Ghazal-04

Lift the veil from thy Face and be manifest in the assembly Make the eyes of the sun, moon and stars thy spectators

If thou art the lightning how long this secret winking? Make acquaintance with my heart without a veil.

The warm breath’s effect is the miracle of life If it is on thy breast perform life-giving miracles

How long should begging be on the Tur like Kaleem! Make the flame of Sinai manifest with thy existence

Let the Harem be built with every speck of thy dust Make the heart alien to the ways of the Church

It is not good to exceed limits in this garden If thou showeth elegance make its show with grace

First become self-respecting like Alexander. Then make the show of desire of Dara’s grandeur

You will reach the destination of Layla one day, O Iqbal For some more days continue wandering in the wilderness