Face to Face, Rabindranath Tagore: Summary & Analysis
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"Face to Face" by Rabindranath Tagore expresses a spiritual yearning and a desire for a direct, intimate connection with the divine. Through vivid imagery and introspective thoughts, the poem explores the idea of standing before the divine presence with humility, devotion, and a sense of solitude. The poem emphasizes the moments of personal connection with the divine, whether in solitude, amidst daily struggles, or in the final stages of life's journey. It conveys a sense of reverence, awe, and the aspiration to experience a profound encounter with the divine. "Face to Face" by Rabindranath Tagore
Day after day, O lord of my life,
shall I stand before thee face to face.
With folded hands, O lord of all worlds,
shall I stand before thee face to face.
Under thy great sky in solitude and silence,
with humble heart shall I stand before thee face to face.
In this laborious world of thine, tumultuous with toil
and with struggle, among hurrying crowds
shall I stand bef…