Date: Mon, 01 Jul 96 13:38:54 EST
From: Lalit Koul
Subject: Ghazal !!!
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Kabhi to khul kay baras, Abr-e-mehrbaan ki tarah,
Mera vajood hai jaltay huey makan ki tarah !
[Once in a while, please rain like a big
bursting cloud,
My existence is like a burning house !]
Main ek khawab sahi, aap ki amaanat hoon,
Mujhay sambhal kay rakhiyega jism-o-jaan ki tarah !
[I may just be a dream, but I am yours forever,
Please take care of me as part and parcel of your life !]
Kabhi to soch ki woh shakhs kis kadar tha
buland,
Jo juk gaya teray kadmon aasmaan ki tarah !
[Once in a while, please think how respected
that person was,
Who sacrificed everything for you !]
Bula raha hai mujhay phir kisi badan ka
basant,
Guzar na jayey yeh rut bhi kahin khizan ki tarah !
[Spring is calling me again,
Please don't let this season go like autumn !]
Kabhi to khul kay baras, Abr-e-mehrbaan ki
tarah,
Mera vajood hai jaltay huey makan ki tarah !
- Prem Warbartoni
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Lalit Koul...........