Some haikus – By Alok Das Bahadurpur A lush green village Calls me I wish I could go. The traveller The traveller believes He will return home one day But nobody leaving home ever returns. Moulavibazar The narrow alleys, the puja mandaps Like a timeless traveller I miss my town. River Manu I am the luckiest A divine river sings to me Every moment every day. River Sonai Riding a boat on you everyday Listening to the murmurs That’s what I dream everyday. Note to my destiny You’ve taken me out of Bahadurpur village But you won’t ever dare take The Bahadurpur out of me. ...