17. Script A Different Story

Feb 11, 2011/ Feb 21, 2012


17.  Script A Different Story

Tomaar Soonyo Aakaashay
Chhorreeay Daanaa,
 Hridoy-bhora Khusee anay
Oorrbo Pakheer Motoe, Aamee Bhaashboe Pakheer Motoe.
Dukher Sakol Smiriti Bhoolay, Sishoor Swapon Deejay Maylay,
Praanay Aamaar Bhoree Aabaar Sookhayer Haanshee Jotoe.

Chokhayer Baaree-dhaaraa muchay, Bhoykay Chhooray Dooray,
Baandhee Jeebon Notoon Aamee Banddhee Aashar Sooray.
Aashbay Kobay Kon Ojaanaa, Korbona Aar Say Bhaabona
Neejayer Torayee Veenno Gaanthaa Gaayeetay Aamee Rotoe..

(Try tuning in as in Tagore song ‘ Tomaar Kholaa Haaoaa’)

English Translation:

Let me float, as birds do in Your empty sky,
Fill my heart in happiness, spread wings and fly.
Let me shirk off sad memories and fill every new day
Full of happiness and smiles, in child's dreamy way.

Let me throw off tears and fears away.
Let me with new hope build a fresh life each today.
Come whatever unknown may. Let me remain worry-free,
Scripting a new, different story for me.

(English version was composed first and edited after the Bengali version was composed a year later))