THE RACE

Triggered off

a race

by the dark tranquillity

of the late hours of the night.

                                                          

They dashed and ran

with all their verve and spirits,

untangled and free – the runners.

Over the cotton-spread like bare moor

for a mere six feet.

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(Translated by Poireinganba Thangjam from the original Manipuri poem 'Lamjel')

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