Lead Me, dear, O my dear

With the wind gliding smoothly across your sail,

I look in amazement, o sailor! How you sail your boat in gale;

At this fateful day of the year,

When the nature has gone black with fear

And one trembles as the clouds roar and heaven tear.

Followed by occasional spewing of fire by some terrible monster is in the sky,

That can make even the mighty wail and cry

Where have you come from, ferrying what in valuables so dear?

Who are you, ferrying at such ease without showing a sign of fear?

Beating and penetrating the darkness with all your might,

You have come sailing O, warrior of light.

With a smile lingering on your face

You navigate the turbulent waters with grace

Will you lend me a place in your boat o, navigator?

To, let me travel with you somewhere very far?

I have traded all my life on this bank,

Now, as the day is nearing its end, I want to see life’s other flank.

But my boat is lying battered, & my sailor is drunk

But I want to leave all liabilities and assets behind,

Before, the darkness makes me too blind,

And move forward in search of new light.

Be my guide, o! Dexterous sailor to cut through this dark night

Help me find my path, a path to new dawn, filled with new light….

-Debabrata Banerjee