Bengali modernism

Gitanjali 15: I am here to sing thee songs. In this hall of

8 linesIndiaSource: Project Gutenberg

I am here to sing thee songs. In this hall of thine I have a corner

seat.


In thy world I have no work to do; my useless life can only break out

in tunes without a purpose.


When the hour strikes for thy silent worship at the dark temple of

midnight, command me, my master, to stand before thee to sing.


When in the morning air the golden harp is tuned, honour me, commanding

my presence.