Mohan Singh (1905-1978) was a noted Indian poet who wrote in his native Punjabi language. An academic by profession, he is considered as one of the pioneers of modern Punjabi poetry.

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Evening

Mohan Singh

The sun horse panting and snorting

Reaches the shores of evening

Kicking his hoofs and flicking red dust

His vermilion mane wet with perspiration

He throws red foam from his mouth

The mellow-coloured Evening comes

And places her hand between his pricked ears

Her long fingers

Feel the hot breath from his nostrils

And take off the bridle from his mouth

The restive animal

Tamed and quietened

Walks behind the Evening slowly

And goes into the stable of darkness

Translated by Balwant Gargi

*Third World Resurgence No. 293/294, January/February 2015, p 64