Daily Poetry — July 20, 2026

जो तुम आ जाते एक बार

Composed by महादेवी वर्मा

Original Hindi

जो तुम आ जाते एक बार! कितनी करुणा कितने संदेश पथ में बिछ जाते बन पराग! गाता प्राणों का तार-तार और आँसू लेते वे विराम! हँस उठते पल में आर्द्र नयन धुल जाता होठों से विषाद छा जाता जीवन में बसंत!

English Translation

If only you came just once! How much compassion, how many messages Would spread on the path like pollen! Every fiber of life would sing And tears would find their pause! In an instant, moist eyes would smile Sorrow would be washed from lips And spring would fill my life!

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AI Echo (Hindi)

फिर राहें सब खिल उठतीं, हर शूल कुसुम बन जाता! अंधेरे मन के कोने में कोई दीप नया जल जाता। झंझावात भी शांत होते, विरह की पीड़ा मिट जाती; उषा सी फैलती आशा, हर साँस मधुर हो जाती।

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AI Echo (English)

Then all paths would bloom forth, Every thorn would turn into a flower! In the dark corners of the heart, A new lamp would be lit. Even storms would calm, The pain of separation would vanish; Hope would spread like dawn, Every breath would turn sweet.

Literary & Historical Context

"जो तुम आ जाते एक बार" (If only you came just once) is a poignant poem by Mahadevi Verma, one of the four pillars of the Chhayavaad (Romanticism) era in Hindi literature. This poem beautifully encapsulates the intense longing and spiritual yearning that characterize much of her work. Verma's poetry often explores themes of love, separation, mysticism, and the profound connection between the individual soul and the divine, often using feminine imagery and delicate emotional landscapes. In this poem, the speaker expresses a deep desire for the arrival of a beloved, implying a transformative power that would turn sorrow into joy, tears into smiles, and bring the vibrancy of spring into a desolate life. It's a testament to the profound impact of a desired presence, whether human or divine, reflecting the universal human experience of hope and anticipation. Its lyrical quality and emotional depth make it a classic example of Chhayavaadi poetry.