Michael R. Burch : Writing

Rabindranath Tagore translations

Rabindranath Tagore translations

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


The Seashore Gatheringby Rabindranath Tagoreloose translation by Michael R. BurchOn the seashores of endless worlds, earth's children converge.The inf..
Robert Burns translations

Robert Burns translations

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


A Red, Red Roseby Robert Burnsmodern English translation by Michael R. BurchOh, my love is like a red, red rosethat's newly sprung in Juneand my love ..
Each Color a Scar

Each Color a Scar

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


Each Color a Scarby Michael R. BurchWhat she left here,upon my cheek,is a tear.She did not speak,but her intentionwas clear,and I was meek,far too mee..
Because You Came to Me

Because You Came to Me

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


for BethBecause you came to me with sweet compassionand kissed my furrowed brow and smoothed my hair,I do not love you after any fashion,but wildly, i..
Nida Fazli translations

Nida Fazli translations

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


Nida Fazli translations of Urdu poems into EnglishFailuresby Nida Fazliloose translation by Michael R. BurchI was unable to relatethe stateof my heart..
Miraji translations

Miraji translations

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


I'm obsessed with this thought:does God possess mercy?―Miraji, translation by Michael R. BurchCome, see this dance, the immaculate dance of the ..
Qateel Shifai translations

Qateel Shifai translations

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


O God!by Qateel Shifailoose translation byMichael R. BurchTorture my heart, O God!If you so desire, leave me a madman, O God!Have I asked for the moon..
Parveen Shakir translations

Parveen Shakir translations

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


Picnicby Parveen Shakirloose translation by Michael R. Burch My friends laugh elsewhere on the beachwhile I sit here, alone, counting the waves,writin..
The Sky Was Turning Blue

The Sky Was Turning Blue

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


The Sky Was Turning BluebyMichael R. BurchYesterday I saw youas the snow flurries died,spent winds becalmed.When I saw your solemn facealone in the cr..
Nasir Kazmi translations

Nasir Kazmi translations

A Poem by Michael R. Burch


What Happened to Them?by Nasir Kazmiloose translation byMichael R. BurchThose who came ashore, what happened to them?Those who sailed away, what happe..