Ghazal-04

That man alone in life shall find To aim and end a certain sign: Whose eyes in pitch dark night can see, And like the eyes of panther shine.

The slaves can get repose and rest In world confined by Time and Space; But men of high and noble birth Havenʹt leisure in worldly race.

The progress great that West has mad Has bedazzled your eyes a deal: May Prophet guard your precious sight, To vouch him God did Najm reveal!

These revels do not last for long, Like guests they stay for a breath or so; The bowls of wine that glint like stars, Are soon deprived of gloss and glow.

The books have marred your taste and zest To such a great and vast extent, That breeze of morn has also failed To give you clue of rose and scent!