Petals opened wide

(945)  Madhuvane madhup elo

The bee entered a pleasure garden;
For whom was it humming?
In hope of him alone, the flower pollen,
Day and night, went without sleep.

At center of the buds is life's honey;
Oh Loving Friend, it was concealed.
Petals unfolding, cover lifting,
With love the light appeared.

Age after age, neck stretched in eagerness,
Time has elapsed in expectation of His advent.
Impatient heart, with speechless language,
Looking toward the path, counts the minutes.

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