SONGS OF CHILIKA LAKE

Over the Chilika Lake, and

Boarded in a train,

On the way to home,

I am passing by the Lake,

To get soil, grain or a doll,

Or to find loved one.

Two boats through waters

Oh! How beautiful it is

In the autumn morning,

Blue sky, sparkling sun-light

On surface of water, I go,

Jingling with childhood days.

Over the Chilika Lake, and

Through morning delight,

I never thought of wood

To draw a curtain over

My journey, certain hope

I know holds the wind.

Over the Chilika Lake, and

Through the fishermen’s dream,

I can move to get fortune,

That may play a role

As far as I can stay on this earth,

This earth holds the birthright.

Over the Chilika Lake, and

Through the smile of sympathy,

As I have grown up old,

I am searching for loving faces

Of those who can drape me

With love and let me not to wait.

Over the Chilika Lake and

Through the colors above water,

I feel fascination with loud wows,

No blur, sharp focus, luck and elegance,

I will say, my love,

Don’t quit joy, let me enjoy.