Mixed Bag

Of poems, that is. Two different works. One a Hindi poem, other one a Gazal. Ek Boond is by famous poet Ayodhya Singh Upadhyaya 'Hariaudh'. Had read it at some point of time during schools. A simple but very pertinent poem. The same can be said about us humans.


The other one is a Gazal by the great shayar Kaifi Azmi. He has portrayed the dilemma and desperation faced by a lover very beautifully.

Bas Ik Jhijhak Hai Yahi Haal-E-Dil Sunaane Mein

Bas Ik Jhijhak Hai Yahi Haal-E-Dil Sunaane Mein
Ki Teraa Zikra Bhi Aayegaa Is Fasaane Mein

Baras Padi Thi Jo Rukh Se Naqaab Uthaane Mein
Woh Chaandini Hai Abhi Tak Mere Gareeb-Khaane Mein

Isi Mein Ishq Ki Qismat Badal Bhi Sakati Thi
Jo Waqt Beet Gayaa Mujh Ko Aazamaane Mein

Ye Keh Ke Toot Padaa Shaakh-E-Gul Se Aakhiri Phool
Ab Aur Der Hai Kitani Bahaar Aane Mein


[jhijhak=hesitation; zikr=mention; fasaanaa=tale]
[ruKh=face; naqaab=veil]

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