Syed Khizir Hayat

Bronx, New York

Syed Khizir Hayat was born in the village Bhatipara, P.S. Derai,under the Shunamgonj Subdivision of Greater Sylhet. His father was late Syed Suruz Ali, mother late Aktarunessa Khanom Chowdhury. His permanent residence in Bangladesh is in the village Kadamhata, P.S Rajnagor, Moulovibazaar. When he was six years of age he began attending Bhatipara Gov't Elementary School. At eleven years old he attended Bhatipara High School. In 1971 he received B.A. degree from Moulovibazaar College. In 1984, his book of poetry was published for the first time, named "Amar Chonder Sharinda" (Bangla). He also was awarded by the National Public Library Literature Competition of Bangladesh District Level, in 1985. Philosophy: "Poetry is an expression of the heart and soul, gifted by the God."

Hungriness dancing on a plate

One dark stormy night
pained by a village site
I saw in one house
Hungriness dancing on a plate
and two full moons playing around inside.
Mother put fire on to cook a little rice
begged from the village
from sunrise to sunset
that was their most valuable asset
The moons ask the mother and father,
"we are hungry, give us food"
Father replied wait a little bit
Mother said with tearful eyes
Don't cry, after a few minutes
it will be alright.
The moons are silent and quiet
But my voice rose up and roaring toward the God
"Why and how the difference you make, one
is full of food and wealth, another not even
getting a bite.
Let me know, let me know
oh my God,
"Is it really justified?"

My Loveliest Impression

If my loveliest impression
is visible to you
sometimes in your busiest life
just remember me
a second or a half
the memory I left into the past.

A Son of Bangladesh

My thirsty eyes are
Looking for you
Your blue sky
Blinking stars
Vast paddy lands
Rivers and the sea of green
Oh mother
Oh dearest mother
I live too far
And far from you
But my soul is
Around you.
No matter where I am
Who I am
I remain
A son of Bangladesh.