Lightly, O lightly we bear her along,
She sways like a flower in the wind of our song;
She skims like a bird on the foam of a stream,
She floats like a laugh from the lips of a dream.
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I repeat: Her poetry is written in indelible ink in the annals of history of modern Indian English literature. She passed away just after a couple of years my country got Independence. She is the great Sarojini Naidu, the Nightingale of India!
Congratulations to the relatives of the family of the late poetess, most deserving as the Modern Poem Of The Day
Happy to see this poem by Sarojini Naidu, once again, as the Poem of the day. Marvellous Poem
Nicely penned in verse with rhythmic splendour. A beautiful creation....
Truly beautiful poem by the genius Ubdian poetess.I have deep respect for her
India must be proud of this very talented poetess.Her marriage was very happy though not married with her own caste. Her father had broken with the tradtion, since he loves his super intelligent daughter
Scintillating poem by the great Indian Poetess Sarojini Naidu, After independence she became the Governor of Uttar Pradesh. She was the first woman governor in India.. WOW! A great gifted poetess and person, a genius to my eyes.
Beautifully penned with such elegance about the palanquin bearers who carry the royal ladies
Lightly, O lightly we glide and we sing, We bear her along like a pearl on a string.
While reading her most beautiful poem with gorgeous end-rhymes, we can hear this IS a Song poem. It deserves our highest honour as The Classic Poem Of The Day!
Together with Gandhi and Tagore, she has fought for the Freedom of India. A very remarkable woman of so many gifts. My highest appreciation and deepest respect for her person.
A poetic gem by India's Top Female Poets, India's number One Top of all Top women together, she is the true Number One on Women's Status, also called The Nightingale Of India.
I love this poem. I forgot about it until I saw it here. I would love to try to translate it into Italia.
Her poetry is written in indelible ink in the annals of history of modern Indian English literature. She passed away just after a couple of years my country got Independence. She is the great Sarojini Naidu, the Nightingale of India!
Readers profusely admire the structure, the flow and the rhythm of this poem. The striking lines: "Gaily, O gaily we glide and we sing/We bear her along like a pearl on a string" is the hallmark of Indian English literature. the Nightingale of India.
This poem entitled; "Palanquin Bearers" is one of your best poems that I have read so far. I have grasped this poem so well as it was a selected poem featured in my PG syllabus.
A wonderful poem so beautifully written. Compelling imagery and fascinating rhyme.A poetic gem.
Outstanding poem