

A NEW HORIZON!

I would hope for things
That independence could bring
There will be no hate and war
But peace all over the world
Looking for opening new doors
Expecting no surprise
But peace of mind and harmony
Until the day is gone to horizon
A new desire will born
Life teaches both good and bad
Let evils be buried in the past
Leading our life to way of sublimity
Looking forward to embracing hope and peace

©®Dr Prasana Kumar Dalai @India.
Date.15,Aug 2023.

Collaboration #156 Presented by:
Dr. Prasana Kumar Dalai India. and Kristy Ann Raines. United States of America.

SEASONS OF MY LIFE !

We have never met earlier
Nor are we related to each other
Still we’re connected together
My mind is all confused now
A sparkling diamond in my life you’re
You do keep me moving around
All the seasons of my life
Stars blossom as I walk towards you
My heart and soul start flying
I live and die only in your name
I can’t sort it out after I’m entangled
Do free me from this mundane world.

©®Dr.Prasana Kumar Dalai @India
Date.12.08.2023.

She stands before him and responds…

NO COINCIDENCES IN LIFE!

Although we have never met
and you are no kin to me
Our connection is somewhat a mystery
But I’ve never felt confused when it comes to you
You are as comfortable as my most favorite blanket
A part of my life you’ve become
You have enhanced my life from the start
and the one that will hold a place in my heart
There is nothing to sort out in this entanglement
Because I believe there are no coincidences in life
Live happily and freely in this beautiful world
Mundane will never be a part of you and me <3

KristyRaines@USA
August 12, 2023

STANDING AWAY FROM YOU !

You are standing away from my sight
I feel like feeling cursed this morning
A beautiful face hidden in your hair
I wonder if it is a dream or reality
Heartbeats do throb vigorously
A soft foot approaching towards me
You ‘ll meet me in every turn of my life
Keeping our love story behind you
You are always away from me though
Feel your precious presence in me.

©®Dr.Prasana Kumar Dalai@India.

SEASONS OF MY LIFE !

We have never met earlier
Nor are we related to each other
Still we’re connected together
My mind is all confused now
A sparkling diamond in my life you’re
You do keep me moving around
All the seasons of my life
Stars blossom as I walk towards you
My heart and soul start flying
I live and die only in your name
I can’t sort it out after I’m entangled
Do free me from this mundane world.

©®Dr.Prasana Kumar Dalai @India
Date.Sun,13 Aug 2023.
Picture courtesy Google.

Collaboration # 155 Presented by Dr. Prasana Kumar Dalai India and Kristy Ann Raines United States of America 💖

MAKE ME REALIZE !

My heart belongs to you
I must go where you may lead
If love is red I am colour blind
I may not see the things
That you might see
And I may do just what I should do
I am looking through the eyes of love
And can see so much
The other eyes don’t find
Still the sparkle in your eyes
Makes me realize one and all..

©® Dr.Prasana Kumar Dalai@ India
Date.11.08.2023.

She sees the changes and speaks…

THROUGH EYES OF LOVE!

My heart will always belong to you
Wherever you walk, let me walk beside you
You could never see through my eyes .. But
I now see changes in you that weren’t there before
I will always let you do things your way
But now I see more compassion and more empathy
You are seeing so much more through eyes of love
They now sparkle when I catch you smiling
And if I have helped you see some of these things
know that I was sent to you for that very purpose
You have shown me many things too…. <3

©®KristyRaines@USA
August 11, 2023

ON ITS WAY!

Looking at the world through your eyes
Everything looks pretty
Everything that passed seems to close to you
Like the pictures of yours stick to my heart
Like moon clings to the stars
Or ,you will never get rid of me
Me and my shadow
We are closer than hearts that stick in a soul
When your dreams fall apart
When each passing day
And life gets more exciting
And love is either in your heart
Or in its way.

©©Dr.Prasana Kumar Dalai@India.

Collaboration #154, Presented by Dr. Prasana Kumar Dalai India
and Kristy Ann Raines United States of America.

LIVING IN YOU !

My emotions flow through tears
My life for you turns into worship
My heart and soul surround you
Tales of my heart now done by eyes
I ‘ll not take single breath minus you
I ‘ll born and die with you
My desire for you reaches such an extent
I ‘ll snatch you away from the world
I ‘ll born and die with you
I ‘ve stated loving and living in you .

©®Dr Prasana Kumar Dalai@India
Date.08.08.2023.

Tears for him fill her eyes before she speaks…

I NOW UNDERSTAND!

I always know when you are thinking of me
or when emotions fall like rain from your eyes
It is a feeling of an invisible blanket covering me
Your eyes show every story you have ever lived
Times apart are lonely, even for a little while
It tells me that we could not survive long alone
A desire overwhelms me with your slightest touch
and I need nothing more than you in my arms
I never understood the meaning of the phrase
“living and dying for someone”, until lately
And I too now experience those deep emotions
of loving and living in you.

©®KristyRaines@USA
August 8, 2023

TILL THE DUSK !

I ‘ll wait for you till the dusk of my life
Seeking you with my fading vision
Wandering with the load of my burdens
My savage madness ‘ll endure everything
I ‘ll never blame you for being untrue in love
But I ‘ll always regret the remoteness
I ‘ll have my love bequeathed to you
I ‘ll restore the legacy you entrust to me
Waiting for my time to depart from you
And you may be here the next moment.

©®Dr.Prasana Kumar Dalai@India.