Bitter and Sweet
BY VISWANATHA SATYANARAYANA, M.A.
Beloved, in thy nature I often do find, the waves of the
wildest whirlwind; but, for the ineffable coolness of the Malaya
breeze that doth abide in thee, I gladly bear with them.
Beloved, in thy nature I often do find, the whirlpools that
surge and stifle; but, for the gentle spray of the tiny rivulet
dancing in thy heart, I gladly bear with them.
Beloved, in thy nature I often do find, the scorching
hot-winds of the angry Sun; but, for the refreshing shade
of the tender mango-blossoms deep down in thy heart, I gladly
bear with them.
Beloved, in thy nature I often do find, oceans of brine
that parch the tongue; but, for thy nectar-seas of unimagined
sweetness, I gladly bear with them.
Translated from TELUGU by
"BITTER-SWEET."