River And Sky
July 6, 2023Dawn
July 6, 2023He Promised He’d Return Tomorrow
He promised he’d return tomorrow.
And I wrote everywhere on my floor:
“Tomorrow.”
The morning broke, when they all asked:
Now tell us, when will your “Tomorrow” come?
Tomorrow, Tomorrow, where are you?
I cried and cried, but my Tomorrow never returned!
Vidyapati says: O listen, dear!
Your Tomorrow became a today
with other women.
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.