It is only on occassions that I get to see you, why not for eternity (2)

Why do clouds float into the sky of my heart and not let me see you

The clouds of desires do not let me see you

The clouds of desires keep me blinded and do not let me see you

In flickering light, in the bat of an eyelid, when I do see you

I lose always, in fear always, I lose you in my eyes

My desire unfulfilled, I lose, Without even batting an eyelid, I lose

Even before my heart swells with elation, I lose.

How will I attain you, tell me, How shall I keep you in my eyes

Oh, where will I find enough love, my Lord, to keep you in my heart

What ability do I have, if you show not your mercy?

If you do not choose to come, none can keep you in their hearts.

I shall not look unto anybody else, I swear by my life

If you say right now I shall give up all desires and all materialistic pusuits

I shall give up all at your feet, without hesitation

I will give up everything, all in your love.

Translated from Rabindranath Tagore's 'majhe majhe tobo'