Neither do I remember anyone Nor does anyone make my blood weep.

He used to sit In my eyes after Waking. Which country Did he leave for?

Now none leaves for countries afar Nor do I remember anyone.

The evening lamps Were yet to open their eyes And the night had already Left them behind, blinded.

My body was yet to be used, A pile of translucent cordwood. But the night had already torched it, leaving behind a heap of coal.

Now none burns here. Neither do I remember anyone.

Translated from Hindi. 2004:01:09 17:30 Atlanta