Date: Thu, 26 Sep 96 14:22:07 EST
From: Lalit Koul
Subject: Ghazal !!!

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Tu kahin bhi rahey sar pay teray ilzaam to hai,
Teray hathon ki lakiron mein mera naam to hai !

[You may stay anywhere, but you *are* accused,
My name is still there in the lines of your hands !]

Mujko tu apna bana ya na bana teri khushi,
Tu zamanay mein meray naam say badnaam to hai !

[You may treat me as yours or you may not, that is your wish,
You are still known in this world due to my name !]

Meray hissay mein koi jaam na aaayaa na sahi,
Teri mehfil mein meray naam koi shaam to hai !

[I didn't get my share of wine, that's fine,
In your gathering, there is still a night in my name !]

Dekh kar log mujhay naam tera letay hain,
Is pay main khush hoon mohabbat ka yeh anjaam to hai !

[When people see me, they talk about you,
I am happy that this is the result of my love !]

Woh sitamghar hi sahi dekh kay usko `Sabir',
Shukar is dil-e-bimaar ko aaraam to hai !

[That person may be cruel, but upon seeing her 'Sabir',
Thank God, this troubled heart gets some relief !]

Tu kahin bhi rahey sar pay teray ilzaam to hai,
Teray hathon ki lakiron mein mera naam to hai !

- Sabir Jalal Abadi

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Lalit Koul