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JAYSHANKAR
JAYSHANKAR PRASAD
AUBADE
Awake forthenightis spent.
In thewell of theskythedawn
Dips hervesselof stars
morning-song.
To thesoundof birdsat their
The young leaves
Are a veil, swaying.
How softalong thevine are thebudsof Spring.
Awake forthenightis spent.
Your lipshold lifeina stillness;
Your hairentrapsthesouth-wind.
Ah, you are asleepwith thenight-songfiullin
inyoureyes.
Awake. The nightis spent.
theHindi byRomila Thiapar
Translatedfrom
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PRASAD