Religion

Fruit-Gathering 32: My king was unknown to me

by Rabindranath Tagore 1861–1941

Translated by Rabindranath Tagore (1916) · From Fruit-Gathering (1916)

Religion

My king was unknown to me, therefore when he claimed his tribute I was bold to think I would hide myself leaving my debts unpaid.

I fled and fled behind my day's work and my night's dreams.

But his claims followed me at every breath I drew.

Thus I came to know that I am known to him and no place left which is mine.

Now I wish to lay my all before his feet, and gain the right to my place in his kingdom.

MLA

Tagore, Rabindranath. “Fruit-Gathering 32: My king was unknown to me.” Translated by Rabindranath Tagore. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/tagore/545/.

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Tagore, Rabindranath. “Fruit-Gathering 32: My king was unknown to me.” Translated by Rabindranath Tagore. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/tagore/545/.

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