River And Sky
July 6, 2023Dawn
July 6, 2023For Heaven’s Sake, Listen, Listen, O My Darling
For heaven’s sake, listen, listen, O my darling:
Do not dart your cruel, angry glances at me,
For I swear by the lovely pitchers of your breasts,
And by your golden, glittering, snake-like necklace:
If ever on earth I dare touch anyone except you,
Let your necklace turn into a real snake, and bite me;
And if ever my promise and words prove false,
Chastise me, O darling, in the way you want to.
But, now, don’t hesitate to take me in your arms,
Bind, bind my thirsty body with yours; bruise me
With your thighs, and bite, bite me with your teeth.
Let your fingernails dig deep, deep into my skin!
Strangle me, for heaven’s sake, with your breasts,
And lock me in the prison of your body forever!
Vidyapati
Vidyapati (1360-1440) was a medieval Indian poet and writer who is often associated with the Bhakti movement. His work is characterized by a strong sense of devotion and a deep love of the divine. Vidyapati wrote in the Maithili language, and his poetry has been praised for its lyricism and beauty. His work has had a profound influence on the culture and literature of the region, and he is considered one of the most important writers of his time.