Επιμέλεια: Εύα Πετροπούλου Λιανού
Ode to 2026: Harbinger of Hope by Dr. Ratan Bhattacharjee
I
Hail to thee, O year of light,
You rise to banish the lingering night.
From weary hearts new dreams shall grow,
Your dawn proclaims what all shall know.
Hail to thee, 2026, Harbinger of Hope,
Guide us onward, teach us to cope.
II
The past lies silent, its burdens cast,
You bring renewal, a future vast.
Injustice trembles, despair takes flight,
You crown the world with courage bright.
Hail to thee, 2026, Harbinger of Hope,
Guide us onward, teach us to cope.
III
The children’s laughter rings clear and strong,
The elders join in a timeless song.
Nations awaken, their voices free,
You weave their dreams in unity.
Hail to thee, 2026, Harbinger of Hope,
Guide us onward, teach us to cope.
IV
No tyrant’s shadow shall dim your flame,
You etch on history a noble name.
With love and justice your banners rise,
A brighter world beneath your skies.
Hail to thee, 2026, Harbinger of Hope,
Guide us onward, teach us to cope.
V
So march we forward, hand in hand,
Across the seas, through every land.
Your promise shines, our spirits soar,
Hope reborn forevermore.
Hail to thee, 2026, Harbinger of Hope,
Guide us onward, teach us to cope.
About the Poet
International Tagore Awardee Poet Dr. Ratan Bhattacharjee known as Oleander Poet for his poetic volume Oleander Blooms is a former Affiliate Faculty of Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond and a multilingual columnist and Literary Critic.
Love, A Guiding Light by Dr Ratan Bhattacharjee
Across the silent winter sky, a star begins to shine,
A gentle call for humankind to walk in peace divine.
Let every heart be open wide, let every sorrow cease,
For Christmas brings a tender hope, a universal peace.
May kindness be our guiding light in every land and sea,
Uniting souls across the world in shared humanity.
Let hatred melt like morning frost beneath the sun above,
And may our days be shaped anew by understanding, love.
Wherever children laugh and dream, let safety be their right,
And may all nations learn to hold compassion as their light.
Let strangers greet as brothers do, with warmth that does not tire,
For love is born in every soul, a sacred, glowing fire.
On this bright day of joy and grace, let every voice proclaim:
That peace is not a distant star, but lives in every name.
So let us build a gentler world, where none are left to suffer—
A world that echoes Christmas truth: Love Mankind, Love Our Father.
About poet:
International Tagore Awardee Multilingual Poet Dr Ratan Bhattacharjee is a former Affiliate Faculty of Virginia Commonwealth University USA and columnist Email [email protected]
