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    Vasant Abaji Dahake

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    Thirst

    Thirst
    thighs loins breast throat
    thirst
    from out the eyes
    thirst
    arms
    paws
    thirst
    from out the call
    thirst
    in this parched forest
    alone
    © Translation: 2004, Ranjit Hoskote

    THIRST

    From: Yogabhrashta
    Publisher: Mauj Prakashan Griha, Mumbai
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    Thirst

    Thirst
    thighs loins breast throat
    thirst
    from out the eyes
    thirst
    arms
    paws
    thirst
    from out the call
    thirst
    in this parched forest
    alone
    © 2004, Ranjit Hoskote
    From: Yogabhrashta

    Thirst

    Thirst
    thighs loins breast throat
    thirst
    from out the eyes
    thirst
    arms
    paws
    thirst
    from out the call
    thirst
    in this parched forest
    alone
    © 2004, Ranjit Hoskote
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