Journal of South Asian Literature. v 11, V. 11 ( 1976) p. 137.


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Respect for the near,

affection for the familiar,

these I have learnt

late but not too late.

Let me never lose them. Lord.

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Not only a new poem

but new poetry

by a new man "

if this is not a dream. Lord,

the time is ripe,

give me the Word.

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Confiscate my passport. Lord, I don't want to go abroad. Let me find my song Where I belong.

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I am not fit

for the toughest, work. Lord, give it to the others. After all, as you know, all men are brothers.



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