Date: Wed, 25 Sep 96 15:14:39 EST
From: Lalit Koul
Subject: Ghazal !!!

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Kachi deewar hoon thokar na lagana mujko,
Apni nazron mein basa kar na giraana mujko !

[I am very sensitive, please don't hurt me,
Please don't insult me after loving me !]

Tumko aankho mein tasavur ki tarah rakhta hoon,
Dil mein dadkan ki tarah tum bhi basana mujko !

[I keep you in my eyes like a dream,
You too please keep me in your heart like a heartbeat !]

Baat karnay mein jo mushkil ho tumhay mehfil mein,
Main samajh jaaonga nazron say bataana mujko !

[If you feel awkward talking to me in a gathering,
I will understand, just speak through your eyes !]

Vaada utna hi karo jitna nibha saktay ho,
Khawab poora jo na ho woh na dikhana mujko !

[Promise only that much what you can keep,
Don't show me the dreams which can not be fulfilled !]

Apnay rishtay ki nazaakat ka baram rakh lena,
Main to aashiq hoon deewana na banana mujko !

[Please keep the sensitivity of our relationship in mind,
I am just a lover and please don't make me crazy !]

Kachi deewar hoon thokar na lagana mujko,
Apni nazron mein basa kar na giraana mujko !

- Israr Ansari

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Lalit Koul