Don’t get me wrong.

Source: Zubaida Shampa Biswas, dedicated to Khulna)

Many sleepless nights have been spent in the lap of poetry-
Many sleepless nights have passed in the pyre of suffering,
No more nights spent living in strange dreams-
I will not be deceived by the idle illusion of any more infatuation!

There is no more crime in this moment of farewell-
I surrender all my mistakes and errors today,
I have learned the way to walk; I have learned the language to speak-
And not a state plagued by neglect!

Or else, by mistake, you will be neglected.
Among God’s creations, only man is great,
I have forgotten the ultimate lesson of generosity today-
Forgetting everything in the ultimate desire of greed and lust!

I’m not worthy! You know that…
I have shown in my practice of extreme stubbornness,
I have spoken, saying what is not on my face-
You have gone in a majestic form, forgetting everything!

There will be no more talk of harsh reality-
I apologize to you, please forgive me,
I couldn’t understand you in your glory-
Don’t misunderstand me due to the pain of misunderstanding!

Perhaps you show compassion in greatness-
Keep it in your heart, holding it in the realm of forgiveness, in your self-respect,
I beg your pardon, forgive me, O great and radiant soul.
I will continue to pray for your welfare…

SM Moniruzzaman Akash
Monowara Halim Poetry Center, Chatmohar, Pabna.
Mobile number 01713767157.