Our Poem
by Jadabendra Saha
Translated by Pitambar Naik
Posted on October 21, 2022
How long will you forbear
tell?
Crooked vessel
fire of straws and slim twigs
water from the pond
bubbling tick tock
but then
there's no rice to cook.
This poem was originally published in the book Dhuli Gara by Jadabendra Saha, 2022, by the publishing company Pashchima, in the Odia language.
About the poet
Jadabendra Saha has a B. Ed degree from Sambalpur University. His work appears in various Odia journals. He has a book of poetry, Dhulighara (published by Paschima). He lives in Kesinga, Kalahandi, Odisha in India.
About the translator
Pitambar Naik is an advertising copywriter for a living. When he’s not creating ideas for brands, he writes poetry. His work appears or is forthcoming in The McNeese Review, The Notre Dame Review, Packingtown Review, Ghost City Review, Rise Up Review, Glass: A Journal of Poetry, The Indian Quarterly and elsewhere. He’s the author of the poetry collection, The Anatomy of Solitude (published by Hawakal). He grew up in Odisha and lives in Bangalore, India.