Off late I been reading Indian authors – not poetry though. So when mention of Vikram Seth came in a conversation, I was reminded of this poem :
All You who Sleep Tonight
All you who sleep tonight
Far from the ones you love,
No hand to left or right
And emptiness above –Know that you aren’t alone
The whole world shares your tears,
Some for two nights or one,
And some for all their years
Read More Poetry by Vikram Seth here
And now some sufi music ! Let peace rule your heart, mind and matter :
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Wow now this is so true .. I am sure there are umpteen people who are going to sleep alone but the thing is worst are the people who have done so deliberately and hurt others and lovers .. and in the end have made them sleep alone while they have gone to someone else arms …
Ever seen some one choose loneliness on purpose ? the ones hurt by them are much more hurt ..
This lovely poem makes me think of our military away from their families. Blessings to you…
that was my first thought too !
Loved the music….and enjoyed the poem…thanks for both.
Glad you found it good !
Succinctly put but very affective…
totally Agree ! 🙂
thanks for sharing these marvelous poets LN. Will check his blog for sure.