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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 |
Translated by: M.A.K. Khalil |
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