The only light

Origin

Tagore Biography

Tagore

Original text

If everyone is afraid and leaves you,

Then, you, an unfortunate person,

open your heart and go forward alone!

If no one holds the torch high in the stormy night,

then, you, an unfortunate person,

let the pain light the lamp in your heart,

let it be your only light.

Appreciation

This poem is full of heavy and firm feelings. It is not easy to move forward in a difficult situation. It is even more rare to endure loneliness and bitterness, have no one to complain and worry about, and keep on moving forward with an optimistic and upward spirit. Only a strong person with a strong mind and continuous progress can do it.