আমি বলবো তোমাকে অনেক কথা

Bengali11 lines1 public analyses
Original Poetry
Translation
আমি বলবো তোমাকে অনেক কথা
I will tell you a lot of things
বলিও না তুমি কারোর কাছে ,
Don't tell anyone else,
যখন আসবে সময় খানি
When the right time comes
বলবো তোমাকে কানেকানে ,
I'll whisper it to you,
দেখিবে তখন , হইবে কথা
You'll see then, the words
সব মানুষের ঘরে ঘরে ,
Will spread to every home,
এসেছি ছেড়ে ছোটবেলা
I've left my childhood
গ্রাম থেকে শহরে ,
Moving from the village to the city,
অনেক কাজ বাকি আছে
There are many tasks left
সময় হইলে বলবো খনে
When the time is right, I'll tell you
তোমার কানেকানে !
In your ear!
 

Explanation

This poem captures the essence of intimate communication and the transition from rural to urban life. The speaker promises to share secrets 'in your ear,' suggesting a deep personal connection and trust. The imagery of words spreading 'in every household' hints at the power of these secrets or truths to resonate widely. The speaker's journey from 'village to city' symbolizes a common modern experience of leaving behind the simplicity of rural life for the complexities of urban existence.

The emotional arc of the poem moves from a promise of intimate sharing to a broader reflection on life's transitions. The tone is contemplative, with an underlying sense of nostalgia for the past and anticipation for the future. The speaker's assurance of revealing truths 'when the time comes' suggests patience and a belief in the right moment for revelation.

The poem employs repetition and direct address to create a sense of immediacy and personal engagement. The use of simple, conversational language enhances the intimacy of the message, making the reader feel directly involved in the speaker's confidences. The free verse form allows for a natural flow of thoughts, mirroring the speaker's reflective state.

Overall, the poem speaks to the universal experience of change and the enduring need for personal connection amidst life's transitions. It reflects the modern Bengali poetic tradition of exploring personal and social themes with depth and simplicity.

Word Dictionary33

WordIn BengaliIn EnglishPron.
আমিআমারmeami
বলবোকথা বলবোsaybolbo
তোমাকেতোমার কাছেfor youtomake
অনেকবেশিa lotonek
কথাবাক্যwordskotha
বলিওবলো নাdon't saybolio
নানিষেধnona
তুমিতোমারyoutumi
কারোরকাউকেanyonekaror
কাছেনিকটnearkache
যখনযে সময়at the timejokhon
আসবেআসবেarrivesasbe
সময়সময়periodshomoy
খানিখানিsmallkhani
কানেকানেকানের কাছেwhisperkanekane
দেখিবেদেখবেseedekhbe
তখনসেই সময়at that timetokhon
হইবেহবেbecomehoibe
সবসকলeveryshob
মানুষেরমানুষেরof peoplemanusher
ঘরেবাড়িতেin the houseghore
এসেছিএসেছিcameeshechi
ছেড়েত্যাগ করেabandoningchhere
ছোটবেলাশৈশবearly yearschhotobela
গ্রামপল্লীcountrysidegram
থেকেহতেsincetheke
শহরেনগরেurban areashohore
কাজকর্মworkkaj
বাকিঅবশিষ্টremainingbaki
আছেরয়েছেexistsache
হইলেহলেifhoile
খনেমুহূর্তেinstantkhone
তোমারতোমারbelonging to youtomar

Poet & Context

Poet
EraModern Bengali Poetry

The poet of this piece is unknown, but it reflects the style of modern Bengali poetry, which often explores personal and social themes. Bengali poetry has a rich tradition, evolving through various historical periods and reaching prominence during the Bengali Renaissance.


WhenModern era
WhyThe poem appears to explore themes of personal communication and the transition from rural to urban life, reflecting a common narrative in modern Bengali poetry.
FormFree verse

Themes & More

IntimacyTransitionSecrets
Repetition: 'বলবো তোমাকে কানেকানে' emphasizes intimacy and secrecyImagery: 'গ্রাম থেকে শহরে' symbolizes personal transitionDirect address: Engages the reader as a confidant