RabindranathTagore
InthedeepshadowsoftherainyJuly,
Withsecretsteps,
Thouwalkest, silent
Asnight, eludingallwatchers.
To-daythemorninghascloseditseyes,
Heedlessoftheinsistentcallsoftheloudeastwind,
Andathickveilhasbeendrawnovertheeve-wakefulbluesky.
Thewoodlandshavehushedtheirsongs,
Anddoorsareallshutateveryhouse.
Thouartthesolitarywayfarerinthisdesertedstreet.
Orrather—HepassedUs—
TheDewsdrewquiveringandchill—
ForonlyGossamer, MyGown—
MyTippet—onlyTulle—Ohmyonlyfriend,
MyBestbeloved,
Thegatesareopeninmyhouse—donotpassbylikeadream.