THE NIGHT was dark when she went away, and they slept.
The night is dark now, and I call for her, 'Come back, my darling; the world is asleep; and no one would know, if you came for a moment while stars are gazing at stars.'
She went away when the trees were in bud and the spring was young.
Now the flowers are in high bloom and I call, 'Come back, my darling. The children gather and scatter flowers in reckless sport. And if you come and take one little blossom no one will miss it.'
Those that used to play are playing still, so spendthrift is life.
I listen to their chatter and call, 'Come back, my darling, for mother's heart is full to the brim with love, and if you come to snatch only one little kiss from her no one will grudge it'

    মিলন-প্রভাতে দূরের মানুষ
           আসিল নিকটে মম।
    বিচ্ছেদ-রাতে দূরে চলে গিয়ে
           হল সে নিকটতম।

I.39. are man, dhiraj kahe na dharai
WHY SO impatient, my heart?
He who watches over birds, beasts, and insects,
He who cared for you whilst you were yet in your mother's womb,
Shall He not care for you now that you are come forth?
Oh my heart, how could you turn from the smile of your Lord and wander so far from Him?
You have left your Beloved and are thinking of others: and this is why all your work is in vain.