The Short-lived Joy

You should not tell me, “Death is a message of luxury and pleasure” You should not draw the picture of Sharab-i-Tuhur’s ecstasy

Do not feel grieved by separation from the Houri Do not present the Houri in the mirror of words

Do not make me fascinated by the beautiful cup-bearer Do not describe the Houri, do not relate the Salsabil’s story

I do not doubt Paradise being the place of peace Your message is not proper for the life’s prime!

Ah! How long should youth linger in hope Joy is not joy for which you remain waiting

What worth is the beauty which is in need of the discerning eye Which is obligated for the tomorrow for its manifestation

Strange is the feeling for life “Today’s joy” is the belief of youth.