Beyond Land and Time

To a Distressed Woman

(Kono Byathitā-kє)

Translated by Golam Mustafa

Now you have a bed, so late at night

A softened dark room

Peace and quietude;

Do not worry over anything now

Do not listen to any voice now

After wiping the bleeding heart

Go deep into slumber

Shut yourself, like a rajanigandha.