Daagh Dehlvi

1831-1905 / Dehli / India

Ghazal 1 (English Tranlation)

You've an objection to come and don't invite me either
You don't disclose the reason for severing relations either

What have you said? Say again, "I don't want to listen to you"
If don't want to listen, I don't intend to say anything to such persons either

What a veil it is that settled close to the screen
neither hides clearly nor does she come in the open

If the relation has been severed then why continue oppressions?
Those who don't relate to don't torment either

O Daagh! If you're fed up with life then why are you alive
Life isn't dear to you and you don't quit living either
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