The Gardener XVIII: When Two Sisters

Rabindranath Tagore

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When the two sisters go to fetch
water, they come to this spot and
they smile.
They must be aware of somebody
who stands behind the trees when-
ever they go to fetch water.
The two sisters whisper to each
other when they pass this spot.
They must have guessed the secret
of that somebody who stands behind
the trees whenever they go to
fetch water.
Their pitchers lurch suddenly, and
water spills when they reach this
spot.
They must have found out that
somebody's heart is beating who
stands behind the trees whenever
they go to fetch water.
The two sisters glance at each other
when they come to this spot, and they
smile.
There is a laughter in their swift-
stepping feet, which makes confusion
in somebody's mind who stands behind
the trees whenever they go to
fetch water.

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Comments2
  • razyogev

    Love The Gardener XVIII - "somebody's heart is beating" makes me smile too!

    • jacklynvonstiegl

      Got goosebumps reading this one. Such a simple tale but with deep meaning. Just shows how even the smallest gestures and moments can hold real magic and emotion. This is kind of poetry really gets to me, yknow? Its simplicity yet profundity. Gives off a serene yet exciting vibe, which I truly loved.